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What to do and see in Lowell, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Lowell is a city in the U.S. Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Located in Middlesex County, Lowell (along with Cambridge) was a county seat until Massachusetts disbanded county government in 1999. With an estimated population of 109,945 in 2014, it is the fourth-largest city in Massachusetts, and the second-largest in the Boston metropolitan statistical area. The city is also part of a smaller Massachusetts statistical area called Greater Lowell, as well as New England's Merrimack Valley region.
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1. Boott Cotton Mills Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 115 reviews
This former textile mill is a reminder of the changes the Industrial Revolution brought to Lowell, and to America.
Reviewed By JRF-WS - Winston Salem, North Carolina
I have an even greater appreciation for fabric than I did before visiting. The effects of the cotton industry on women's rights, slavery, labor unions, and the Industrial Revolution are fascinating to explore. You get a small (but very loud) feel for what it was like to work in the cotton mills. Ranger Stephen, and the weavers in the mill room, are extremely knowledgable and passionate about the history of Lowell and the mills. So glad we stumbled on the opportunity to explore this important chapter of US History.
2. Lowell National Historical Park
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4.5 based on 270 reviews
This park commemorates Lowell's integral part in America's Industrial Revolution.
Reviewed By johnm01453 - Fitchburg, Massachusetts
I remember working in a spinning mill when I was younger. You hear the same noise and can understand what the people went through. The canal ride is a wonderful ride and they explain how Lowell utilized the river. Going thru the locks was fantastic.
3. LeLacheur Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 97 reviews
Reviewed By rockcreek_md - Washington DC, District of Columbia
Nothing like minor league summer baseball. Sometimes it's good, sometimes it's bad, but it's always fun!
The Spinners staff does a good job keeping a balance between serious baseball watching and a "whatever" atmosphere. Tickets are inexpensive, food is reasonably priced, and there are distractions for kids and silly mid-inning promotions. On Taco Tuesday, a chili pepper and a taco raced around the warning track in go-karts.
If you can't love that, you need help.
4. Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center
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4.5 based on 73 reviews
Visitors center located in the Market Mills complex of the park.
Reviewed By amberapocalypse - Boston, Massachusetts
We did this on a rainy spring break day and it was a perfect activity to spend the day. The visitor center has great information about the area, gifts for purchase, the stamps for your National Park book, a movie viewing room, some exhibits and an interactive kids area. TIP: Ask about parking here, not all the museums have free parking. Also ask here a rundown of directions to the museums if you are walking. Get a map!
5. Western Avenue Studios
Overall Ratings
5 based on 42 reviews
Western Avenue Studios is home to 245 working artist studios with over 300 artists, as well as 50 live/work artist lofts. Artists open their studios to the public on the first Saturday of every month from 12-5PM. The Gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from noon with varying closing times. Navigation Brewing is open Thursday - Saturday.
Reviewed By Leclaird - Lowell, Massachusetts
Something for everyone, all handmade products by local artists. I spent a couple hours touring one building and will go back to tour the other building. Beautiful handmade products. If you're in the area check them out.
6. New England Quilt Museum
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4.5 based on 53 reviews
The New England Quilt Museum is a showplace for antique and contemporary quilts. Four to five exhibitions a year, classes, family activities, and historical lectures let you learn about this distinctive American art form. Located in the heart of downtown Lowell's historic district, it's within walking distance of numerous other attractions, including the American Textile History Museum and the Boott Cotton Mills, as well as restaurants and the theater.
Reviewed By alden84 - Mansfield, Massachusetts
Don't miss TWO great exhibits now going on: Threads of Resistance and Summer Celebration of New England Quilts: The Best of the Region's Quilt Guilds.
Both exhibits are wonderful.
Threads of Resistance showcases world reaction to Trump's electiion.
The second exhibit displays one quilt from each of the quilt Guilds that are Supporting Members of the Museum.
7. Boarding House Park
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4.5 based on 31 reviews
Reviewed By CMC_2012 - Boston, Massachusetts
The heart of the Folk Festival beats very loudly here! The concerts are amazing! Take a chair, blanket or just sit in this park and enjoy the day! Lowell has a real gem with this park. Where else can you go for FREE and see concerts for an entire day??
The Boarding House Park is central to museums, canals and downtown area.
8. Lowell Cemetery
Overall Ratings
5 based on 27 reviews
A Victorian garden cemetery, founded in 1841. On the National Register of Historic Places.
Reviewed By CMC_2012 - Boston, Massachusetts
This cemetery has the most unique and beautiful monuments. You can even take a historical tour and learn about the stories behind some of the unique stones. The co-creator Moxie is buried here.
9. Whistler House Museum of Art
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
Reviewed By Baker60 - Englewood FL
A very well maintained old house with an added art gallery museum attached to the side rear. Check on hours as they are limited. Of course the original Whistler's mother painting isn't there. It's in the Louvre in Pais, France
10. National Streetcar Museum
Overall Ratings
4 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By Yasaswini S
We took our three year old on a saturday afternoon around 2.30pm. The museum closes at 4pm. It is set in two stories in historic Lowell district by the pawtucket canal and right by the trolley stop. Behind there is parking on the cobbled streets - very nice. The entrance fee for adults is 3$ and for children above 3 is 2$ so it is not bad at all to spend around 2 hrs at the museum. There is stuff to do for another 2-3 hrs around the area so the museum is a good point to start a hot afternoon. The lower level has hanging descriptions for adults and a train table for kids. I liked the ambience as you read the evolution and history of the street car , you hear old music of that age playing so you can run the scenes in your head :) The first level is a good place for kids. There are blocks and a train area with looots of tracks to make intersections , street car tracks , model of street cars, token area et al. The area is not that big but it is a good place if your kid likes trains. Outside the museum is a giant engine with a passenger car and the track runs along the canal throughout. You can watch your kids explore that giant engine while waiting for the trolley.
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