Hidden gems - Historic sites in Lowell, United States not to miss (Updated April, 2024)

Hidden gems: Historic sites in Lowell

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Lowell. This list contains 46 places from Historic site category.

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Historic Harrisville Inc

Historical place

👍👍 Very sweet town. Gorgeous views.

5.00 (11 reviews) (~72.35 km from centre)

New Salem Common Historic District

Historical place

👍👍 Travelers, this town is lost in time. New Salem is a charming small town loaded with American history. The Old Academy building school house is the largest and oldest example of stack plank construction in existence. The 1794 meetinghouse has been turned into a performance venue and you can see worl...

5.00 (7 reviews) (~85.2 km from centre)

Rindge Historical Society

Non-profit organization

👍👍 Best museum in Rindge. And yes, there is more than one.

5.00 (7 reviews) (~58.42 km from centre)

Faulkner House

Historical place

5.00 (5 reviews) (~23.49 km from centre)

Kingsbury Grist Mill Medfield Ma

Historical place

4.90 (17 reviews) (~51.74 km from centre)

Warner Historical Society

Historical society

👍👍 Always treasures to be found at their barn sales.

4.90 (14 reviews) (~82.32 km from centre)

Old North Cemetery

Cemetery

👍👍 Truly historic in nature, the burial place of 14th President of the United States, Franklin Pierce. The Pierce plot is located in the Minot enclosure, a small fenced in area off the main area of the cemetery. Pierce's strict interpretation of the Constitution and his firmly held beliefs in States...

4.90 (12 reviews) (~66.61 km from centre)

Joshua Ward House

Historical place

4.90 (12 reviews) (~36.36 km from centre)

Parson Barnard House

Historical place

4.90 (8 reviews) (~16.5 km from centre)

Queset House

Library

👍👍 This is one of the best hidden gems in Easton! The house is beautiful crafted and well thought out. It has one room filled with some really old books, and you can just sit and read them in peace. There are rooms that can be used for conferences. Also, they have a section in the back where they sell...

4.80 (51 reviews) (~65.9 km from centre)

The Colonel Paul Wentworth House

Historical place

4.80 (21 reviews) (~77.14 km from centre)

The Macy-Colby House

Historical place

👍👍 1654- not many houses like it. You have to call ahead for a tour. My mom arranged it so I have no idea what the number is.

4.80 (10 reviews) (~38.36 km from centre)

Gardner-Pingree House

Historical place

👍👍 Do you see a ghost in the second floor left windows? I'm not sure. I was told it was one of Salem's most haunted houses.

4.80 (10 reviews) (~36.66 km from centre)

Weeks Brick House

Historical place

4.80 (6 reviews) (~58.18 km from centre)

Hanover Historical Society

Historical place

4.80 (5 reviews) (~69.79 km from centre)

Hartwell Tavern

Historical place

👍👍 This is such a beautiful old building with so much history. A short walk from the parking lot right along the walking path.

4.70 (143 reviews) (~20.9 km from centre)

Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site

Historical place

👍👍 Guided tours start every 30 minutes which is highly recommended in order to see most of the house. The group size is limited to 8 due to the size of the rooms the tour takes place. Overall very interesting experience. After the tour, you might walk away with a much different view on how the Olmsted...

4.70 (137 reviews) (~38 km from centre)

Methuen Memorial Music Hall

Non-profit organization

👍👍 What an amazing music hall! Visited this music hall for Michael Heys Concert in 2023. What an amazing experience that everyone can enjoy. I got the amazing opportunity to play the Tottacta and Fuger at the end. Would recommend going to a concert!

4.70 (126 reviews) (~13.7 km from centre)

Meriam's Corner

Historical place

👍👍 My 7th Great-Grandparents Joseph Meriam and Dorothy Brooks used to live in that house, and then passed it down to their Son Nathan, my 7th Great-Uncle. Dorothy Brooks married twice, 1st to my 7th Great-Grandfather who I just mentioned above. Their Daughter Mary Merriam, my 6th Great-Grandmother ma...

4.70 (58 reviews) (~20.28 km from centre)

Waters Farm

Open air museum

👍👍 Had my wedding pictures done here.

4.70 (56 reviews) (~71.47 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Historic sites in Lowell, United States