Downtown Lowell Travel Guide

Lowell

Part of Lowell National Park, this cotton weaving factory has a rich history. The town of Lowell was designed using the water to power the factory using a series belts and pulley's. Woman were the primary workers in the factories and the jobs were extremely dangerous.
Part of Lowell National Park, this cotton weaving factory has a rich history. The town of Lowell was designed using the water to power the factory using a series belts and pulley's. Woman were the primary workers in the factories and the jobs were extremely dangerous.
Cute coffee place.
If you are a textile and industrial revolution fan, this is an amazing resource. I could visit over and over again. Come to think of it, I have.

Popular places to visit

Concord River

Concord River

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Concord River during your travels in South Lowell. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

Concord River
Boott Cotton Mills Museum

Boott Cotton Mills Museum

You can study the exhibits at Boott Cotton Mills Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Boott Cotton Mills Museum

Tsongas Arena

Enjoy a show at Tsongas Arena, a popular theatre in Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Tsongas Arena

Lowell Memorial Auditorium

Enjoy a performance at Lowell Memorial Auditorium, a popular theatre in Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Lowell Memorial Auditorium

Lowell National Historical Park

You can learn about the history of Lowell with a visit to Lowell National Historical Park. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Lowell National Historical Park

New England Quilt Museum

You can study the exhibits at New England Quilt Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

New England Quilt Museum

Things to do

Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Top hotels in Downtown Lowell

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore

4 out of 5
50 Ferncroft Rd Danvers MA
The price is ฿3,049 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
฿3,049
฿3,405 total
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Danvers. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,369 reviews)
The staff was nice and friendly and the cookies are great!

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham

Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham

2.5 out of 5
135 2nd Ave Waltham MA
The price is ฿3,049 per night from 31 Jan to 1 Feb
฿3,049
฿3,405 total
31 Jan - 1 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waltham. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,613 reviews)
Every thing from Hotel room, location, cleanliness, Staff and the morning breakfast was great great great ❤️❤️❤️

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham
Holiday Inn Express Boston - Saugus by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Boston - Saugus by IHG

3 out of 5
999 Broadway Saugus MA
The price is ฿2,744 per night from 30 Jan to 31 Jan
฿2,744
฿3,065 total
30 Jan - 31 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Saugus. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,027 reviews)
All was fine!

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Boston - Saugus by IHG
Hyatt Place Boston/Medford

Hyatt Place Boston/Medford

3 out of 5
116 Riverside Ave Medford MA
The price is ฿3,437 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
฿3,437
฿3,839 total
20 Jan - 21 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Medford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a free local area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,619 reviews)
Clean

Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Boston/Medford
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge

AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge

3.5 out of 5
10 Acorn Park Drive Cambridge MA
The price is ฿3,458 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
฿3,458
฿4,010 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
Our room was super clean, and the staff was great!

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston-Andover

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston-Andover

3 out of 5
131 River Rd Andover MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿3,179 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
฿3,179
฿3,551 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Andover. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,970 reviews)
The breakfast menu was fine, the only thing is I wish there were more toppings for the waffles. Also the heat in the room was great!

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston-Andover
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lowell

The Worthen. Perfect dive bar in Lowell. Edgar Allen Poe wrote the Poe wrote part of "The Raven" here...supposedly

The Acre

While visiting The Acre, you might make a stop by sights like American Textile History Museum and Mill Girls & Immigrants Exhibit.

The Acre
Please support RARA My father supported this organization for many years and was instrumental in rebuilding the Pond St School as their center. RARA dedicated the building in my fathers name after he passed away a few years ago. It is now called Harkins House. www.raraagency.org

Belvidere

While visiting Belvidere, you might make a stop by sights like Concord River and Merrimack Repertory Theater.

Belvidere
Final resting place of Jack Kerouac ❤️

South Lowell

While there might not be top attractions in South Lowell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lowell Memorial Auditorium and Lowell National Historical Park.

South Lowell
Cambodian water festival ...

Highlands

While visiting Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Lowell Heritage State Park and Cambodia Town.

Highlands

Downtown Lowell Travel Guide