Highlands
Lowell
Popular places to visit
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.
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 travels to Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
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
Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
Its 30 degrees out and the heat didnt work. The concierge didnt care. They didnt have real blankets and when I went to get more - I was given a flimsy cotton comforter which was as warm as a sheet. The hotel is loud due to fact its literallg over the highway - and their noise cancelling machine didnt ...
Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026
Hilton Boston/Woburn
Motel 8 would be better
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Best Western Plus Waltham Boston
This stay was nice. However , we did not know about the hundred dollar deposit. We rented from a third party vendor and we're not notified of this. When we called to ask for more towels, they would not deliver them to us,we had to go down and get them at the front desk.
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham
I wasn’t able to play my PS5 due to not being able to connect to the internet
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
So unimpressed. The rooms were old and bathroom sink had a foul smell. You could hear everything including water running through old pipes in the walls. Restaurant couldn't keep up with the large group staying there. Would never stay at this location again.
Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Hyatt Place Boston/Medford
Clean room friendly staff
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
The Acre
While visiting The Acre, you might make a stop by sights like Mill Girls & Immigrants Exhibit and Edward A. LeLacheur Park.
Downtown Lowell
If you're spending some time in Downtown Lowell, New England Quilt Museum and Lowell Memorial Auditorium 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, Concord River and Merrimack Repertory Theater are top sights worth seeing.
