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 travels to 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.
Cambodia Town
You can do some window-shopping 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.
University of Massachusetts Lowell
Walk around the campus at University of Massachusetts Lowell during your visit to Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Tsongas Arena
Enjoy a show at Tsongas Arena, a storied theater in Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Highlands
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
The staff was pleasant and my room very clean. The only downside is late at night check-ins made it a little noisy on the 5th floor. But overall very impressed with this hotel.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Hilton Boston/Woburn
Great place to stay. I am super pickey about hotels, Iwas very comfortable here. The room was clean and cozy, hotel staff were great and I had the best whote sangreia. I would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston
The staff was very courteous. Did not really confirm whether or not it was clean but what a nice presence in the hotel. A little off putting somehow but I enjoyed my stay overall
Reviewed on Nov 11, 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham
Clean, safe, solid breakfast.
Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham
The room was roomy , clean and comfortable. The restaurant served delicious food and the staff was helpful.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
Hyatt Place Boston/Medford
Large, comfortable rooms. Excellent staff- friendly, helpful and welcoming.
Reviewed on Nov 14, 2025
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
If you're spending some time in Downtown Lowell, Lowell Memorial Auditorium and Tsongas Arena are top sights worth seeing.
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 Cambodia Town.
Belvidere
If you're spending some time in Belvidere, Merrimack Repertory Theater and Concord River are top sights worth seeing.
