Highlands Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo by Tiffany Zhou
Photo by Tiffany Zhou

Popular places to visit

Concord River

Concord River

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Concord River during your travels in South Lowell. Amble around this family-friendly area's riverfront or attend a sporting event.

Concord River
Boott Cotton Mills Museum

Boott Cotton Mills Museum

You can study the exhibits at Boott Cotton Mills Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Boott Cotton Mills Museum

Lowell Heritage State Park

You can take time to visit Lowell Heritage State Park during your travels to Lowell.

Lowell Heritage State Park

Cambodia Town

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Cambodia Town during your stay in Lowell.

Cambodia Town

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Walk around the campus at University of Massachusetts Lowell during your stay in Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

University of Massachusetts Lowell

Tsongas Arena

Enjoy a show at Tsongas Arena, a popular theatre in Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Tsongas Arena

Activities

Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

NZ$25
per traveller
90% of travellers recommend
Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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Our pick of the best Highlands Hotel Deals

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore

4 out of 5
50 Ferncroft Rd, Danvers, MA
The price is NZ$270 per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
NZ$270
20 Aug - 21 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Danvers. Enjoy free parking, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,068 reviews)
"The staff"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham

3.5 out of 5
550 Winter Street, Waltham, MA
The price is NZ$195 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$195
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Waltham. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,255 reviews)
"Always a fan of Embassy Suites because of the room size and the atrium layout. Staff was great but the rooms, starting with the bad paint job on the room doors, are in a need of a makeover."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham
Hilton Boston/Woburn

Hilton Boston/Woburn

3.5 out of 5
2 Forbes Rd., Woburn, MA
The price is NZ$244 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$244
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Woburn. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,211 reviews)
"Just a quick overnight while in town for an event. Beautiful lobby and interesting layout with room balconies inside the atrium overlooking the first floor. Room was clean spacious and comfortable."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Hilton Boston/Woburn
Boston Marriott Newton

Boston Marriott Newton

4 out of 5
2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$253 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$253
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Newton. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,016 reviews)
"Convenient, reasonably priced and close to our friends home in Watertown."

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Boston Marriott Newton
Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston

Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston

3 out of 5
340 Great Road, Bedford, MA
The price is NZ$197 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
NZ$197
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bedford. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Burlington Mall and Lexington Battle Green are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (401 reviews)
"This hotel has been on our to-stay list for years and it rarely disappoints, This time we were in need of emergency medical service and that went perfectly smoothly. Clean, comfortable, a little dated in its room style, but usually without any issues. When I have had issues, they have always been ..."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston
Lakeside Inn

Lakeside Inn

2 out of 5
595 North Ave, Wakefield, MA
The price is NZ$255 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
NZ$255
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Wakefield. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,156 reviews)
Lake view lovely
"Pleasant location. Breakfast was okay. Eggs tasted like a mix and meat hash-browns casserole was odd. Staff were welcoming, Barn door on bathroom keeps coming off the runners and does not provide a sense of privacy due to the gaps when closed. Beds comfortable. Lake view is lovely."

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Lakeside Inn
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Other neighbourhoods around Highlands

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The Acre

While visiting The Acre, you might make a stop by sights like Edward A. LeLacheur Park and Mill Girls & Immigrants Exhibit.

The Acre
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Downtown Lowell

While visiting Downtown Lowell, you might make a stop by sights like Lowell Memorial Auditorium and Lowell National Historical Park.

Downtown Lowell
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South Lowell

While there might not be top attractions in South Lowell, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Lowell Memorial Auditorium and Lowell National Historical Park.

South Lowell
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Belvidere

While visiting Belvidere, you might make a stop by sights like Concord River and Merrimack Repertory Theater.

Belvidere

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