A historic trolley travels alongside a filled canal with a brick building on the other side.

Views from the Trolley

Lowell National Historical Park

Special Event
  • Oct 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM
  • Free

All aboard!

Journey through downtown Lowell on a historic trolley for a guided tour along the rails to view Lowell's canal system and several of the gatehouse structures that powered Lowell's factories. Riders can play a round of 'gatehouse bingo' along the way or enjoy the views as a ranger and Sidney the Squirrel share the history of these important structures. All ages welcome!

Tours will be offered Sunday, October 4 and Sunday October 11. The tour will begin at 10am at the Visitor Center (246 Market Street) and last 1.5 hours, ending at the Boott Cotton Mills Museum (115 John Street), with a special route that will span the entire trolley track system.

The tour is free, but space is limited; Registration is required. Please call 978-970-5000 to reserve your spot today!

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Reservation or Registration

Please call 978-970-5000 to reserve your spot today!

Location

The tour will begin at the Visitor Center (246 Market Street). Validated parking is available at the HCID parking garage, located at 350.4 Dutton St.

Latitude and Longitude 42.644543, -71.313158

Schedule

Date:

Oct 4, 2026

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

1 hour and 15 minutes

The tour will begin at 10:00 am and last 1.5 hours. It is advised that attendees arrive 15-minutes before the tour starts.

Event Type

  • Children’s Program
  • Guided Tour
  • Ride
  • Talk
Tags: guided tours