Explore Jack Kerouac’s Lowell with a self-guided tour. Discover his inspirations, childhood haunts, and Beat Generation landmarks at your own pace.
Explore Jack Kerouac’s Lowell with a self-guided tour. Discover his inspirations, childhood haunts, and Beat Generation landmarks at your own pace.
- Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center - The tour begins outside the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, where visitors will learn about the city’s history and its connection to Jack Kerouac. Participants will then be guided through Lowell to uncover the story of the Beat Generation.
- Worthen House Cafe - This cafe is…
- Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center - The tour begins outside the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center, where visitors will learn about the city’s history and its connection to Jack Kerouac. Participants will then be guided through Lowell to uncover the story of the Beat Generation.
- Worthen House Cafe - This cafe is associated with Jack Kerouac and Edgar Allan Poe. Visitors can explore its history and enjoy a meal where Jack once sat.
- Jack Kerouac Park - Named in honor of Jack Kerouac, visitors can explore the park and learn about his life.
- Patrick J Mogan Cultural Center - Discover which of Jack’s items are housed here by taking the tour and hearing his story.
- Pollard Memorial Library - The tour includes a stop at the Pollard Memorial Library to learn about Jack’s connection to this location.
- Lowell - Visitors will explore the streets of Lowell, visit sites linked to Jack Kerouac, and delve into the story of the Beat Generation.

- Tour on our Walking Tour app in Lowell
- Hands free, location aware, the tour plays as you walk
- 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
- Go at your own pace, anytime, the tour never expires
- No food or drink
- No admission, it’s all outside
- No human guide, it’s all led by our walking tour app
- No food or drink
- No admission, it’s all outside
- No human guide, it’s all led by our walking tour app
The tour begins at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center and takes you through locations that influenced Kerouac’s early years, fueled his literary work, and embraced the vibrant spirit of the Beat Generation. Participants will have the opportunity to view his park, his typewriter, the mill where his parents were employed, the high school…
The tour begins at the Lowell National Historical Park Visitor Center and takes you through locations that influenced Kerouac’s early years, fueled his literary work, and embraced the vibrant spirit of the Beat Generation. Participants will have the opportunity to view his park, his typewriter, the mill where his parents were employed, the high school where he played football, the library he regularly visited, and the bar where he spent considerable time crafting stories. Enjoy the tour at your own pace, at any time. It is hands-free and activates as you walk.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.