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Things to see in Lowell, Massachusetts (United States): 24 places and when to go
Lowell, Massachusetts is a city in United States with around 724,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 24 places in and around it, mainly History (7), With kids (4), Nature (4). The best known are Haystack Observatory, Canobie Lake Park and Mount Watatic. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 42.6337, -71.3167
- Population
- About 724,000
- Places
- 24 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (7) · With kids (4) · Nature (4) · Wildlife (3) · Stargazing (2) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- JFK New York, 302 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Mount Watatic, at 555 m.
What to see in Lowell, Massachusetts
The places in and around Lowell, Massachusetts, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Haystack ObservatoryAstronomical observatory14 km
- Canobie Lake ParkAmusement park in Salem, New Hampshire19 km
- Mount WataticMountain in United States of America48 km
- Middlesex CanalCanal in Massachusetts, United States of America11 km
- Fitchburg Art MuseumArt museum in Fitchburg, Massachusetts40 km
- Whistler House Museum of ArtThe birthplace of painter and etcher James McNeill Whistler1.2 km
- Harold Parker State ForestProtected area in Massachusetts, United States19 km
- Lowell National Historical ParkU.S. national park located in Massachusetts1.3 km
- St. Patrick's ChurchChurch building in Massachusetts, United States of America1.3 km
- Methuen Memorial Music HallMovie theater in Methuen, Massachusetts, United States15 km
- North Parish ChurchChurch building in North Andover, United States of America18 km
- Lowell Post OfficeBuilding in Massachusetts, United States of America1.0 km
- Ward ReservationProtected area in Massachusetts, US17 km
- Fun-WorldWith kids14 km
- Houghton Memorial BuildingBuilding in Massachusetts, United States17 km
- Old Burying GroundCemetery in Littleton, Massachusetts16 km
- Two Brothers Rocks–Dudley Road Historic DistrictHistoric district in Massachusetts, United States13 km
- BCT section 4Hiking7.9 km
- Edward Knight Memorial ObservatoryObservatory15 km
- Great Brook Ski Touring CenterSki area8.8 km
- Great Wolf Lodge - New EnglandWith kids45 km
- Max's Country GolfWith kids12 km
- Nashoba Valley Ski AreaSki resort15 km
- Wachusett Brewing CoBrewery46 km
When to go to Lowell, Massachusetts
The best time to visit Lowell, Massachusetts is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:12
- FebPossible10:20
- MarBest time11:39
- AprBest time13:10
- MayBest time14:26
- JunBest time15:07
- JulBest time14:50
- AugBest time13:44
- SepBest time12:16
- OctBest time10:48
- NovPossible9:31
- DecPossible8:53
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53. In April, 20 of the 24 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Lowell, Massachusetts
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, New York), 302 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Sudbury35 places29 km
- Sandown6 places35 km
- Salem, Massachusetts48 places38 km
- Boston99 places39 km
- Amesbury12 places40 km
- Manchester, New Hampshire13 places42 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Lowell, Massachusetts?
The best known: Haystack Observatory, Canobie Lake Park, Mount Watatic, Middlesex Canal, Fitchburg Art Museum. In all, 24 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Lowell, Massachusetts?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 53.
How do you get to Lowell, Massachusetts?
The nearest main airport is John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 302 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Lowell, Massachusetts as the destination and these 24 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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