Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Full gym and spa. Pool area was great as well. Food was good.However price for waterpark is outrageous and no discount offered for staying onsite.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hilton Boston/Woburn
Beautiful and comfortable
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Bedford Plaza Hotel - Boston
It was a nice stay overall.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn & Suites Boston/Waltham
Clean Attentive staff Modern
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Boston Waltham
Upon check in..they gave. Us a room that was not clean and smelled of greasy food. Hair all over the bathroom. They gave us another room and that room was fine.. 2nd time staying at this particular hotel... Over all our stays were enjoyable...will stay again!
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Express Boston - Saugus by IHG
Halloween decor in lobby area with candy was so festive. I had never had the apple cider drink in the lobby, it was fantastic. The hotel was in a good location, close to so much, including a Walmart. The temperature of the room was always on point. No issues with the thermostat. The candied pecans ...
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
The Acre
While visiting The Acre, you might make a stop by sights like Edward A. LeLacheur Park and Mill Girls & Immigrants Exhibit.
Downtown Lowell
While visiting Downtown Lowell, you might make a stop by sights like Lowell Memorial Auditorium and Tsongas Arena.
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 Merrimack Repertory Theater and Concord River.
Highlands Travel Guide
- Cambodia Town
- Harvard University
- Tufts University
- University of Massachusetts Lowell
- Burlington Mall
- Canobie Lake Park
- Nashoba Valley Ski Area
- Lowell Memorial Auditorium
- Merrimack College
- The Mall at Rockingham Park
- MarketStreet Lynnfield
- Philips Academy
- Boston Children's at Waltham
- Regis College
- Fun World
- Mount Auburn Cemetery
- Keefe Center For The Arts
- Moody Street Historic District
