Lowell National Historical Park Massachusetts Lowell Waterways National Park Services U.S. Department of the Interior
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Riverwalk Ramble Heritage Hike Stroll the scenic Merrimack and enjoy Walk the Western Canalway through the views from atop the Great River Wall. Lowell’s storied “Acre” neighborhood Discover how Lowell’s natural and urban and explore the rich history and vibrant environments shaped each other’s history, culture of the many ethnic groups who and are still intertwined today. have called this city home. s 1.6 miles s 1 mile
Redevelopment Rove Waterpower Walk EXPLORE. LEARN. PLAY. Nearly 200 years ago, Lowell’s groundbreaking canal Learn how historic mill complexes and Discover lock chambers, gatehouses, system transformed the landscape and powered the city’s new textile mills. Today, this canalside spaces are transformed into a turbine pits, and dams, and celebrate the network of waterways has reemerged as a defining feature of contemporary life in vibrant mixed-use neighborhood that spirit of innovation and the triumph of will serve as a dramatic new gateway technology that harnessed the power of downtown Lowell. Get outside and connect with Lowell’s evolving stories of immigration, for the city. water for modern industry. technology, environmental change, and preservation. s 1 mile s 1.2 miles Key Riverwalk Ramble 1.6 Miles POINTS OF INTEREST
CONCORD RIVER GREENWAY Waterpower Walk ELDRED L. FIELD 1.2 Miles HYDROELECTRIC FUTURE PATHS PLANT Heritage Hike WATER FLOW 1 Mile
WESTERN CANAL WASTEWAY Redevelopment Rove AIKEN STREET 1 Mile NORTHERN CANAL WASTE GATEHOUSE NORTHERN CANAL WALKWAY LITTLE CANADA (SEASONAL)
NORTHERN CANAL
PAWTUCKET DAM NORTHERN CANAL GATEHOUSE MERRIMACK TREMONT WASTEWAY BOOTT COTTON MILLS GATEHOUSE COURTYARD AND TURBINE
EASTERN CANAL
VANDENBERG ESPLANADE
BOOTT COTTON MILLS MUSEUM MOODY STREET FEEDER GATEHOUSE
HOLY TRINITY ST. PATRICK’S CHURCH CHURCH
MARKET MILLS LOWER LOCKS GATEHOUSE
GUARD LOCKS AND INDUSTRIAL FRANCIS GATE MERRIMACK CANAL PAWTUCKET CANAL CANYON
WESTERN CANAL SWAMP LOCKS HAMILTON CANAL North GATEHOUSE
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0 0.1 Mile 0.2 0.3 of these routes and points of interest, visit PAWTUCKET CANAL http://go.usa.gov/YDc9