Pawtucket Falls, Lowell

Name: Pawtucket Falls
Address: Lowell, United States

#6 among attractions in Lowell

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Waterfall

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 42°38'57"N, 71°19'46"W

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Lowell (The Acre)Lowell United States

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Day trips

Pawtucket Falls – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.6 miNE
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...
0.9 miE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
New England Quilt Museum, Lowell
24 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...
0.8 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Hockey
Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell, Lowell
22 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.
1 miE
Museum, Fashion museum, National park
Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell
26 min walk • Lowell National Historical Park is a National Historical Park of the United States located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
0.8 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Fashion museum
American Textile History Museum, Lowell
21 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 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Whistler House Museum of Art, Lowell
21 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 miSE
Church
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Lowell
16 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.
~840 ftNW
Church
Pawtucket Congregational Church, Lowell
5 min walk • The Pawtucket Congregational Church is a historic church at 15 Mammoth Road in Lowell, Massachusetts. It sits across Massachusetts Route 113 from the Merrimack River at Pawtucket Falls on the site at which the Pennacook sachem Passaconaway once lived.
0.4 miE
Church, Spiritual
St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Lowell
11 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.
0.9 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
National Streetcar Museum, Lowell
23 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.
0.8 miE
Library, Romanesque revival architecture
Pollard Memorial Library, Lowell
20 min walk • Samuel Pollard Memorial Library or Pollard Memorial Library is the main branch of the public library in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Pawtucket Falls?

Nearby attractions include Pawtucket Congregational Church, Lowell (5 min walk), Wannalancit Street Historic District, Lowell (5 min walk), St. Joseph's Convent and School, Lowell (10 min walk), St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church, Lowell (11 min walk).

How to get to Pawtucket Falls by public transport?

The nearest stations to Pawtucket Falls:

Bus

Pawtucket St and Fletcher St • Lines: 6 (6 min walk)
University Crossing • Lines: 7, 9, Blue Line, Drum Hill Line, Orange Line, Orange Line (N&W), Red Line (N&W), Yellow Line (N&W), Yellow North (8 min walk)

Tram

Suffolk Mill • Lines: Lowell National Park Trolley (18 min walk)
Swamp Locks • Lines: Lowell National Park Trolley (22 min walk)

Train

Lowell (30 min walk)