- Our list of the best things to do in Lowell, Massachusetts, features the top 731 nearby activities — including 298 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Lowell, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 30 things to do within the city of Lowell, MA , followed by 701 popular activities in nearby cities, including Boston, Salem, Cambridge, Concord, Brookline, Somerville, Watertown, Nashua, Newton, Beverly, Lynn, Waltham, Framingham, Lexington, Danvers, Marlborough, Arlington, Medford, North Andover, Wellesley, Haverhill, Natick, Londonderry, Malden, Saugus, Derry, Amesbury, Ipswich, Salem, Westford, Woburn, Lincoln, Needham, Methuen, Leominster, Andover, Lawrence, Revere, Merrimack, Peabody, Billerica, Burlington, Fitchburg, Chelsea, Chelmsford, Tewksbury, Newburyport, Everett, Marblehead, Melrose, Amherst, Hollis, Manchester, Dracut, Chatham and Candia
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105 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
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The preserved home of Henry Longfellow, Longfellow House Washington Headquarters National Historic Site offers visitors the chance to learn more about the life of the literary genius. View and analyze the 19th century poet's work and walk the home where the incredible creations happened.
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Charles River Canoe & Kayak offers canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and more boat types for rental. This full-service shop also carries new and used boat types for purchase, and free demos are offered. Shuttled river trips are an option, and group bookings are available.
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The historic Newton History Museum is a museum that collects, preserves, interprets, and exhibits artifacts of local significance. The museum is best known for the 'Civil War' and 'Anti-Slavery' exhibits.
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527 Washington Street, At Historic Newton, Newton, MA 2458
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History buffs will appreciate a visit to Jackson Homestead and Museum. Built in 1809, this house has historical significance as a station on the Underground Railroad prior to the Civil War. Among the displays at the museum is a cellar in which slaves may have hidden.
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321 Arsenal Street, Arsenal Center for the Arts, Watertown, MA 2472
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Professional theater company, the New Repertory Theater hosts plays and various artful events. The real-life actors present stage theater that is visually impressive and play goers can select from both beverages and snacks with cash prior to each performance
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West Newton Cinema is an independently owned and operated 6 screen vintage movie theater. The theater features a lot of silver-age movie antiques and memorabilia and airs a mix of classic, independent, foreign, and mainstream films.
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Boating in Boston serves the Lakes District of the Charles River, and offers rentals of various kinds of watercraft, including canoes, kayaks, and stand up paddle boards. The facility also offers classes and tours.
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321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA 02472
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A multipurpose arts and cultural facility, the Arsenal Center for the Arts spans more than 30,000 square feet. The center hosts an array of musical and theatrical performances, and offers classes and workshops.
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For a peaceful and quiet skate on well-kept ice visitors check out Veterans Memorial Rink. The rink consists of one big rink and a separate smaller rink and offers open skate, hockey leagues, and skate lessons.
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Offering little league programs since 1951, Saugus American Little League organizes local baseball teams for children in the region. On Sundays the coaches meet at the Fox Hill Yacht Club.