Headed to town for a day trip this weekend- must see’s?

Submitted by catsbluepajamas t3_10fp1sn in LowellMA

I have not spent a day in Lowell for many moon. Headed down to show my partner, he’s never been to lowell! The only place I plan on def going is the Olympia for some of my favorite Greek foods. Was thinking headed to millno5 maybe hit up a gallery (boyfriend is an artist). My brain knows there are so many great places but I’m drawing dumb blanks. Any suggestions would be great, I really want to show off lowell.

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Jormungand1342 t1_j4y6wcq wrote

If he is an artist I would check out western ave studios. It's a community art building and they have an art show event this weekend, plus there are a lot of artists in there so just walking the gallery is a ton of fun. Navigation Brewery is also there so if you like beer they have some good stuff!

As for food if you have room after Olympia I am a huge fan of 1981 Ramen Bar and Tasty Dumpling, they both have really good food.

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catsbluepajamas OP t1_j4zjgep wrote

Yessss! That’s exactly what I was hoping to find. Will def be checking out western Ave studios thank you so much!

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Nightbal t1_j4y9dk6 wrote

The Boott mills museum has no right to be as good as it is

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catsbluepajamas OP t1_j4zizpt wrote

I went on a field trip there when I was a kiddo and yes it was fun! That’s a great suggestion thank you!

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Lopsidedlopside t1_j4yj9b2 wrote

If you want some good, cheap food, that will fill you up hit up Rancho Tipico. I moved outta Lowell 5 years ago and still make the trip for good Dominican food. So good. Or I’ll head over to Pho 88 sometimes still, I’ve never had a bad meal. Damn, I didn’t realize how spoiled I was growing up food wise now that I live up in NH. Can’t even find a decent slice of pizza up here.

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ghost_slumberparty t1_j4yut8f wrote

Mill number 5 is really cool. It’s a collective of a bunch of different shops. It has a movie theater, and usually some kind of market is running on weekends.

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FishermanNatural3986 t1_j5026ja wrote

If you are here Saturday (really any day but Saturday should be extra good) head to Mill No 5. They're doing a vintage market type thing from 12-5 that looks pretty good

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Kind-Construction-57 t1_j50x7n1 wrote

Pass on the Greek food and get the best Asian fusion at Sizzlin Kitchen. You’ll thank me.

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catsbluepajamas OP t1_j50xsey wrote

I might be staying through dinner time so maybe k can check out sizzlin kitchen too, def hitting up the Greeks tho. It’s my absolute favorite

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Kind-Construction-57 t1_j5187b8 wrote

If you’re staying into dinner time and want some stick to your ribs food and drink, try out The Keep. Their wings are something to write home about and their cocktails are always top notch.

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babebluize t1_j50aeoc wrote

@artuplowell on IG has a map of all our murals

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In-Verse t1_j511iw1 wrote

If you like Greek food, make sure to stop by Sophia's Greek Pantry.

If you're here for breakfast, I'd recommend going to Arthur's for a boott mill and coffee. Then you can do the riverwalk for a nice view of the Merrimack. There are loads of other fantastic breakfast options too.

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catsbluepajamas OP t1_j511tl5 wrote

Oh man I haven’t had a boot mill from Arthur’s in a long time!

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