Lowell Power Canal System and Pawtucket Gatehouse, Lowell

Name: Lowell Power Canal System and Pawtucket Gatehouse
Address: Lowell, United States

#24 among attractions in Lowell

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Lowell Power Canal System and Pawtucket Gatehouse, Lowell

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The Lowell Power Canal System is the largest power canal system in the United States, at 5.6 miles in length. It is operating through six major canals on two levels, controlled by numerous gates. The system was begun in the 1790s, beginning its life as a transportation canal called the Pawtucket Canal, which was constructed to get logs from New Hampshire down the Merrimack River to shipbuilding centers at Newburyport, Massachusetts, bypassing the 30-plus-foot drop of the Pawtucket Falls. ()

Built: 1821 (203 years ago)Coordinates: 42°38'44"N, 71°19'12"W

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Lowell (The Acre)Lowell United States

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Day trips

Lowell Power Canal System and Pawtucket Gatehouse – 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.

0.5 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Edward A. LeLacheur Park, Lowell
14 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...
0.4 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
New England Quilt Museum, Lowell
11 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...
0.7 miE
Museum, Fashion museum, History museum
Boott Mills, Lowell
17 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.
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Hockey
Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell, Lowell
13 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 miE
Museum, Fashion museum, National park
Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell
13 min walk • Lowell National Historical Park is a National Historical Park of the United States located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
0.5 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
Pawtucket Falls, Lowell
14 min walk • Pawtucket Falls is a waterfall on the Merrimack River at Lowell, Massachusetts. The waterfall and rapids below it drop a total of 32 feet in a little under a mile, and was an important fishing ground for the Pennacook Indians in pre-colonial times.
~1600 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Fashion museum
American Textile History Museum, Lowell
8 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.
0.8 miE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Entertainment
Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell
21 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.
~1340 ftE
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Whistler House Museum of Art, Lowell
7 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.
~440 ftE
Church
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Lowell
3 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.
0.6 miE
Canal
Pawtucket Canal, Lowell
17 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lowell Power Canal System and Pawtucket Gatehouse?

Nearby attractions include St. Patrick's Church, Lowell (2 min walk), Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Lowell (3 min walk), St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Lowell (5 min walk), Saint Joseph's Roman Catholic College for Boys, Lowell (6 min walk).

How to get to Lowell Power Canal System and Pawtucket Gatehouse by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lowell Power Canal System and Pawtucket Gatehouse:

Bus

Market Basket/Senior Center • Lines: 6, 9 (3 min walk)
Pollard Memorial Library • Lines: 9 (7 min walk)

Tram

Suffolk Mill • Lines: Lowell National Park Trolley (8 min walk)
Swamp Locks • Lines: Lowell National Park Trolley (9 min walk)

Train

Lowell (18 min walk)