Coffee shops in Lowell

Lowell has a real coffee shop culture, anchored downtown and fed by two college campuses and a lot of people who work from laptops. When…

Jobs near Lowell

Lowell's job market is anchored by healthcare and higher education, and it reaches a lot further than the city line. Lowell General Hospital and UMass…

Public Transportation in Lowell

Public Transportation in LowellPublic transportation in Lowell runs on three connected systems: the LRTA local buses for getting around the city and nearby towns, the…

Commute From Lowell to Boston

Commute From Lowell to BostonThe Lowell to Boston commute gives you two real choices: the MBTA Lowell Line train from Lowell Station to North Station,…

Getting Around Lowell Without a Car

Getting Around Lowell Without a CarYes, you can get around Lowell without a car, and how well it works depends mostly on where in the…

Best restaurants in Lowell

People ask me where to eat in Lowell more than almost anything else, so here is my honest answer: these are the places I send…

How Far Is Lowell From the Airport?

How Far Is Lowell From the Airport?Lowell's main airport is Boston Logan International, roughly 30 miles south, which is about 40 minutes by car in…

Commuter Rail Near Lowell

Commuter Rail Near LowellLowell has its own commuter rail station: Lowell Station at the Gallagher Terminal, the northern end of the MBTA's Lowell Line, with…

What Is Traffic Like in Lowell?

What Is Traffic Like in Lowell?Traffic in Lowell is manageable inside the city most of the day, and the real pressure points are the regional…

Does Lowell Have Flooding Problems?

Does Lowell Have Flooding Problems?Lowell is a river city, and the factual answer is that flooding in Lowell is a property by property question, not…