Are reservations required for park tours?

Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling 978-970-5000 during the regular business hours of 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (daily during summer, Monday - Friday in the off-season).

Where can I park in Lowell?

Parking is available in the Visitor Center Parking Lot (see next FAQ) as well as in numerous muninciple garages located within walking distance of park sites.

To drive to Lowell National Historical Park, take the Lowell Connector from either Route 495 (Exit 35C) or Route 3 (Exit 30A if traveling southbound, Exit 30B if traveling northbound) to Thorndike Street (Exit 5B). Follow "National Park Visitor Center" signs. Free parking is available in the Visitor Parking Lot next to Market Mills.

Commuter rail service is available from Boston's North Station to Lowell's Gallagher Terminal. Lowell Regional Transportation Authority shuttles run between Gallagher Terminal and downtown Lowell every half hour, Monday through Friday, 6:00 am - 6:00 pm and Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.