Tom Thumb & Cranberry Country

Middleborough's odd claim to circus fame, its deep archaeological record, and the mills and farms around it

Towns decide what they are going to be, usually in a handful of streets. These are the ones in Middleborough. Five stops over 12.8 miles, about 48 minutes of driving. Each one starts talking the moment you reach it, so you can keep your eyes on the street instead of a screen.

There is no start time to make — walk it in one go, or leave the rest for another afternoon.