Mary Cummings Park and Whispering Hill Woods
Mary Cummings Park and the adjacent Whispering Hill Woods offer nearly 300 acres of open space where visitors can hike wooded trails, join in on guided monthly nature walks, and experience a beautiful and quiet landscape. Parking at Woburn Soccer Field, 57 Cambridge Rd., marycummingspark.org
Woburn Honor Roll
With a huge-scale Woburn Honor Roll monument that honors all of the city’s war veterans going back to the 1600s, plus events like the annual Festival on the Common, Woburn Common is a must-visit spot. 10 Common St.
The Woburn Public Library
The Woburn Public Library will soon get a $30 million renovation and expansion, but it’s a dynamic place already, home to festivals, book clubs, kids’ events, and lively programs for adults, like its Writers’ Cabaret, a public venue for sharing short fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. 45 Pleasant St., 781-933-0148, woburnpubliclibrary.org
Strega Prime
The Italian steakhouse Strega Prime proves that you don’t have to go into Boston for a high-end culinary experience. Strega’s Woburn outpost boasts outstanding lunch, dinner, dessert, and cocktail menus, a top-notch wine list, plus space for beautiful private events. 100 Sylvan Rd., 781-933-3333, stregaprime.com.
McCue Garden Center
Whether you want festive mums for autumn, the perfect poinsettia at Christmastime, or flowers and veggies in spring and fall, McCue Garden Center has got you covered. 200 Cambridge Rd., 781-933-1385, mccuegardencenter.com
Russell Farms
A Woburn institution locals turn to for flowers, local produce, fresh Thanksgiving turkeys, pumpkins, Christmas trees, and more. 479 Washington St., 781-938-8271, russellfarmswoburn.com
Boston Appliance
For decades, people have visited the showroom at Boston Appliance for the highest quality home appliances to outfit their laundry, kitchen, grilling, and other needs. 60 Cummings Park Dr., 781-935-2700, bostonappliance.net
Carole Kitchen and Bath Design
Trust your custom cabinets, bathroom remodel, kitchen refresh, or other project to Carole Kitchen and Bath Design, where experts can help you every step of the way. 215 Salem St., 781-933-3339, kitchenpeople.com
Horn Pond
Fish, swim, bike, and boat at Horn Pond and its surrounding conservation area to escape the hustle and bustle of the city. Arlington Rd., woburnmaps.com/hornpond
Tre Monte Restaurant & Bar
Serving an extensive selection of northern Italian cuisine and boasting a cozy atmosphere, Tre Monte Restaurant & Bar has been a local favorite of Woburn’s restaurant scene for more than a decade. 397 Main St., 781-938-4020, tremonterestaurant.com
The Brickyard
Offering an upscale pub atmosphere and specializes in serving up thin-crust pizza and prime-grade burgers, along with fun entertainment like trivia, live music, DJs, and karaoke. 371 Main St., 781-935-6699, brickyardbar.com
Gene’s Chinese Flatbread Café
Dining at Gene’s Chinese Flatbread Café is like taking a culinary field trip to Xi’an, the capital of northwest China’s Shaanxi province and the hometown of chef/owner Gene Wu. Wu hand-pulls the restaurant’s noodles, resulting in a small menu that’s packed with delicious food hailed by diners and critics. In fact, TimeOut.com recently named Gene’s Chinese Flatbread Café as one of the 17 best Chinese restaurants in America. 466 Main Street, 781-938-6888, genescafe.com
Hillside Florist
For beautiful flower arrangements and gifts, head to Hillside Florist, a family business that’s been in town for decades. 888 Main St., 781-933-2636, hillsideflorist.biz
Adega Restaurant of Woburn
For authentic Portuguese cuisine, head to Adega Restaurant of Woburn. In addition to the great food and friendly staff, patrons love the restaurant’s wine list and their sangria. 229 Main St., 781-281-2639, adegarestaurantofwoburn.com
Maki Maki
Offering all-you-can-eat lunch and dinner menus featuring a wide variety of sushi and sashimi, teriyaki, tempura, soups, salads, and other Japanese specialties. 40 Cummings Park, 781-305-3829, makimakiwoburn.com
Lanna Thai Diner
Housed in an old-fashioned diner, Lanna Thai Diner serves up fresh and authentic Thai specialties for lunch and dinner, from Thai curries, spicy nam prik oong from Northern Thailand, and noodles and fried rice to sweet Thai desserts and more. 901 Main St., 781-932-0394, lannathaidiner.com
EZ Indian Grocery Store
With its large Indian population, Woburn is home to several specialty grocery stores, like EZ Indian Grocery Store, where shoppers can stock up on fresh ingredients to make their favorite dishes at home. Wander the aisles to find specialty produce, spices, kitchen tools, and other items. 12 Walnut St., 781-937-6996
Woburn Bowladrome
For more than 75 years, the Woburn Bowladrome has been a place where families and friends can gather and have fun. Join them for glow bowling, tournaments and leagues, parties, and events. 32 Montvale Ave., 781-933-1709, woburnbowl.com
The Woburn Mall
Visit The Woburn Mall to get your shopping done, buy some groceries, or get a bite to eat with friends. 296 Mishawum Rd., 781-935-2698, woburnmall.com
Tudo Na Brasa
Get a taste of Brazil in the family-owned Tudo Na Brasa, which serves charcoal-grilled beef, pork, chicken, lamb, sausage, and other meats, plus salad, rice, beans, fried plantains, and other Brazilian specialties. 414 Main St., 781-938-0101, tudonabrasa.com
Pintxo Pincho
You’ll feel like you just arrived in Spain when you dine at Pintxo Pincho, a cozy tapas bar serving dishes like paella, empanadillas, octopus, and more. 385 Main St., 781-932-1379, pintxo.cigotographics.com?
3 Country Bistro
The name 3 Country Bistro is a nod to the Asian cuisine that the restaurant serves: Japanese, Korean, and Thai. There you can find a huge menu befitting the three countries that includes sushi and sashimi, Thai curries, kimchi fried rice, and other specialties. 379 Main St., 781-376-8030, 3countrybistro.com
Zaika Indian Bistro
Dosa, curries, kebabs, biryani, and lots of house specialties, plus many other items on the extensive menu, recommend Zaika Indian Bistro to those craving the delicious flavors of the subcontinent. 442 Main St., 781-933-9090, zaikaindianbistro.com
Lord Hobo Brewing
Sample free flights of beer at Lord Hobo Brewing, which is currently working on expanding into a brewpub. 5 Draper St., 781-281-0809, lordhobobrewing.com
WuBurger
Super-fresh made-from-scratch food is at the heart of every burger, sandwich, hot dog, and salad and all the other menu items at WuBurger, which was named for Woburn. 880 Main St., 781-281-0277, wuburger.com