Pawtucket Canal, Lowell

Name: Pawtucket Canal
Address: Lowell, United States

#12 among attractions in Lowell

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Facts and practical information

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. In the early 1820s it became a major component of the Lowell power canal system. with the founding of the textile industry at what became Lowell. ()

Coordinates: 42°38'36"N, 71°18'28"W

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Lowell (Downtown Lowell)Lowell United States

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Day trips

Pawtucket Canal – 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.

0.9 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Edward A. LeLacheur Park, Lowell
22 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...
~1340 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
New England Quilt Museum, Lowell
7 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...
~1680 ftN
Museum, Fashion museum, History museum
Boott Mills, Lowell
9 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 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Hockey
Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell, Lowell
15 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.
~1380 ftNW
Museum, Fashion museum, National park
Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell
7 min walk • Lowell National Historical Park is a National Historical Park of the United States located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
0.5 miW
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.
~1170 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Entertainment
Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell
6 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.
0.4 miW
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Whistler House Museum of Art, Lowell
10 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.
0.6 miW
Church
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Lowell
15 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.
0.5 miSE
Church
Holy Trinity Parish, Lowell
14 min walk • Holy Trinity Parish - designated for Polish immigrants in Lowell, Massachusetts, United States. Founded in 1904. It is one of the Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England in the Archdiocese of Boston.
~1480 ftNW
Museum, Specialty museum
National Streetcar Museum, Lowell
8 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Pawtucket Canal?

Nearby attractions include F. Bradford Morse Federal Building, Lowell (5 min walk), Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell (6 min walk), St. Joseph the Worker Shrine, Lowell (6 min walk), Lowell Historic Preservation District, Lowell (6 min walk).

How to get to Pawtucket Canal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pawtucket Canal:

Bus

Inn & Conference Center • Lines: Downtown Express, Yellow Line (N&W), Yellow North, Yellow South (2 min walk)
District Court • Lines: 9 (3 min walk)

Tram

Lower Locks • Lines: Lowell National Park Trolley (3 min walk)
Boott Mills • Lines: Lowell National Park Trolley (7 min walk)

Train

Lowell (16 min walk)