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.
Tsongas Arena
Enjoy a show at Tsongas Arena, a popular theatre in Lowell. 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 Highlands Hotel Deals

Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
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Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Waltham Boston
I only stayed overnight, but I felt very comfortable. The man at the front desk made all the difference. He answered all my questions even with my accent. He very politely asked me to repeat (a few times ) but I did not feel annoyed.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026

Hilton Boston/Woburn
musty room, average cleanliness, noisy hvac, staff was interesting
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Room 331 has unfinished areas multiple spots on the walls . Cobb webs on the lamp shades so I can only assume house keeping doesn’t clean properly. The bath drain would not stay in the up position over filling during shower . Manager was notified . But strongly doubt she will follow through on ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Boston/Medford
I’m glad they are renovating, it was not nice at all.
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham
Amazing breakfast, clean and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands

The Acre
While visiting The Acre, you might make a stop by sights like Edward A. LeLacheur Park and Mill Girls & Immigrants Exhibit.

Downtown Lowell
While visiting Downtown Lowell, you might make a stop by sights like New England Quilt Museum and Lowell Memorial Auditorium.

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.

Belvidere
While visiting Belvidere, you might make a stop by sights like Concord River and Merrimack Repertory Theater.
