Jack Kerouac's Lowell Self Guided Walking Tour
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Our tour will start at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, pass by the places that shaped Kerouac’s childhood, inspired his writing, and welcomed the wild energy of the Beat Generation. You’ll get a chance to see his park, his typewriter, the mill his parents worked at, the high school he played football, the library he often frequented and the bar he spent much of his time writing stories. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is hands free, and plays as you walk.
Departure Point
- The tour starts outside the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center where you'll hear the history of the city and the link to Jack Kerouac. Then you'll be guided step by step through Lowell discover the story of the beat generation.,
- The cafe has links to Jack Kerouac and Edgar Allan Poe. Discover it's history then get a chance to grab a meal where Jack sat.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center246 Market St, Lowell, MassachusettsThe tour starts outside the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center where you'll hear the history of the city and the link to Jack Kerouac. Then you'll be guided step by step through Lowell discover the story of the beat generation., Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Worthen House Cafe141 Worthen Street, Lowell, MA 01852The cafe has links to Jack Kerouac and Edgar Allan Poe. Discover it's history then get a chance to grab a meal where Jack sat. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Jack Kerouac Park93 Bridge Street, Lowell, MA 01852The park named after the man, see the park and hear his story. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Patrick J Mogan Cultural Center40 French Street, Lowell, MA 01852What item of Jack his housed here? Take the tour to find out and hear his story. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Pollard Memorial Library401 Merrimack St, , Lowell, MassachusettsYou'll stop by the Pollard Memorial Library and hear about Jack's link here. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: LowellLowell, MassachusettsYou'll explore the street of Lowell, see sites linked to Jack Kerouac, and discover the story of the Beat Generation. Duration: 30 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Go at your own pace, anytime, the tour never expires
- Tour on our Walking Tour app in Lowell
- Hands free, location aware, the tour plays as you walk
- No food or drink
- No admission, it's all outside
- No human guide, it's all led by our walking tour app
Our tour will start at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, pass by the places that shaped Kerouac’s childhood, inspired his writing, and welcomed the wild energy of the Beat Generation. You’ll get a chance to see his park, his typewriter, the mill his parents worked at, the high school he played football, the library he often frequented and the bar he spent much of his time writing stories. Go at your own pace, anytime. The tour is hands free, and plays as you walk.
Departure Point
- The tour starts outside the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center where you'll hear the history of the city and the link to Jack Kerouac. Then you'll be guided step by step through Lowell discover the story of the beat generation.,
- The cafe has links to Jack Kerouac and Edgar Allan Poe. Discover it's history then get a chance to grab a meal where Jack sat.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center246 Market St, Lowell, MassachusettsThe tour starts outside the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center where you'll hear the history of the city and the link to Jack Kerouac. Then you'll be guided step by step through Lowell discover the story of the beat generation., Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Worthen House Cafe141 Worthen Street, Lowell, MA 01852The cafe has links to Jack Kerouac and Edgar Allan Poe. Discover it's history then get a chance to grab a meal where Jack sat. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Jack Kerouac Park93 Bridge Street, Lowell, MA 01852The park named after the man, see the park and hear his story. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Patrick J Mogan Cultural Center40 French Street, Lowell, MA 01852What item of Jack his housed here? Take the tour to find out and hear his story. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Pollard Memorial Library401 Merrimack St, , Lowell, MassachusettsYou'll stop by the Pollard Memorial Library and hear about Jack's link here. Duration: 5 minutesStop At: LowellLowell, MassachusettsYou'll explore the street of Lowell, see sites linked to Jack Kerouac, and discover the story of the Beat Generation. Duration: 30 minutesAdditional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Go at your own pace, anytime, the tour never expires
- Tour on our Walking Tour app in Lowell
- Hands free, location aware, the tour plays as you walk
- No food or drink
- No admission, it's all outside
- No human guide, it's all led by our walking tour app
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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