Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Highlands
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Cambodia Town
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Cambodia Town during your stay in Lowell.
Lowell Heritage State Park
You can take time to visit Lowell Heritage State Park during your travels to Lowell.
Tsongas Arena
Enjoy a show at Tsongas Arena, a popular theatre in Lowell. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Activities
Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Highlands Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Boston/Medford
Great
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
Yes. Small room, not comfortable, tub drain was broken, They don’t have parking. There is a parking garage where you pay extra. It’s a hassle to go to the main lobby from the parking garage. Could hear people talking from other rooms. Won’t go there again. Staff is not friendly.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham
The staff was great, very helpful. The beds were a little off, the bottom was not sitting quite right on the framing, otherwise comfortable to sleep on. The bath room door needs some fixing as it didn't slide completely shut.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Best Western Plus Waltham Boston
Part of the reason we stayed was for an opportunity for our kids to swim. The pool was closed from Monday afternoon until Tuesday when we left. Th water looked murky and we were told that overuse over the weekend caused the problem. When asked if there was any remediation for this situation, I was ...
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Stay was great. Hotel is clean staff is excellent. Only thing is breakfast should be complimentary.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
AC Hotel by Marriott Boston Cambridge
Room immaculate and all amenities ideal.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
The Acre
While visiting The Acre, you might make a stop by sights like Mill Girls & Immigrants Exhibit and American Textile History Museum.
Downtown Lowell
While visiting Downtown Lowell, you might make a stop by sights like Lowell Memorial Auditorium and Lowell National Historical Park.
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.
Belvidere
While visiting Belvidere, you might make a stop by sights like Merrimack Repertory Theater and Concord River.
