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

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$243 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
NZ$243
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (2,140 reviews)
"Room was comfortable and clean but it is dated. Rooms could use a refresh. Breakfast was great. The omelet chef is amazing and very friendly."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham
Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston

Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston

2.5 out of 5
340 Great Road, Bedford, MA
The price is NZ$177 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$177
27 July - 28 July
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (344 reviews)
"The outside had folks just sitting that looked questionable and made me feel a little unsafe. The inside was nice."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston
Lakeside Inn

Lakeside Inn

2 out of 5
595 North Ave, Wakefield, MA
The price is NZ$256 per night from 24 July to 25 July
NZ$256
24 July - 25 July
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (2,186 reviews)
"Pleasantly surprised. A little older but staff made up for that. staff was excellent very attentive."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Lakeside Inn
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$253 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$253
3 Aug - 4 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! (2,059 reviews)
"Door into the room was swelled and very difficult to open."

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Hilton Boston/Woburn

Hilton Boston/Woburn

3.5 out of 5
2 Forbes Rd., Woburn, MA
The price is NZ$292 per night from 27 July to 28 July
NZ$292
27 July - 28 July
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! (1,290 reviews)
"This is the third time we’ve stayed at this hotel while visiting the Boston area. It’s convenient to the airport and to our relatives. The room is very clean and spacious. The restaurant has a delicious buffet on Sunday morning too."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Hilton Boston/Woburn
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boston Peabody

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boston Peabody

3 out of 5
43 Newbury St./Route 1 North, Peabody, MA
The price is NZ$223 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$223
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Peabody. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,008 reviews)
"The only problem was I stayed here with my grandchildren for the pool. It was out of service"

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boston Peabody
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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 American Textile History Museum.

The Acre
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Downtown Lowell

While visiting Downtown Lowell, you might make a stop by sights like Lowell Memorial Auditorium and Tsongas Arena.

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 Tsongas Arena.

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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