Lowell National Historical Park in Dracut

The rangers here as so informative and helpful. They are so knowledgeable that it is delightful here.

Easy to get to, ok parking

Stopped here without really knowing what to expect. The ranger was very helpful and we were quite surprised how long we stayed in the end. If you’re into old factories it’s quite cool. Rather empty in mid-October, apparently in summer there are boat and tram tours, so that’s probably a better time to visit.

I love having this amazing park in my community. The sound of the trains in the distance is so pleasant and the exhibits are very interesting.

We enjoyed our experience there!

I love my city, born and raised in Lowell, and am extremely proud to say it! There is so much rich history, and I mean absolutely amazing history in our city! I have also passed this love and interest in my city to my 11-year-old son, to the point where I definitely believe that this will be in his future. He yearns for the knowledge and experience of truly knowing all of Lowells national history, and he has so much more to learn!! He makes me so proud, and I cant wait to see what is in store for him.

Take a chance and go for the guided boat tour to discover more about the old Mills

I used to do security here for the Lowell summer music series back in HS its a great experience!!

Nice place for them who loves historical place

Great stop for history of the American Industry Revolution.

Self tour. Not busy at all on the day we went. Interesting history.

Went to get my Senior lifetime pass. Sébastien was super friendly and efficient.

Very surprised!The canal boat tour and Mill and Trolley Tour were excellent. We went into an old mill and saw some of the inter workings and took an old trolley car.The visitor center had exhibits but the best was the Boott Cotton Mills Museum. They have working looms and excellent exhibits about mill life.

Lowell would be nice if it werent for all the scumbags & wasnt so expensive. 🤷‍♀️

Definitely worth a visit. Fascinating to see how it all worked. Free tours on certain days, Thur at 2:30 being one of them. Check with the visitor center.

Great place to visit, they have a railroad museum, mills and old equipment to tour, quilt museum and various food and drink places to indulge in throughout the historical park and little art shops to visit...check it out.

An area that has change the complexion of a city. Way to go Lowell.

We visited here for the Lowell Folk Festival. This is a special event with many musical performances and loads of food vendors. It does get HOT most years, a shady seat is essential no matter how far away from a stage you must sit. Your own folding chairs are a big help, and a water misting fan adds to comfort.

Been here a few times the mills have nice renovations on them and saw the trolley run

Lots of history. Great Folk Festival, with an eclectic blend of free music genres, and fabulous volunteers who make this a must go to event.

Just the best one yet! People were soooo happy that the festival was back! Me and my son had the best time people watching while dining at Tremonte Pizza, a very popular spot... so many couples holding hands, so many happy children. We went on Saturday at dusk, and it was perfect!

The crew that put on the Lowell Folk Festival did an amazing job. Its obvious they take great pride in their city and community!

Went to the Folk Festival. Had a great time.good bands and food with lots of people.

This is a great area to check out, lots of Museums, some free things to check out, some charge. Check out the trolley ride

We were here for the Lowell Folk FestivalFree live music in the parkReally good

it is urgent to clean the historic areas and their surroundings.

Memorable tour with the legendary Mr. Richard Jenkins. Vivid storytelling coupled with well preserved original machinery and buildings -- I could expect nothing more from this icon of American history.

Learned a lot of history. Loved the movies and the museum

The museum was superb! There was a 30 minute video, starts every 30 minutes, but we didnt watch it (unfortunately).

Great place to learn about the history of Lowell, MA and the American Industrial Revolution.

Signage is completely lacking. Makes navigating the place very difficult.

My friend has a little restaurant in the street next to the park if you get a chance to try Jimmys halal chicken the foods great and Jimmys a big hearted hard worker worth the trip. Ive seen him feed homeless people out of his pocket and his chicken is different than anything Ive tried youll walk out smiling and full.

First time visiting this great park last year. Unique park since structures are spread out throughout the city. Came back last month and thought the renovations looked good. Kids will love the summer concerts even more now.

The area is being restored at the moment. The sign said its expected to open in November. What work has been done looks very good

It is a wonderful tribute to the Industrial Revolution and the Textile Mills in the area. The buildings are around town so prepare for a walking tour. I got lost!

First, if you are from outside the area, expect to have a hard time finding the Park. Signs are small and lacking. GPS was not much help because many of the local street signs are missing. The headquarters has a small exhibit area as well as a gift shop. The trolley museum is closed and there are no trolley tours. The canal boat tours have also been cancelled for the time being. The park rangers were all very helpful and friendly. The Boot Mill tour is a key part of understanding the history, so dont skip it. The replica of the boarding house is interesting, although its a quick tour. Be prepared to walk as the sites are scattered within a half mile or so of each other. There is free parking, but, again, signage directing you to it is lacking.

Check out the Lowell Summer Music Series. National headline acts play outside in Boarding House Park. Fantastic venue with great sight lines! It is run by the non-profit Lowell Festival Foundation so the ticket prices are not crazy.

Walking tour was great. Park ranger Rebecca did an awesome job. So much to see. So educational. Stayed for about 5 hours and was never bored!

Lowell, Massachusetts is “the cradle of the Industrial Revolution”. Here is where you experience it.

Tours: Took a tour group of 15 middle school students and teachers here. Wasn’t sure what to expect, but they absolutely loved it! The students especially loved the free trolley you can take from the visitors center to the main museum (tour buses: park at the visitors center lot and take trolleyand seeing how fabric was actually made. An unexpected hit- thanks for the visit!

If you are in the area it is worth stopping by and seeing a textile mill from the 19th century.

I would recommend this because:1. Its free in including parking2. The walkways are well maintained and have ramps for strollers3. You can see nearly all the sites and most of lowell in a couple hours4. Most of the buildings are still in use so are well maintained5. Its an interesting piece of history.

I love history of labor,leaving about the women who worked the machines was interesring. Loved the boat ride. Captain Bill did great job,driving the boat. All the Rangers did a great job.

The Lowell National Park is an urban park spread out over a several block area of downtown Lowell. Some of the buildings and activities are free of charge (the main visitors center, the mill girls boarding house, the immigrant experience, and the trolley ridewhile others have a small cost (Boott Cotton Mill and boat tour).Start at the visitors center where they have a short film explaining about the history of Lowell and the Mills, as well as exhibits telling a shorter version of the story you will see when visiting the other sites.From here you can plan your day: 90 minute canal boat tour, trolley to the Boott Mill (60-90 minsand mill girls house (20-45 mins), or head the other way to a second mill tour (no idea of time here).In addition there are many fun and funky art galleries, museums (the quilt museum is a favoritestores and restaurants between the visitors center and the other sites.

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!

The 15 minute intro video at the visitors center was very interesting and informative. We also really enjoyed the exhibits at the Boott Mill. I was hoping for a little more about the life of the Mill Girls at the Mill Girls exhibit, but all in all, the park was great. Looking forward to going back in slightly nicer weather to walk the trails and go on the canal boat tour. Dont miss the free trolley ride!

Didn’t get much time to check this place out but it looked pretty when I viewed it from the outside !

The park consists of several buildings that were restored. You learn everything there is to know about both past Lowell and the different periods the town went through. The canal tour was really nice and Id recommend taking it. The guides were all very helpful and are ready to tell you all about the town.

Walk into the Visitor Center to get great information about this historic site. Lowell was designed as a town with textile mills and all of the extensive planning went into creating efficiency, mass production of cloth and a good place for workers. Many women were hired here breaking down the barriers for work outside the household. A short walk or trolley ride from the Visitor Center is the actual mills. Fascinating! Hoping you see the video and spend some time here exploring the sights.

The location Google provides is for THE BUSINESS OFFICE ONLY. Do not even park near it and dont bother trying to enter. There are NO EXHIBITS at this address. Go instead the the Visitors Center which has terrible signage on the street. Once there join a tour, ride the beautiful tolly cars, take a boat ride on the canals, etc. The gift store is poor but the extensive restorations in this very large Historic Place are worth seeing.