Lowell, MA

Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Lowell

Cambodian water festival ...

Highlands

4/5(21 area reviews)

While visiting Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Lowell Heritage State Park and Cambodia Town.

Highlands
Modest gravestone of Jack Kerouac ❤️

South Lowell

Though South Lowell might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lowell Memorial Auditorium and Lowell National Historical Park.

South Lowell
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.

Downtown Lowell

3.5/5(17 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Downtown Lowell, Lowell Memorial Auditorium and Lowell National Historical Park are top sights worth seeing.

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 Whistler House Museum of Art and Mill Girls & Immigrants Exhibit.

The Acre
Please support RARA
My father supported this organization for many years and was instrumental in rebuilding the Pond St School as their center. RARA dedicated the building in my fathers name after he passed away a few years ago. It is now called Harkins House. www.raraagency.org

Belvidere

If you're spending some time in Belvidere, Merrimack Repertory Theater and Concord River are top sights worth seeing.

Belvidere
Encore Boston Harbor
Encore Boston Harbor
5 out of 5
1 Broadway, Everett, MA
The price is ₩325,148 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
₩325,148
₩363,191 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Everett. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (3,023 reviews)
"Lives up to 5 stars"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2025

Encore Boston Harbor
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham
3.5 out of 5
550 Winter Street, Waltham, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₩172,353 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
₩172,353
₩192,508 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waltham. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,007 reviews)
"Very friendly and helpful staff and comfortable room. However, the first room we were assigned had a strong cigarette smell. The front desk shifted our room and the new room was fine. There was a youth hockey team staying there and their adults were very poor chaperones. The teenage boys were loudly ..."

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham
Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston
Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston
2.5 out of 5
340 Great Road, Bedford, MA
The price is ₩138,534 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
₩138,534
₩154,742 total
Jun 29 - Jun 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bedford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Burlington Mall and Lexington Battle Green are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (271 reviews)
"Location"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston
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.
Crescent Suites Hotel
Crescent Suites Hotel
3 out of 5
287 Crescent Street, Waltham, MA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly aparthotel in Waltham. Enjoy a fitness center, a business center, and a garden. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,030 reviews)
"Very nice property. Room was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on Jun 23, 2025

Crescent Suites Hotel
Furnished Apartments near Encore Boston
Furnished Apartments near Encore Boston
2.5 out of 5
30 Beacham St, Everett, MA
Stay at this aparthotel in Everett. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Encore Boston Harbor and TD Garden are located ...
Total disaster
"So imagine you’re running the Boston Marathon. You pick up your number at the convention center and head to your accommodation. When you get there, you find that your host, one of these property management companies called Evonify Stays, has never heard of you. Since you made the booking on Hotels.com, ..."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Furnished Apartments near Encore Boston
Charming Belmont Condo Near Boston 2 Bedroom Condo
Charming Belmont Condo Near Boston 2 Bedroom Condo
3 out of 5
123 White Street, Belmont, MA
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly condo in Belmont. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Harvard Square and Fenway Park are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Bed was middle but overall good place
"The beds were good but funny enough the sofa was easier to sleep on. Good Price for the place."

Reviewed on May 12, 2025

Charming Belmont Condo Near Boston 2 Bedroom Condo
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.

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Reviews of Lowell

3.7
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4 - Good 48%
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3 - Okay 26%
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2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

I was born + raised in Lowell. It has changed SO MUCH. Overcrowded, no where to park, difficult to get around residential streets due to people parking cars on both sides of the streets + on the sidewalks. Very sad. Very uncomfortable!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

It’s trying- growth of the colleges and having the national park are helping it upscale a bit.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

lowell was nice and clean

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

the mexican restraunt within walking distance from the hotel was excellent service and food! traffic was not fun while diving in and out of Lowell