Highlands
Lowell
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.
Things to do
Battle of Lexington and Concord Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Top hotels in Highlands
Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
Great travel deal, 24/7 gym, fairly warm pool, good breakfast at about half the price of places down the road. There is some traffic noise but it is constant, like white noise, and we never heard doors or elevators, so we slept well. Plenty of parking at the adjacent parking garage
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Great stay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham
Everything was great! Breakfast was excellent with a variety of options. Staff was friendly and helpful. Close by amenities. The room was spacious and clean.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Boston Marriott Newton
The staff was kind and helpful
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hilton Boston/Woburn
It is a great hotel located in the middle of nowhere. It is about 20 minutes or so from the airport and from downtown Boston. There are some places you can walk to for breakfast and I within 10 minute walk but for everything else you have to rely on a car. My room was very large inconvenient. The ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Boston - Peabody by IHG
For being outside of the city of Boston, this was a good location. I would stay again if necessary. Not convenient if driving a non Tesla electric car.
Reviewed on 25 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 New England Quilt Museum and Lowell Memorial Auditorium.
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.
