Views from the Trolley
Lowell National Historical Park · Massachusetts
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Next time
Sunday, Oct 11 · 10:00 AM
Local time at the park
About this program
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!
- Where to meet
- 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.
- Good to know
- 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.
From the National Park Service.
Upcoming dates
- Sunday, Oct 1110:00 AM
Schedule from the Lowell National Historical Park, checked daily. Programs can change, so check before you go.
At the park that day
Weather
67° / 44°
overcast clouds · OpenWeather forecast
Sunset
6:11 PM
Sunday
No closures or road changes reported within 20 miles in the last week.
