Lowell National Historical Park
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Lowell at a glance
- Best time
- April–May, September–October
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Earn an Acre Community Ranger Badge
- Nearby city
- Gateway towns in MA
Explore this park
Alerts(2)
Parking Changes Due to Lowell Folk Fest 7/24-26
NPS detailsBeginning at 5p.m. on Friday, July 24 through Sunday, July 26, please be advised that there will be NO free parking available due to the Lowell Folk Festival. Please note that many streets will be closed to vehicular traffic for the duration of the festival. For more information on parking availability, rates, and street accessibility, please visit the Lowell Folk Festival website.
Lowell Folk Festival 7/24-7/26
NPS detailsThe annual Lowell Folk Festival will be taking place beginning Friday, 7/24 at 6p.m. through Sunday, 7/26 at 6p.m. Please be aware this may impact your visit as the festival encompasses all of downtown Lowell and Lowell National Historical Park. For more information on the festival, visit lowellfolkfest.org. For a full list of park operating hours and services offered during this weekend, please visit our operating hours and seasons page.
Common questions
Planning Lowell National Historical Park
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 2 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Lowell National Historical Park Tours and Riverboat Tour. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
