Merrimack Canal, Lowell

#34 among attractions in Lowell

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Facts and practical information

The Merrimack Canal is a power canal in Lowell, Massachusetts. The canal, dug in the 1820s, begins at the Pawtucket Canal just above Swamp Locks, and empties into the Merrimack River near the Boott Cotton Mills. The Merrimack Canal was the first major canal to be dug at Lowell exclusively for power purposes, and delivered 32 feet of hydraulic head to the mills of the Merrimack Manufacturing Company. The Merrimack Manufacturing Company was the first of the major textile mills constructed in Lowell. It was demolished around 1960. ()

Coordinates: 42°38'40"N, 71°18'49"W

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Day trips

Merrimack 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.

0.6 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Edward A. LeLacheur Park, Lowell
17 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...
~540 ftNE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
New England Quilt Museum, Lowell
3 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...
0.4 miNE
Museum, Fashion museum, History museum
Boott Mills, Lowell
11 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.
0.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Hockey
Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell, Lowell
11 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.
~1190 ftNE
Museum, Fashion museum, National park
Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell
6 min walk • Lowell National Historical Park is a National Historical Park of the United States located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
~1280 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Fashion museum
American Textile History Museum, Lowell
7 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.
0.5 miE
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Entertainment
Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell
13 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.
~430 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Whistler House Museum of Art, Lowell
3 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.
~1330 ftW
Church
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Lowell
7 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.
~1610 ftE
Canal
Pawtucket Canal, Lowell
8 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.
0.5 miNW
Church, Spiritual
St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Lowell
13 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Merrimack Canal?

Nearby attractions include Arts League of Lowell - ALL, Lowell (2 min walk), National Streetcar Museum, Lowell (2 min walk), Whistler House Museum of Art, Lowell (3 min walk), New England Quilt Museum, Lowell (3 min walk).

How to get to Merrimack Canal by public transport?

The nearest stations to Merrimack Canal:

Tram

Visitor Center • Lines: Lowell National Park Trolley (2 min walk)
Moody Street Gatehouse • Lines: Lowell National Park Trolley (4 min walk)

Bus

Merrimack St and Dutton St • Lines: 6 (3 min walk)
Lowell City Hall Merrimack St • Lines: 6, 7 (3 min walk)

Train

Lowell (15 min walk)