Visit Highlands
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
The staff was pleasant and my room very clean. The only downside is late at night check-ins made it a little noisy on the 5th floor. But overall very impressed with this hotel.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Hilton Boston/Woburn
Great location, clean, welcoming staff
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston
Older hotel, but very nicely redone. Very nice for the money and well worth the stay whether it's just for starting in the Boston area
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham
Nice spot. 👍
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham
Very confy
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Boston - Saugus by IHG
Halloween decor in lobby area with candy was so festive. I had never had the apple cider drink in the lobby, it was fantastic. The hotel was in a good location, close to so much, including a Walmart. The temperature of the room was always on point. No issues with the thermostat. The candied pecans ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
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 Tsongas Arena.
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 Cambodia Town.
Belvidere
While visiting Belvidere, you might make a stop by sights like Merrimack Repertory Theater and Concord River.
