Count Rumford's Woburn

The birthplace of a Revolutionary-era scientist, a Richardson-designed library, and the pond that shaped the town

Towns decide what they are going to be, usually in a handful of streets. These are the ones in Woburn. Four stops over 3.5 miles, about 23 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.