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In 1813, after touring British textile factories, Boston merchant Francis Cabot Lowell supported the development of a power loom that shaped the history of the U.S. textile industry. Looking for a site to set up a factory, a group of investors called “The Boston Associates” discovered Lowell, at the confluence of the Concord and Merrimack rivers. They were impressed by the waterpower potential of the two rivers. Construction of textile mills and a series of power canals began in 1822.

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EDITOR PICKConcord, Mass.: A Literature Lover's VacationAAA Travel Editorial Team04/06/2023 : If you enjoy literary-themed travel, then put Concord at the top of your list. This Massachusetts town is filled with history related to the greats of American literature.Concord, Mass.: A Literature Lover's Vacation
EDITOR PICK7 Amazing Mid-century Modern Buildings in the U.S.AAA Travel Editor, Patricia Miller04/05/2023 : Explore these places to go and things to see where you'll find examples of mid-century modern architecure in the United States.7 Amazing Mid-century Modern Buildings in the U.S.
ARTICLELowell In 1813, after touring British textile factories, Boston merchant Francis Cabot Lowell supported the development of a power loom that shaped the history of the U.S. textile industry. Looking for a site to set up a factory, a group of investors called “The Boston Associates” discovered Lowell, at the confluence of the Concord and Merrimack rivers. They were impressed by the waterpower potential of the two rivers. Construction of textile mills and a series of power canals began in 1822.Lowell
NATIONAL PARKCape Cod National Seashore Occupying 40 miles along Cape Cod's coastline, the 43,608-acre Cape Cod National Seashore offers dunes constantly reshaped by storm and wind, marshland, glacial cliffs and dense forests. Spared the scars of industrial buildup, the beaches, ponds and open fields remain protected in a natural state. The cape also is marked by weathered cottages, villages and lighthouses.Cape Cod National Seashore
NATIONAL PARKDelaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Stretching for 40 miles along the Delaware River in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area encompasses nearly 70,000 acres. Popular with artists and wealthy vacationers during the late 1800s, the gap is a picturesque break in the Kittatinny Ridge of the Appalachian Mountains. The park is threaded by the Delaware River. Wooded Mount Tammany and Mount Minsi rise abruptly 1,200 feet above the river at the Water Gap.Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
NATIONAL PARKFinger Lakes National Forest Finger Lakes National Forest lies on a ridge between Seneca and Cayuga lakes, via I-90, I-81 and SR 17. New York's only national forest was officially designated as such in October 1985. The forest comprises just 16,212 acres and is one of the country's smallest national forests.Finger Lakes National Forest
NATIONAL PARKFire Island National Seashore Fire Island National Seashore encompasses most of the lands between Robert Moses State ParkFire Island National Seashore
NATIONAL PARKFort Lennox National Historic Site NOTE: The site is closed for conservation work and is scheduled to reopen in May 2020. Daily 10-6, June 21-Sept. 1; Wed.-Sun. and holiday Mon. 10-5, May 17-June 20; Fri.-Sun. and holiday Mon. 10-5, Sept. 5 to mid-Oct. Phone ahead to confirm schedule. Admission $6.78; $5.83 (ages 66+); free (ages 0-17); $16.96 (family). Prices may vary. Phone (450) 291-5700 or (888) 773-8888.Fort Lennox National Historic Site
NATIONAL PARKFort Stanwix National Monument Off SR 26 at 100 N. James St. in Rome, Fort Stanwix was built during the French and Indian War. In 1776, at the outbreak of the Revolution, the fort was repaired and restored by American rebels. Attacked by a force of British, Tories and Native Americans in 1777, it withstood a 3-week siege. The fort contains exhibits. Costumed interpreters re-enact 18th-century life in a military outpost. Museum open daily 9-5, Apr.-Dec.; Wed.-Sun. 9-5, rest of year. Fortress open daily 9:15-4:45. Closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Free. Phone (315) 338-7730.Fort Stanwix National Monument
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