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Directions to Lowell
By Car

From Route 495 (Exit 35C) or Route 3 (Exit 30A if traveling southbound, Exit 30B if traveling northbound) to Thorndike Street (Exit 5B). Follow “National Park Visitor Center” signs into downtown Lowell, Massachusetts.

Parking in all Garages is $10 all day during the festival.

By Public Transportation

Schedules are subject to Change, please consult these organizations before planning your trip.

LRTA Bus: 

Lowell Regional Transit Authority

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

MBTA Train – Lowell Line

MBTA Schedule (Web Site)

Monday - Friday Schedule in PDF format (from MBTA Web Site)

Weekend Schedule in PDF format (from MBTA Site)


Most events are free, but featured readings require tickets.




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Take advantage of hotel discounts that include tickets to Poetry Festival Featured Reading events.

in PDF format