Downtown Lowell Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Lowell
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Tsongas Arena
Enjoy a show at Tsongas Arena, a popular theatre in Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Enjoy a performance at Lowell Memorial Auditorium, a popular theatre in Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Lowell National Historical Park
You can learn about the history of Lowell with a visit to Lowell National Historical Park. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Activities
Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Lowell Hotel Deals
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham
"Very clean atmosphere and pleasant staff. Any needs that you request are answered/full-filled quickly. Free parking is always a plus and EV chargers a bonus. Very convenient location close to restaurants and basically next door to Costco. Hospital across the way if you need it. Close to highway. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
"This is an excellent location for a large group or family setting. Highly recommended with friendly staff members. My wife and daughter indicated that the lobby area Women's bathroom was well used and could use some attention but the Men's room was just fine. The shower heads can use an update but ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Boston - Peabody by IHG
"Easy accessible,friendly staff"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston
"It was fine, clean and comfortable. We were a little disappointed because the pool was out of order. We picked it partly because they had a pool. Also, their website said they have a cot available which we needed for one of our kids (who can’t share a bed) and they didn’t have it. Also, we had to ..."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston - Andover
"No breakfast somes with the room that is extra so it was not an option"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Crowne Plaza Boston - Woburn by IHG
"Yes!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lowell
The Acre
While visiting The Acre, you might make a stop by sights like Edward A. LeLacheur Park and Mill Girls & Immigrants Exhibit.
Belvidere
While visiting Belvidere, you might make a stop by sights like Concord River and Merrimack Repertory Theater.
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.
Highlands
While visiting Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Cambodia Town and Lowell Heritage State Park.
