Lowell : Massachusetts

Located in Middlesex County, Lowell is the fourth largest city in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It stands at the confluence of the Merrimack and Concord rivers, 25 miles northwest of Boston. Its strategic location at the intersections of Routes 495, 93 and 3, provides excellent access other important places in Massachusetts as well as New Hampshire and Maine. Commuter rail also provides an easy 40-minute ride to Boston's North Station.
Religious and civic organizations play an important role in the Lowell community.  Over 40 religious denominations are represented through a variety of churches, synagogues, temples and mosques.  Traditional service and fraternal organizations, such as the American Legion, the Masons, Knights of Columbus, Elks, and Kiwanis also have active chapters in Lowell.
Lowell enjoys a typical four-season climate with warm summers and cold and snowy winters.

Area: 14 square miles (2000)

Elevation: 110 feet above sea level

Latitude: 42.64 N

Longitude: 71.31 W

Average Temperatures: January, 24.7° F; July, 72.5° F; annual, 51.6° F

Annual Average Precipitation: 42.8 inches of rain; 42.6 inches of snow

Population: 103,111 (as on July 2005)

Attractions

    * National Historical Park
    * Lowell Memorial Auditorium

Festivals

    * The Lowell Folk Festival in July
    * The Lowell Summer Music Festival from July to September
    * Lowell Irish Festival in September