Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell

Name: Lowell National Historical Park
Address: 40 French St, Lowell, 01852, United States
Telephone: +1 978-319-4631

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Lowell National Historical Park is a National Historical Park of the United States located in Lowell, Massachusetts. Established in 1978 a few years after Lowell Heritage State Park, it is operated by the National Park Service and comprises a group of different sites in and around the city of Lowell related to the era of textile manufacturing in the city during the Industrial Revolution. In 2019, the park was included as Massachusetts' representative in the America the Beautiful Quarters series. ()

Visitors per year: 520.5 thous.Elevation: 89 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°38'48"N, 71°18'37"W

Address

40 French StLowell (Downtown Lowell)Lowell 01852 United States

Contact

+1 978-319-4631

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Lowell National Historical Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Edward A. LeLacheur Park, New England Quilt Museum, Boott Mills, Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell.

0.6 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Edward A. LeLacheur Park, Lowell
16 min walk • Nestled along the banks of the Merrimack River, Edward A. LeLacheur Park is a beloved stadium located in Lowell, Massachusetts. This modern ballpark, which opened its doors in 1998, has become an integral part of the city's cultural and sports landscape, offering...
~660 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
New England Quilt Museum, Lowell
4 min walk • Nestled in the historic city of Lowell, Massachusetts, the New England Quilt Museum serves as a vibrant center for the celebration of the art of quilting. This specialized art institute is a haven for textile enthusiasts and art lovers alike, offering an intimate look...
~910 ftNE
Museum, Fashion museum, History museum
Boott Mills, Lowell
5 min walk • The Boott Mills in Lowell, Massachusetts were a part of an extensive group of cotton mills, built in 1835 alongside a power canal system in this important cotton town. Their founder was Kirk Boott, one of the early mill owners in Lowell.
~1530 ftNW
Sport venue, Sport, Hockey
Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell, Lowell
8 min walk • The Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell is a multi-purpose facility owned by the University of Massachusetts Lowell and located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
0.5 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Fashion museum
American Textile History Museum, Lowell
12 min walk • The American Textile History Museum, located in Lowell, Massachusetts, was founded as the Merrimack Valley Textile Museum in North Andover, Massachusetts in 1960 by Caroline Stevens Rogers.
~1760 ftE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Entertainment
Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell
9 min walk • The Lowell Memorial Auditorium is an indoor auditorium in downtown Lowell, Massachusetts, in the United States. It is dedicated to local veterans of war. The 2,800-seat venue was built in 1922 by the architectural firm of Blackall, Clapp & Whittemore.
~1520 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Whistler House Museum of Art, Lowell
8 min walk • The Whistler House Museum of Art is the birthplace of painter and etcher James McNeill Whistler. It is located at 243 Worthen Street, Lowell, Massachusetts, USA, and is open as a museum displaying works from the museum collection and shows by artist members.
0.4 miW
Church
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Lowell
11 min walk • Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church is a historic Greek Orthodox Church building at 62 Lewis Street in Lowell, Massachusetts. Holy Trinity is one of the many Eastern Orthodox churches in Lowell, along with St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Transfiguration of Our Savior Greek Orthodox Church, and St. George Greek Orthodox Church.
~1380 ftSE
Canal
Pawtucket Canal, Lowell
7 min walk • Completed in 1796, the Pawtucket Canal was originally built as a transportation canal to circumvent the Pawtucket Falls of the Merrimack River in East Chelmsford, Massachusetts.
0.6 miW
Church, Spiritual
St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Lowell
15 min walk • St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church in Lowell, Massachusetts, is an Eastern Orthodox parish under the jurisdiction of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America. St.
~890 ftSW
Museum, Specialty museum
National Streetcar Museum, Lowell
5 min walk • The National Streetcar Museum is a streetcar museum and heritage railway located in Lowell, Massachusetts. It is owned by the New England Electric Railway Historical Society, which also operates the Seashore Trolley Museum, and is operated as part of the National Park Service's Lowell National Historical Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lowell National Historical Park open?

Lowell National Historical Park is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday closed
Friday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Lowell National Historical Park?

Nearby attractions include St. Joseph the Worker Shrine, Lowell (1 min walk), Lucy Larcom Park, Lowell (2 min walk), Lowell Historic Preservation District, Lowell (3 min walk), New England Quilt Museum, Lowell (4 min walk).

How to get to Lowell National Historical Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lowell National Historical Park:

Bus

Downtown • Lines: Downtown Express (2 min walk)
Merrimack St and John St • Lines: 1, 1/8, 8, 9 (3 min walk)

Tram

Moody Street Gatehouse • Lines: Lowell National Park Trolley (4 min walk)
George Ayotte Parking Facility • Lines: Lowell National Park Trolley (4 min walk)

Train

Lowell (19 min walk)