Lowell National Historical Park
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era.
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About Lowell National Historical Park
Lowell’s water-powered textile mills catapulted the nation – including immigrant families and early female factory workers – into an uncertain new industrial era. Nearly 200 years later, the changes that began here still reverberate in our shifting global economy. Explore Lowell, a living testament to the dynamic human story of the industrial revolution.
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Driving times from Lowell National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.
Hours
Lowell National Historical Park
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Activities
Getting there
Summer: Throughout the summer, temperatures range from the mid 60s to mid 90s during the day, with rain and thunderstorms more common in the months of July and August. Boats and trolleys operate rain or shine and are only cancelled in cases of extreme weather or the presence of thunder and lightning. Winter: Winters are typically cold with temperatures in the mid 30s and 40s (with occasional single digit temperatures) and snow storms with a few inches accumulation occur frequently throughout the season.
Frequently asked questions
- What is there to do at Lowell National Historical Park?
- Popular activities include Arts and Crafts, Arts and Culture, Boat Tour, Boat Tour, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store.
- Which national parks are within a day's drive of Lowell National Historical Park?
- Within about a day's drive you can reach Minute Man National Historical Park (28 min), Longfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site (38 min), Boston African American National Historic Site (38 min), Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site (39 min), Boston National Historical Park (39 min), Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site (42 min).