Top 10 Things To Do in Lowell, Massachusetts

Lowell Downtown Food Tour

Lowell is known as having some of the best and most diverse food in the state. You’ll hear all about what makes this community so special from a local friendly guide on our Saturday Lowell food tour. Relax and enjoy a fun afternoon in this mill city!

Walk Through Lowell National Park

How many national parks have you visited in Massachusetts? There are so many other fun tours you can also take in Lowell besides our food tour! Try a canal boat tour, for example! The National Park service also offers walking tours, Suffolk mill tour, and even a Riverboat tour. The city is truly a sight to behold on a beautiful day.

Outdoor Music Festival Series

Every weekend throughout the summer you’re invited to bring your lawn chairs or blankets and dinner and enjoy some wonderful free tunes. Check their Lowell Summer Music Series calendar for more information and mark the dates you’d like to join.

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Spring Lantern Festival in Lowell or Asian Water Festival

Every spring, this unique annual event takes place in Lowell which is a day that culminates in releasing lanterns like they do in Japan. Sign up for alerts on their lantern festival website so you can be the first to know which date it is this spring. Another wonderful festival in Lowell is in August which is their Asian Water Festival, which includes a fun day of boating, performances, and merchants.

Lowell 1841 Cemetery Walking Tour

You may hear about notable Lowell residents on our food tour, and you can also take a walk through the 1841 Lowell Cemetery. If you’re a fan of old cemeteries, you can also watch their video tour online first to familiarize yourself with what to expect when you go.

Kayak, Canoe, SUP, or White Water Rafting in Lowell

Doesn’t the idea of a sunset paddle tour sound fun? Well you can sign up for it through UMass Lowell’s Kayak Center. Float on the Merrimack River and enjoy the breeze and the views as well as the company. Check out their website for more information. Another fun idea is to go white water rafting on the Concord River in Lowell. Can you believe there are so many exciting water activities here in Lowell!?

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Lowell Grecian Festival

Every year in late May/early June you can experience the Lowell Greek Festival. So many look forward to this festival every year for the greek food, pastry, live music and dancing. There are also some delicious Greek restaurants in Lowell! Check out our list of our favorite Greek food.

Enjoy Some Theater!

Did you know that the Merrimack Reperatory Theatre is located in Lowell? They offer remarkable new and contemporary plays to modern audiences, and they have a wonderful line-up! You’ll love being the first to see some of these thoughtful performances. Another wonderful theater experience is at the Middlesex Community College.

Mill No. 5 Retail Center

Uncover one of our favorite retail shopping experiences at Mill No. 5 in Lowell, which is aesthetically one of the coolest spots in the state but also a lot of fun. You can shop for new apothecary wellness items, try a new coffee and pastry, catch a flick at Luna Theater, and enjoy the Farmer’s Market there on weekends.

Lowell Folk Festival

Any top 10 list would be remiss without mentioning the amazing Lowell Folk Festival, a 3-day event in late July that is so incredible!