With a population of 106,519, Lowell is a must-see destination in Massachusetts, United States. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Lowell has to offer.
If you’re looking for affordable options, Cobblestones of Lowell (91 Dutton Street) and Tavern in the Square - Lowell (900 Chelmsford St) are great picks.
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Lowell in July, when the average temperature is 23 °C, and the highest can go up to 29 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -9 °C, with an average temperature of -4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in November, when precipitation is around 103 mm. In contrast, May is usually the driest month of the year in Lowell, with an average rainfall of 85 mm.
When flying to Lowell, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 11 miles from the city centre The shortest flight to Lowell from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 35m.
Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Lowell. The train journey from Lowell to Providence takes 0h 45m and costs around C$ 7 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New Haven, expect to pay about C$ 15 for a 2h 28m trip.
Another option to get to Lowell is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 189 miles from Lowell. You’ll find branches of Ace and Budget, among others, in New York.
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including OurBus, Bus and Concord Coach Lines. From Providence, the bus ride to Lowell takes 60 miles and will cost you around C$ 22. From Portsmouth, the ticket costs about C$ 74 for a journey of 75 miles. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.2 miles from the downtown.