events

Pawtucket Canal Boat Tour ~ Register in advance

Thursday August 15, 2024 11:00 am
Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center246 Market StreetLowell MA 01852(978) 970-5000
Google Map

Notes regarding time

Tours begin at 11 am, 2 pm and 3 pm

Description

From the Lowell National Historical Park:

Join a Park Ranger for a guided tour of the Pawtucket Canal – the oldest canal in Lowell's historic 5.6-mile canal system. Discover the stories of the workers who built and operated Lowell's remarkable waterpower system while riding along the historic Pawtucket Canal. Disembark at the historic Francis Gate and explore how mill owners and engineers harnessed the water and powered an industrial city.  

Tour may include up to 0.75 miles of walking. Boats are not covered, so please keep weather conditions in mind when planning your visit.  

*Water Levels Permitting - Visitors may have the option to climb a short but steep historic granite staircase and explore the site of Francis Gate on foot.  

Tours begin at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, 246 Market Street.  

There are no restrooms available while on the tour.  Restrooms are available at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center.

Who

All ages

Cost

Adults (ages 17-61): $13 | Youth (ages 6-16): $9 | Child (ages 5 & under): $1 | Student: $9 | Senior (ages 62+): $11

How

More Info

+ Add to Google Calendar   + Add to Apple Calendar