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
Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
Excellent staff-friendly and accommodating. Room was nice with good water pressure.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hilton Boston/Woburn
Room was clean, friendly staff. Considering there was a dance competition which my daughter participated in and the craziness all going on the staff was extremely friendly anf helpfull of the area. Plenty of parking Considering that every room was taken.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham
Clean room nice staff good breakfast, pool was small but great
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
My husband and I stay here frequently for medical care at MGH. Our trip was made a little more fun by seeing the NE Dance Competitors in the morning! The front desk was exceptional when I arrived, exhausted, from the ED. She was so kind and thoughtful.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Waltham Boston
The breakfast was good
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Boston Marriott Newton
I don’t know how the breakfast was.. my daughter in law went and to her surprise it cost $25.. undoubtedly it’s a buffet and the choices was not worth $25! Also the parking was $20 a night. It was not secured parking the gate was opened day and night! Hotel was nice and clean.. but the cost of those ...
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
The Acre
While visiting The Acre, you might make a stop by sights like Edward A. LeLacheur Park and Mill Girls & Immigrants Exhibit.
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 Merrimack Repertory Theater and Lowell Memorial Auditorium.
Belvidere
While visiting Belvidere, you might make a stop by sights like Merrimack Repertory Theater and Concord River.
