Canalway Cultural District Map and Guide

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Canalway CULTURAL DISTRICT

Credit: Tory Germann

CANALWAY CULTURAL DISTRICT

BY THE NUMBERS

158 acres of culture, art, parks and retail to explore.

100+ free public and private events, performances and activities.

60+ eateries, coffee shops, restaurants and shops call the district home.

Approximately

500,000 people visit the district each year.

The district is home to

49 art and cultural destinations and public parks.

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High Hat at Mill No 5 UnchARTed Gallery & Studios The Luna Theater Merrimack Repertory Theatre Lowell High School Irish Theater MCC Donahue Family Academic Arts Center

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Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center New England Quilt Museum National Streetcar Museum Whistler House Museum of Art Boott Cotton Mills Museum Brush Art Gallery & Studios Ayer Lofts Art Gallery Arts League of Lowell Gallery Z Artists Co-op Western Avenue Studios and Lofts The Loading Dock Gallery Arts Research Collaborative

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The Worker Homage to Women Human Construction Concord River Greenway Agapetime Pawtucket Prism Jack Kerouac Commemorative The Lowell Sculptures Industry, Not Servitude Stele for the Merrimack James McNeill Whistler Dutton Street Mural ALL Gallery Mural Hydro Sculpture

PARKS & PLAZAS 34. Utopian Park 35. JFK Plaza 36. Whistler House Park 37. Market Street Park 38. Mack Plaza 39. Victorian Garden 40. Lucy Larcom Park 41. Derby Park 42. Eastern Canal Park / Kerouac Park 43. Lower Locks Plaza 44. Concord River Greenway 45. Riverwalk 46. Liberty Tree Park

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HISTORY From the nation’s largest industrial center to one of the most exciting cultural hubs in Massachusetts, Lowell’s Canalway Cultural District (CCD) is defined by a thriving arts community, weekly cultural activities, special events and festivals, and an array of dining destinations.

At the heart of the district is the Lowell National Historical Park (LNHP) which interprets Lowell’s industrial, cultural and social history through museum, trolley and canal boat tours and other seasonal activities. Most of Lowell’s historic mill, commercial and civic buildings have been preserved and restored and are now home to artists, residents and new businesses.

ARTS & CULTURE Lowell’s top cultural attractions are located in the CCD including 15 public art pieces, nine public parks, over 20 annual festivals and events as well as countless concerts, a professional and community theater companies, art exhibits and sporting events.

DINING More than 40 restaurants are within walking distance to art and performance venues in the Canalway Cultural District and offer a wide variety of dining options to satisfy your personal tastes and budget. Enjoy a relaxing evening with cocktails and dessert for a pleasurable experience in the District.

SHOPPING Unique shops, museum stores and one-ofa-kind boutiques for everyone make the Canalway Cultural District a well-rounded shopping destination. From traditional and cultural downtown retail to uniquely creative mill malls and ethnic specialty shops, the District has a lot to like.

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FESTIVALS & EVENTS In all seasons, the Canalway Cultural District is alive with festivals, special events and family activities. From historic walks and talks to ethnic festivals and from heart-stopping whitewater rafting to the annual, three-day Lowell Folk Festival, Spring and Summer burst with outdoor excitement. Fall and winter also have a full schedule of events that includes Halloween fun, City of Lights holiday parade and celebration and WinterFest along with UML Division I sports.

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