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 step by step through Lowell to uncover the story of the Beat Generation.
- Worthen House Cafe - This…
- 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 step by step through Lowell to uncover the story of the Beat Generation.
- Worthen House Cafe - This cafe is associated with Jack Kerouac and Edgar Allan Poe. Discover its history and enjoy a meal where Jack once sat.
- Jack Kerouac Park - Visit the park named after Jack Kerouac and listen to his story.
- Patrick J Mogan Cultural Center - What item of Jack’s is housed here? Join the tour to find out and hear his story.
- Pollard Memorial Library - The tour includes a stop at the Pollard Memorial Library to learn about Jack’s connection to this place.
- Lowell - 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 works, and embraced the vibrant spirit of the Beat Generation. Participants will have the opportunity to visit his park, view his typewriter, see the mill where his parents were employed, the…
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 works, and embraced the vibrant spirit of the Beat Generation. Participants will have the opportunity to visit his park, view his typewriter, see 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 much of his time crafting stories. Enjoy the tour at your own pace, at any time. It is hands-free and plays 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.