Highlands Travel Guide
Lowell
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Cambodia Town
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Cambodia Town during your stay in Lowell.
Lowell Heritage State Park
You can take time to visit Lowell Heritage State Park during your travels to Lowell.
Taffeta Music Hall
Taffeta Music Hall is just one of the places to see in Lowell, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Things to do
Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Highlands
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
"It is a beautiful hotel! The parking lot did have big pot holes but overall it was a great stay!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Tewksbury Andover
"Everything was great"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Boston - Peabody by IHG
"Very comfortable, very convenient hotel. I was visiting for work so I didn't really do anything at the hotel except sleep, but my room was very comfortable. The person who ran the front desk every night was just about the hardest working person I've ever seen in my life and I think she was the only ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Best Western Plus Waltham Boston
"Clean hotel. Friendly staff. Nice amenities like modern workout room and full service restaurant connected to the hotel would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston
"Ac shut off around 2am in the room and it got super hot. I had to unplug the unit from the wall and reset it to get it to turn back on with the thermostat. Very inconvenient and rude way to be woken up early in the morning."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham
"I gotta say, whoever thought it was a good idea to have the bathroom doors slide 'over' the opening should be fired - I don't leave the bathroom door open at home but with this door design it might just as well have been opened."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Highlands
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.
Downtown Lowell
While visiting Downtown Lowell, you might make a stop by sights like New England Quilt Museum and Lowell Memorial Auditorium.
The Acre
While visiting The Acre, you might make a stop by sights like Whistler House Museum of Art and Edward A. LeLacheur Park.
Belvidere
While visiting Belvidere, you might make a stop by sights like Merrimack Repertory Theater and Concord River.
