Best of Lowell, MA
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About Lowell
Lowell serves as one of the two traditional seats of Middlesex County alongside Cambridge. It ranks as the fifth most populous city in Massachusetts and is part of the Merrimack Valley region.
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The best of Lowell
Best Restaurants in Lowell
104 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Amici Trattoria
Amici Trattoria serves Italian cuisine in the Chelmsford Center Historic District.
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Athenian Corner
Athenian Corner serves Greek cuisine in the City Hall Historic District.
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Belvidere House of Pizza
Belvidere House of Pizza serves pizza in the South Common Historic District.
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Bertucci's
Bertucci's serves Italian cuisine in the Chelmsford Center Historic District.
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China Buffet
China Buffet serves Chinese cuisine in the Cambodia Town neighborhood.
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Dracut House of Pizza & Seafood
Dracut House of Pizza & Seafood is a restaurant located in the Pawtucketville neighborhood. It serves pizza.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Lowell
22 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Euphoria Coffee
Euphoria Coffee is a café located in the Chelmsford Center Historic District.
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Frobie's Cafe
Frobie's Cafe is a café in the Centralville neighborhood. It serves coffee shop fare, sandwiches, and ice cream.
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Lowell Book Company
Lowell Book Company is a café located in the Merrimack-Middle Street Historic District.
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Purple Carrot Bread Co.
Purple Carrot Bread Co. is a café located in the City Hall Historic District.
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The Corner Cafe
The Corner Cafe is a café located in the South Common Historic District.
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The Java Room
The Java Room is a coffee shop located in the Chelmsford Center Historic District.
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Tiny Arms Coffee Roasters
Tiny Arms Coffee Roasters is a café located in Cambodia Town.
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Rath's Beef Chips
Rath's Beef Chips operates as a café within the South Common Historic District.
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Sweet Kiwi Frozen Yogurt
Sweet Kiwi Frozen Yogurt is a café located in the Chelmsford Center Historic District. It specializes in ice cream.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Lowell
21 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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BEERWORKS No. 4 Lowell
BEERWORKS No. 4 Lowell is a bar located in the City Hall Historic District.
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Cappy's Copper Kettle
Cappy's Copper Kettle is a bar located in the South Common Historic District.
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Pawtucketville Social Club
Pawtucketville Social Club is a bar located in the Pawtucketville neighborhood.
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Worthen House Cafe
Worthen House Cafe operates as a bar within the City Hall Historic District.
Best Things to Do in Lowell
14 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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National Streetcar Museum
Located in the City Hall Historic District, the National Streetcar Museum showcases historic transit vehicles.
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Boot Cotton Mills Museum
The Boot Cotton Mills Museum is an attraction located in the City Hall Historic District.
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Tsongas Industrial History Center
Located in the City Hall Historic District, the Tsongas Industrial History Center focuses on local industrial heritage.
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American Textile History Museum
Located in The Acre, the American Textile History Museum explored America’s story through the art, science, and history of textiles. The institution closed in June 2016.
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Arts Research Collaborative
Arts Research Collaborative is an attraction located in the City Hall Historic District.
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Middlesex Canal Visitor Center
The Middlesex Canal Visitor Center is located within the Billerica Mills Historic District.
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New England Baseball Museum
Located in the Billerica Mills Historic District, the New England Baseball Museum offers a look at regional sports history.
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Suffolk Mill Turbine Exhibit
Located in the City Hall Historic District, the Suffolk Mill Turbine Exhibit offers a look at industrial history. This attraction provides insight into the area's heritage through its display.
Best Shops in Lowell
14 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Tiny Tile Mosaics
Tiny Tile Mosaics is a shop located in the Chelmsford Center Historic District.
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Trading Clothes
Trading Clothes is a shop located in the Chelmsford Center Historic District.
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Creative Decor and Gift Shop
Creative Decor and Gift Shop is located in the Chelmsford Center Historic District.
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Holy Grail Vintage
Holy Grail Vintage is a shop located in the City Hall Historic District.
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Our Side Custom Apparel
Located in the South Common Historic District, Our Side Custom Apparel is a shop specializing in custom clothing.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Lowell
75 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Chelmsford Public Garden
Located in the Chelmsford Center Historic District, Chelmsford Public Garden serves as a local park for residents and visitors.
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McDermott Reservoir Park
McDermott Reservoir Park is a green space located in the Centralville neighborhood.
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Verterans Memorial Park
Verterans Memorial Park is a park located in the Centralville neighborhood.
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Boarding House Park
Boarding House Park is a green space located within the City Hall Historic District.
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Bourgeois Park
Bourgeois Park is a green space located in the Pawtucketville neighborhood.
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Carter Street Park
Carter Street Park is a green space located in the South Common Historic District.
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Chelmsford Town Common
Chelmsford Town Common is a park located in the Chelmsford Center Historic District.
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Clemente Park
Clemente Park serves as a green space within the Cambodia Town neighborhood.
Nearby cities to explore
More guides within driving distance of Lowell.
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