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 Located just 25 miles north of Boston, Lowell sits at an enviable location at the intersection of Routes 495, 93 and 3. As the fourth largest city in Massachusetts, Lowell offers the amenities and excitement of an urban area, but each section of the city feels like a small-town neighborhood with its own distinctive atmosphere. In the 19th century, Lowell was famous as a textile manufacturing center. Today, the restored mill buildings, canals, gatehouses and worker housing from the city’s industrial past are part of The Lowell National Historic Park. The Park’s museum and guided canal or trolley tours attract visitors from all over the world, but the Park also plays a large role in the daily lives of Lowell residents. The walking trails that line the old canals, the nationally-known Lowell Folk Festival, and many other events and exhibits make the vibrant historic area a favorite with residents and visitors alike. Lowell has transitioned from its industrial beginnings into a dynamic city with a diverse economic base and an active cultural life. The 3200-seat Lowell Auditorium hosts many of the country's best performers, while the Merrimack Repertory Theatre is one of the few self-sustaining repertory theater groups in the northeast. The Middlesex Community College and the University of Massachusetts at Lowell also offer a wide variety of cultural events at their downtown campuses. The Paul Tsongas Arena is a favorite sports venue and the home base for the Lowell Lock Monsters, an American Hockey League affiliate of the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes. The Lowell Spinners, a single ‘A’ affiliate of the Boston Red Sox, offer inexpensive family entertainment at the Edward A. LeLacheur Park. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy hiking, biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling at the Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest. The Merrimack and Concord Rivers, which once powered the old textile mills, are now the focus of water activities such as fishing, boating and swimming. Lowell is just 40 minutes by commuter rail to Boston and ideally positioned for quick day trips to New Hampshire’s White Mountains or the region’s many beaches and lakes. |
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