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

Hyatt Place Boston/Medford
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Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham
everything
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Clean room. Friendly staff. Would stay again!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Hilton Boston/Woburn
The staff was excellent and very friendly. The room and pool were great!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Boston Marriott Newton
Clean room and comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston
Really good place to stay. The rooms were spacious, clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands

The Acre
While visiting The Acre, you might make a stop by sights like Mill Girls & Immigrants Exhibit and American Textile History Museum.

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.
