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Rents with benefits. Woburn puts you within arm's reach of big-city excitement, without the price tags and parking headaches. Hop on the commuter rail or I-95, blink, and you're in Boston. Whether it's skiing, hiking or other outdoor activities, heading north to New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine is easy, too. Feel like sticking around the neighborhood? Burgers abound at the famous Joe's American Bar and Grill — or, branch out with Indian, Mexican or Brazilian. Runners and outdoorsy types get down and dirty at Lake Quannapowitt. And shopaholics relish big, bountiful Burlington Mall, right next door.