Guided tours are offered seasonally at Lowell National Historical Park. Go to the operating hours and season page to learn more about visiting the park. ![]() NPS Image Suffolk Mill TourExplore how numerous factors have shaped both the city’s past and its present. This tour combines a short trip through the historic city accompanied by a park ranger with a guided visit into the River Transformed Exhibit at the Suffolk Mill. This tour is free. For more information and to register ahead of time, visit recreation.gov. Day of registration can be done at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk.
![]() NPS Image A River Transformed Walking TourDiscover how the power of the Merrimack River was harnessed into textile production in the 19th century. This tour combines a walk along the riverwalk accompanied by a park ranger with a guided visit to the River Transformed Exhibit at the Suffolk Mill. This tour is free. For more information and to register ahead of time, visit recreation.gov. Day of registration can be done at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum front desk. NPS Image Pawtucket Canal TourWho dug the canals? Who laid the stone walls? Who operated the locks and gates? Discover the human stories of the workers who built and operated Lowell's remarkable waterpower system while riding along the historic Pawtucket Canal. Disembark at the historic Francis Gate and explore how mill owners and engineers harnessed and directed water through the city. Find out who is still "working the water" today. Pawtucket Canal Tour registration available now at recreation.gov. NPS Image Riverboat ToursDiscover the stories of the people who made the Merrimack River their home throughout the centuries. Learn more about how the landscape has changed. For important tour information and directions, please check this link. NPS Image Special Tours and ProgramsLowell National Historical Park often offers a variety of special talks, tours, and programs. Check our Special Events Calendar to learn more about these opportunities. Full Works ToursOffered on a limited basis, this special 2.5 hour-long ranger-guided tour provides a comprehensive look into how the water of the Merrimack River was harnassed into a complex canal system and use to power a massive cotton textile industry in Lowell in the 19th century. This tour meets and ends at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center (246 Market St.) 2025 Scheduled Dates: 6/28, 7/12, 7/20, 8/2, 8/10, 8/23 For more information and to register, visit recreation.gov. |
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Last updated: June 16, 2025