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Lowell National Historical Park, Lowell

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Discover how textile manufacturing transformed the city at Lowell National Historical Park, encompassing several historical sites, such as a series of canals and a 19th-century mill. Walk through the museum dedicated to old textile manufacturing processes and visit factories that contributed to the Industrial Revolution in Lowell. Inspect intact canal raceways (currents used to turn water wheels), and stop by the cultural center commemorating generations of immigrants. Check out the working streetcar line, take a relaxing tour on a canal boat, and learn how water powered nearby factories. If you are unsure where to start, head to the visitor's center to ask for a map and advice. For travelers who use our world travel planner, Lowell holidays become easier to arrange, with trips to the Lowell National Historical Park and other attractions mapped out and timetabled.

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• By Vinny1855

  Did the walking tour with Ranger Charly. It goes from the visitor center through town to the Boott Mill Museum (which is also part of national park).  more »

• By gascolator

  Lowell National Historical Park is an urban park, distributed over a good part of what was "downtown" and industrial Lowell. It includes a visitor center, mill with working looms, and the residential ...  more »

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• By Gregory Rosic

  I would recommend this because: 1. It's free in including parking 2. The walkways are well maintained and have ramps for strollers 3. You can see nearly all the sites and most of lowell in a couple hours 4. Most of the buildings are still in use so are well maintained 5. It's an interesting piece of history.

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• By Guadalupe Williams

  We visited the visitor center, the Boott Cotton Mills Museum, the Mill Girls and Immigrants Exhibit, and the park trolley. We weren’t 100% sure what to expect but we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The rich history of the town of Lowell and its impact on the country was wonderful to learn about. Every park ranger we encountered was friendly and helpful. The exhibits were surprisingly detailed and curated with such thoroughness. We left with an appreciation for how people lived and worked in the days of the 1800’s. Thought provoking!

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