Downtown Lowell Travel Guide

Lowell

Lowell City Hall and downtown aerial view panorama in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts, USA.
Lowell City Hall and downtown aerial view panorama in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts, USA.
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

Lowell historic downtown, Canal, Marrimack River and historic Mills panorama aerial view in fall in Lowell, Massachusetts, MA, USA.

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
Aerial view of UMASS Lowell in early winter

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.

University of Massachusetts Lowell
The Old North Bridge over the Concord River in Minuteman National Park, Concord, Massachusetts

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

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

Things to do

Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Rp252.132
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
See all activities in Lowell

Top hotels in Downtown Lowell

Hyatt Place Boston/Medford

Hyatt Place Boston/Medford

3 out of 5
116 Riverside Ave Medford MA
The price is Rp1.842.940 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp1.842.940
Rp2.058.565 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (1,646 reviews)
yes

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Hyatt Place Boston/Medford
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham

Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham

2.5 out of 5
135 2nd Ave Waltham MA
The price is Rp1.528.049 per night from 7 Feb to 8 Feb
Rp1.528.049
Rp1.706.830 total
7 Feb - 8 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! (1,629 reviews)
everything

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

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

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore

4 out of 5
50 Ferncroft Rd Danvers MA
The price is Rp1.568.314 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
Rp1.568.314
Rp1.751.807 total
10 Feb - 11 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! (2,389 reviews)
Clean room. Friendly staff. Would stay again!

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Hilton Boston/Woburn

Hilton Boston/Woburn

3.5 out of 5
2 Forbes Rd. Woburn MA
The price is Rp1.939.925 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
Rp1.939.925
Rp2.166.896 total
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Woburn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,217 reviews)
The staff was excellent and very friendly. The room and pool were great!

Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Hilton Boston/Woburn
Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston

Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston

3 out of 5
340 Great Road Bedford MA
The price is Rp1.229.385 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
Rp1.229.385
Rp1.373.222 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bedford. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Burlington Mall and Lexington Battle Green are located ...
7/10 Good! (752 reviews)
Really good place to stay. The rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable.

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston
Holiday Inn Express Boston North-Woburn by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Boston North-Woburn by IHG

2.5 out of 5
315 Mishawum Rd Woburn MA
The price is Rp1.560.261 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
Rp1.560.261
Rp1.742.812 total
9 Feb - 10 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Woburn. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Only problem with a a group who was loud

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Boston North-Woburn by IHG
See all 534 properties in Downtown Lowell
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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
Aerial view of Merrimack River and Tyngsboro Bridge panorama in downtown Tyngsborough, Massachusetts, USA.

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