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 New England Quilt Museum.

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
$251 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$281 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total includes taxes and 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! (3,037 reviews)
"Beautiful 5 star hotel with amazing service. There’s a free water shuttle that is fun to take downtown. There’s free parking! It’s also a non-smoking hotel. The gym is awesome."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Encore Boston Harbor
The Charles Hotel
The Charles Hotel
4 out of 5
One Bennett Street, Cambridge, MA
$300 nightly
The price is $348 total per night from Jul 2 to Jul 3
$348 total
Jul 2 - Jul 3
Total includes taxes and fees
Stay at this 4-star luxury hotel in Cambridge. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Unique hotel, very nice!"

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

The Charles Hotel
Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston
Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston
2.5 out of 5
340 Great Road, Bedford, MA
$117 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
$131 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Total includes taxes and 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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (284 reviews)
My Stay at Bedford Hotel?
"The parking lot beside the hotel is very sketchy but thankfully you can park in the garage beneath the building. We did not have any issues out of this and my stay was very pleasant, minus some intimidating folks constantly walking around the stairs and the halls at different points."

Reviewed on Jun 26, 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.
Quick drive to downtown Lowell and Tsongas Center! Great restaurants nearby.
Quick drive to downtown Lowell and Tsongas Center! Great restaurants nearby.
Lowell
Stay at this apartment in Lowell. Enjoy an in-room coffeemaker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Eastern Canal Park and Merrimack Repertory Theater are ...
nice place
"there was a problem with the lock and we could not leave on time, but the owner helped us solve the issue quickly. otherwise, the home was fine and would happily stay again the next time we are visiting."

Reviewed on Oct 6, 2024

Quick drive to downtown Lowell and Tsongas Center! Great restaurants nearby.
Home Away From Home in Lowell
Home Away From Home in Lowell
Lowell
Stay at this vacation home in Lowell. Enjoy laundry facilities, an in-room coffeemaker, and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Cambodia Town and Lowell ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Boston wedding
"We had a great time. The house was perfect for our family. The property is in great condition. We found everything we needed. Excellent stay. Thank you."

Reviewed on Jun 2, 2025

Home Away From Home in Lowell
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! (1,037 reviews)
"The property manager, Dana, was exceptional with help on the local area as well as best way to get into downtown Boston (Riverside station) and what to see and do in Boston. Room was very clean, spacious, full kitchen, and bed was comfortable."

Reviewed on Jun 29, 2025

Crescent Suites Hotel
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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5 - Excellent 15%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 48%
3 - Okay
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3 - Okay 26%
2 - Disappointing
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2 - Disappointing 11%
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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

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