Lowell travel guide
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You're Going to Love Lowell
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.
Where to Eat in Lowell
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.
When to visit Lowell
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.
How to Get to Lowell
Plane
When flying to Lowell, you’ll arrive at Bedford Hanscom Field (BED), which is located 18 km from the city centre The shortest flight to Lowell from Canada departs from Toronto and takes around 1h 35m.
Train
Amtrak is the most popular train carrier serving Lowell, followed by Acela. The train journey from Lowell to New Haven takes 2h 28m and costs around C$ 21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from New York, expect to pay about C$ 27 for a 4h 09m trip.
Car
Another option to get to Lowell is to pick up a car rental from New York, which is about 304 km from Lowell. You’ll find branches of Ace and Budget, among others, in New York.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Lowell, including CoachRun, OurBus and Bus. From Portland, the bus ride to Lowell takes 185 km and will cost you around C$ 44. From New York, the ticket costs about C$ 42 for a journey of 362 km. Lowell’s bus station is located 0.4 km from the downtown.