Highlands Travel Guide
Lowell
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.
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
The staff was not friendly or helpful. When I checked in they didn't great me and were very methodical. Same in the morning when I asked for late checkout. They just said no. I get it, you can't always accommodate, but just a friendly "I'm sorry" would have been nice. Someone erroneously charged ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Boston/Medford
Everything about the room and the service was Amazing!! Thank you for having us.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Waltham Boston
The hotel is undergoing renovations. We may have been on a floor that had yet to be renovated. A lamp and a charger were unplugged. But the room was clean and comfortable. The bed was very comfortable. We would stay there again.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Roomy, clean, comfortable. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hilton Boston/Woburn
Beautiful place
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham
Everything was great. The wifi was very good. The staff was nice. Breakfast was included in the stay as well.
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
The Acre
While visiting The Acre, you might make a stop by sights like Edward A. LeLacheur Park 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 Cambodia Town.
Belvidere
While visiting Belvidere, you might make a stop by sights like Concord River and Merrimack Repertory Theater.
