Overview
Woburn is a city in the Greater Boston region of Massachusetts with a population of 41,000 (2020). If you want to sound like a local, pronounce it "WOO-burn".
Burlington is a town with a population of 26,000 (2020). Home of the Burlington Mall and other retail development.
Just south of Woburn, Winchester is a town in the Commonwealth with a population of 23,000 (2020).
2 things to do · 7 places to stay
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Best things about Woburn
Woburn Bowladrome
Temporarily Closed (As of June 2024)
O'Brien Ice Hockey Rink
The O'Brien Ice Rink is an ice rink used for hockey by the Woburn Tanners and Mass Bay Warriors. It is also open for public skating in the winter.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 82°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Mar. (climate data from nearby Reading)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- BED Laurence G Hanscom Field, Bedford — 7 mi away. Directions
- BOS Boston Logan International Airport, Boston — 11 mi away (major hub). Directions
Woburn is at the intersection of Route 128 and I-93, allowing for easy access to locations throughout Greater Boston. Winchester can be accessed by Route 3 or I-93. Exits 33 and 34 are the closest to Winchester, and 35 and 36 for Woburn. Route 3, 128, and I-95 expressways have exits to Burlington.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Woburn Bowladrome
- Afternoon O'Brien Ice Hockey Rink
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
Woburn is at the intersection of Route 128 and I-93, allowing for easy access to locations throughout Greater Boston. Winchester can be accessed by Route 3 or I-93. Exits 33 and 34 are the closest to Winchester, and 35 and 36 for Woburn. Route 3, 128, and I-95 expressways have exits to Burlington.
By train
Stations
Train operators
- Route stopping at Anderson Regional Transportation Center :
- Downeaster operating five or six trains in each direction daily between Brunswick and Boston with stops Freeport, Portland, Old Orchard Beach (seasonal), Saco, Wells, Dover, Durham, Exeter, Haverhill, and Woburn.
- MBTA Lowell commuter rail line has stops at Anderson Regional Transportation Center and Wedgemere station.
By bus
MBTA buses include the 350 from Alewife and 134 from Wellington are your best bet, if it shows up, they can be extremely infrequent at times outside of weekdays. The 354 is a rush hour only express bus, so it's not much use. Lexington and Lowell have bus service to the Burlington Mall. Massport Operates Logan Express buses to and from Boston Logan International Airport from Anderson Regional Transportation Center.
Get around
By car
Generally the best way, with infrequent MBTA service. The highway and roads that lead to it can get quite congested at rush hour. Outside of rush hour, you will be generally fine traffic wise, but it's not a guarantee. Route 38 and Route 3 travel throughout town.
By public transit
MBTA bus service is generally infrequent in the area, and service is entirely radial towards downtown Boston. There is no overlap in the 134 and 350 bus routes. On weekends service is extremely infrequent or nonexistent.
Do
Do O'Brien Ice Hockey Rink
The O'Brien Ice Rink is an ice rink used for hockey by the Woburn Tanners and Mass Bay Warriors. It is also open for public skating in the winter.
Buy
Shop Burlington Mall
Sleep
Stay Hyatt House Boston/Burlington
In an office park. Outdoor pool with Jacuzzi, sports court, fitness center, barbecue pavilion and 24-hour on-site convenience store. Meeting facilities, complimentary hot and cold breakfast buffets daily and social hours Monday through Thursday. Complimentary high-speed Internet access, newspapers and grocery shopping service, wake-up calls upon request. Same-day dry cleaning service, free parking. Pre-arranged shuttle service within a five-mile radius of the hotel is available.
Stay Residence Inn Boston Woburn
Studio suites with fully equipped kitchen, living and sleeping area. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet. Monday-Thursday evening hospitality hour in the gatehouse. Indoor swimming pool, heated spa, exercise room. Grocery shopping service, same day dry cleaning, daily house keeping, on-site convenience store and coin-operated laundry. Two-line telephones with data port, voicemail, and well-lit desk area.
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