Downtown Lowell Travel Guide
Lowell
Visit Downtown Lowell
Popular places to visit
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.
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Walk around the campus at University of Massachusetts Lowell during your stay in Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
Tsongas Arena
Enjoy a show at Tsongas Arena, a popular theatre in Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
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.
Things to do
Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Lowell
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
"The front desk staff were very friendly and helpful, the room was clean, and parking was convenient. We also appreciated the cookies provided by the front desk staff—they were delicious."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Boston - Peabody by IHG
"Even though the building seems to be older, the inside is very well kept. Room was spacious and had all we needed. No charge for parking which is a big plus for me! The one thing that threw me off because I never experienced it before is that the exhaust vent in the bathroom is on 24hrs. Non-stop. ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tewksbury Andover
"The original room we had was reeking cigarette smoke and the bathroom faucet was broken. Also, housekeeping missed our room twice. But we were offered a different and better room and housekeeping finally came to our room on the last night. If not for the helpfulness of front desks Christian and Donald, ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham
"The floor was extremely sticky and gross. The shower was not cleaned well. The curtains didn’t close so we had extremely bright room at night. There were several incidents of load banging on the floor above us that was never addressed by staff even though we told them. The breakfast was ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham
"It was a nice stay , I really enjoyed the hotel."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Lakeside Inn
"The Lakeside Inn was a pleasant surprise while we visited the Boston area. The breakfast was great, and the front desk folks were very friendly. The room was clean, and we had a beautiful, lakeside view (hence the name of the hotel). They have karaoke and live music depending on the night. We felt ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Lowell
Highlands
While visiting Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Cambodia Town and Lowell Heritage State Park.
South Lowell
While there might not be top attractions in South Lowell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Merrimack Repertory Theater and Lowell Memorial Auditorium.
The Acre
While visiting The Acre, you might make a stop by sights like Edward A. LeLacheur Park and Mill Girls & Immigrants Exhibit.
Belvidere
While visiting Belvidere, you might make a stop by sights like Merrimack Repertory Theater and Concord River.
