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.
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.
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
Rooms are very clean. Staff is very helpful. Close to places to eat including two restaurants on site.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
We like that the hotel is off away from the highway. It is quiet, clean, and the staff is excellent.
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston
Great room. Well equipped for the type of travel we do each month. Staff is knowledgeable and helpful.
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham
the room cleans,staff members are courteous
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express Boston - Saugus by IHG
The room was pretty clean. The staff was very nice. Convenient parked on site
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge
No frill hotel Stay was comfortable
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
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 Tsongas Arena.
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 Merrimack Repertory Theater and Concord River.
