1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)
English
Included
Explore key locations from Jack Kerouac’s childhood and youth
Visit the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center
Hear stories about the Beat Generation and Kerouac’s inspirations
See historic mills, schools, libraries, and bars connected to his life
€ 8.1
€ 7.45
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Step into the world of one of America’s most influential writers with this self-guided walking tour through Lowell, Massachusetts, tracing the life and inspirations of Jack Kerouac. Your journey begins at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, where you’ll pick up your audio guide and map before setting off at your own pace. As you walk through the city streets, you’ll explore the locations that shaped Kerouac’s early life, from the mills where his parents worked to the high school where he played football. Along the way, hear fascinating stories about the people and places that inspired the writer and the Beat Generation.
The tour is fully hands-free and plays automatically as you move, allowing you to immerse yourself in Kerouac’s world without interruptions. Visit the library he frequented, the bar where he wrote stories, and other iconic sites connected to his life and work. With this flexible experience, you can linger at the spots that intrigue you most, take photos, and fully appreciate the city that influenced one of the 20th century’s literary legends.
Tour on our Walking Tour app in Lowell
Go at your own pace, anytime, the tour never expires
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
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate clothing
Bottle of water
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation nearby
Bring a water bottle for refreshment
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Very small public area with some benches, historical granite markers and cement corn hole things. We took a few pictures and left right away due to shady characters in the park. No playground. No restroom.
Fascinating tribute to a leader of the Beat Generation. Creative work by Houston Sculptor Ben Woitena. Site open 24-7, but was not well maintained.
A little urban park in Lowell. It's an improvement from what this spot looked like when I was a kid. It now has great views of the canal and is dedicated to Jack Kerouac. They have some monuments to Mr. Kerouac. It is nice as you can walk along here and connect through the college and the old Hilton hotel and avoid walking on the side of busy downtown roads. It may connect to more paths as well. But it was raining last I was here and I did not get too far.
Quick stop to see monument. Park is in sketchy part of town. Walk along canal is nice. Wouldn’t recommend going at night
I’m grateful to live right near Kerouac park. It’s a beautiful tribute to a revolutionary writer known the world over. He was born not too far away on Lupine Rd. I had the opportunity to spend most of my day there last month and hang out with and get to know some of the locals. The park is in the shape of a circle and a cross representing Jack’s faith in Catholicism and Buddhism. The park consists of marble pieces with inscriptions of some of his selected prose works like Dr. Sax, Mexico City Blues, Maggie Cassidy, Visions of Gerard and The Town and the City. The park could definitely use a cleaning, but is a touching memorial to a renegade of literary culture.
