Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Lowell Heritage State Park
You can take time to visit Lowell Heritage State Park during your travels to Lowell.
Cambodia Town
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Cambodia Town during your stay in Lowell.
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.
Tsongas Arena
Enjoy a show at Tsongas Arena, a popular theatre 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 Highlands
Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
staff was very helpful. There was something wrong with the key sensor on the door. After 2 attempts we had to switch rooms
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham
Staff were very friendly and helpful. Housekeeping changed towels and bed sets daily.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Clean room! We were supposed to ha
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Boston - Saugus by IHG
The breakfast was really good
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Boston/Medford
Everything was great! Thank you!!
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Boston-Andover
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
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
The Acre
While visiting The Acre, you might make a stop by sights like American Textile History Museum and Mill Girls & Immigrants Exhibit.
Downtown Lowell
While visiting Downtown Lowell, you might make a stop by sights like Lowell Memorial Auditorium and Lowell National Historical Park.
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.
Belvidere
While visiting Belvidere, you might make a stop by sights like Concord River and Merrimack Repertory Theater.
