Lowell may not be the biggest and brightest of Massachusetts cities, but it has a certain cultural charm and a past brimming with historical significance. Nicknamed "The Spindle City", Lowell made significant contributions to the American industrial revolution as a center for textile manufacturing, and was one of the first planned industrial communities. Though its mills and factories have been shuttered since the end of the Second World War, Lowell pays homage to them with a whopping 39 nationally registered historic places. The city is full of nice, suburban neighborhoods, boasts a pretty lively downtown area, and is just a jaunty 45-minute train ride from downtown Boston.
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