Lowell, Massachusetts, is a place for fun, adventure, culture, and history. Even if you’ve lived in the Lowell area for a while, there are still many things for you to see and do, including some of your favorites that are worth visiting again. If you’re looking for a way to fill your day or a place to take your family for an afternoon outing, you can enjoy one of these places to visit in the Lowell area.
Lowell National Historical Park
Lowell was known as the cradle of the Industrial Revolution in the United States due to its textile mills and factories. The city was named after Francis Cabot Lowell, a local pioneer of the Industrial Revolution.
The city’s textile manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution is the focus of Lowell National Historical Park. The park includes a series of historic sites in and around Laurel. Tour the Boott Cotton Mills Museum, view the Mill Girls & Immigrants Exhibit, or go on a ranger-led Trolley Tour or Canal Tour, just to mention a few of the many sites of interest. You can also experience history on a walking tour of the canal ways – the architectural features are reminiscent of times past.
National Streetcar Museum
Streetcars were once a vital part of life in the Lowell area, which still celebrates this form of public transportation. The National Streetcar Museum celebrates that period of time by highlighting transportation and vehicles that were used in Lowell and throughout the United States. The crowning glory of the museum is New Orleans No. 966, named after “A Streetcar Named Desire.” The streetcar still operates and takes visitors through the city from May through October. The streetcar was an original that was restored to its former glory in 1984. Spend the afternoon riding through the city and viewing the many unique displays of how transportation has evolved throughout the country.
New England Quilt Museum
If you’re looking to enjoy a unique twist on a typical museum, be sure to add a stop to the New England Quilt Museum to your itinerary. The museum is known as a place to appreciate the time, skill, and intricacies of quilts and preserve some of the unique designs for those who wish to better understand one of the cornerstones of historic Lowell. You can enjoy galleries filled with unique and painstakingly crafted quilts and enjoy seminars that can introduce you to the art and culture of quilt making. You can also find out more information at the on-site quilt library, which boasts a large collection of literature related to quilt making. Looking for a little more hands-on experience? You can work with quilt-making software that will provide you with an interactive experience.
Watch the River Hawks in Action
For those looking for an action-packed day filled with excitement, look no further than Tsongas Arena, where you can enjoy watching a UMass Lowell River Hawks hockey game. You can enjoy the roar of the crowd and the competitive excitement that fills the stadium on game night.
Looking for something to do in the Lowell area? You won’t be disappointed. Choose one of these popular stops in the city, and you can enjoy a fun-filled day no matter your passion.
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