Highlands Travel Guide
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.
Top hotels in Highlands
Four Points by Sheraton Boston Newton
Its 30 degrees out and the heat didnt work. The concierge didnt care. They didnt have real blankets and when I went to get more - I was given a flimsy cotton comforter which was as warm as a sheet. The hotel is loud due to fact its literallg over the highway - and their noise cancelling machine didnt ...
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hilton Boston/Woburn
Motel 8 would be better
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Waltham Boston
Very clean hotel. Room was really nice. Breakfast was good and was surprised there was a big selection of items to eat.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham
Clean room and friendly, helpful staff
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
So unimpressed. The rooms were old and bathroom sink had a foul smell. You could hear everything including water running through old pipes in the walls. Restaurant couldn't keep up with the large group staying there. Would never stay at this location again.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Boston/Medford
Clean room friendly staff
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
The Acre
While visiting The Acre, you might make a stop by sights like Mill Girls & Immigrants Exhibit and Edward A. LeLacheur Park.
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 Lowell Memorial Auditorium and Cambodia Town.
Belvidere
While visiting Belvidere, you might make a stop by sights like Concord River and Merrimack Repertory Theater.
