From the stunning natural beauty in places like Pawtucket Falls to the rich history in its many museums to its fantastic location about 25 miles northwest of Downtown Boston, Lowell's slogan puts it simply: "There's a lot to like."
With both the Merrimack River and the Concord River passing through Lowell, this city provides a variety of outdoor activities. Lowell Heritage State Park, located on the Merrimack River, celebrates the city's role in America's industrial history. Activities in the park include bicycling, canal rides, canoeing, boating, fishing, hiking, and swimming.
Lowell is a vibrant, active college town, home to the University of Massachusetts Lowell. Serving as Merrimack Valley's largest university, UMass Lowell is a public research university with more than 18,000 students. It is also home to several museums, some tracing the city's history back to when it was first settled in 1653.
