Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
Taffeta Music Hall
Taffeta Music Hall is just one of the places to see in Lowell, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels?
Activities
Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Highlands Hotel Deals
Hilton Garden Inn Tewksbury Andover
"Good location and parking"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Boston - Peabody by IHG
"It was clean"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
"Staff at breakfast were the friendliest. Front desk staff was cold. Rooms were okay. I stayed for 2 weeks. Kids and young adults were visiting in groups and extremely noisy. It might have been a really nice place at one time, but it is faded now."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Best Western Plus Waltham Boston
"Excellent déjeuner. Très propre et bon service en général. Proche de l'autoroute, mais il n'y a pas de service (resto ou autre) proche de l'hôtel."
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Lakeside Inn
"All together is great only thing I noticed that for older people or heavy luggage you should have an elevators service in your hotel"
Reviewed on 24 June 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
"Room was A little run down, and overall what I paid was very over priced for what it was. breakfast and parking should be included. And it’s not. Overall I don’t know if I would stay here again especially at the rate I paid."
Reviewed on 25 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Highlands
South Lowell
While there might not be top attractions in South Lowell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Merrimack Repertory Theater and Lowell Memorial Auditorium.
Downtown Lowell
While visiting Downtown Lowell, you might make a stop by sights like New England Quilt Museum and Lowell Memorial Auditorium.
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 Merrimack Repertory Theater and Concord River.
