Wamesit Canal-Whipple Mill Industrial Complex, Lowell

Name: Wamesit Canal-Whipple Mill Industrial Complex
Address: Lowell, United States

#57 among attractions in Lowell

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Wamesit Canal-Whipple Mill Industrial Complex

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The Wamesit Canal-Whipple Mill Industrial Complex is a historic mill and canal at 576 Lawrence Street in Lowell, Massachusetts. This industrial area of Lowell, located on the Concord River, underwent a major expansion from a more modest millworks in the mid-19th century by Oliver Whipple, a manufacturer of gunpowder. ()

Coordinates: 42°37'57"N, 71°18'3"W

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Wamesit Canal-Whipple Mill Industrial Complex – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: New England Quilt Museum, Boott Mills, Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell, Lowell National Historical Park.

1.1 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
New England Quilt Museum, Lowell
27 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...
1.1 miN
Museum, Fashion museum, History museum
Boott Mills, Lowell
29 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.
1.4 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Hockey
Tsongas Center at UMass Lowell, Lowell
36 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.
1.1 miNW
Museum, Fashion museum, National park
Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell
28 min walk • Lowell National Historical Park is a National Historical Park of the United States located in Lowell, Massachusetts.
1.2 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Cawley Memorial Stadium, Lowell
32 min walk • Cawley Memorial Stadium is a 6,000-seat multipurpose stadium in Lowell, Massachusetts primarily used for football, soccer, field hockey, track and field and lacrosse.
1 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Fashion museum
American Textile History Museum, Lowell
27 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.
0.9 miN
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Entertainment
Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell
23 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.
1.1 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Historical place
Whistler House Museum of Art, Lowell
29 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.
0.8 miNW
Canal
Pawtucket Canal, Lowell
22 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 miSE
Cemetery
Lowell Cemetery, Lowell
12 min walk • Lowell Cemetery is a cemetery located in Lowell, Massachusetts. Founded in 1841 and located on the banks of the Concord River, the cemetery is one of the oldest garden cemeteries in the nation, inspired by Mount Auburn Cemetery in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
0.5 miN
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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Wamesit Canal-Whipple Mill Industrial Complex?

Nearby attractions include Rogers Fort Hill Park Historic District, Lowell (8 min walk), Lowell Cemetery, Lowell (12 min walk), Holy Trinity Parish, Lowell (14 min walk), Colburn School, Lowell (14 min walk).

How to get to Wamesit Canal-Whipple Mill Industrial Complex by public transport?

The nearest stations to Wamesit Canal-Whipple Mill Industrial Complex:

Bus

Lowell Superior Court • Lines: 3, 9 (14 min walk)
Church St and Lawrence St • Lines: 3 (17 min walk)

Train

Lowell (20 min walk)

Tram

Lower Locks • Lines: Lowell National Park Trolley (23 min walk)
Swamp Locks • Lines: Lowell National Park Trolley (26 min walk)