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
Its 30 degrees out and the heat didnt work. The concierge didnt care. They didnt have real blankets and when I went to get more - I was given a flimsy cotton comforter which was as warm as a sheet. The hotel is loud due to fact its literallg over the highway - and their noise cancelling machine didnt ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026

Hilton Boston/Woburn
Motel 8 would be better
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Waltham Boston
Muy buena
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
So unimpressed. The rooms were old and bathroom sink had a foul smell. You could hear everything including water running through old pipes in the walls. Restaurant couldn't keep up with the large group staying there. Would never stay at this location again.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Boston/Medford
Clean room friendly staff
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham
The staff is very friendly and attempted to all my needs the place is very clean the people at the desk are very
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands

The Acre
While visiting The Acre, you might make a stop by sights like Mill Girls & Immigrants Exhibit and Edward A. LeLacheur Park.

Downtown Lowell
While visiting Downtown Lowell, you might make a stop by sights like New England Quilt Museum and Lowell Memorial Auditorium.

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.
