Turn Lowell’s mills and canals into a playfield: an app-led scavenger hunt where strategy, speed, and local knowledge score points against other teams nationwide. Perfect for a one‑hour urban adventure that mixes history with light competition.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step off the sidewalk and the Merrimack hums beside you, the river’s current daring you to pick a route through Lowell’s grid of brick mills and canal locks. An app buzzes in your hand; the city becomes a gameboard, cobblestones and murals turned into clues while a remote host watches your score climb.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels—short stretches of walking and standing; no special fitness required
Wildlife
History
Lowell rose as a purpose-built textile center in the early 1800s; its canals and mills powered America’s industrial expansion and shaped worker housing and urban layout.
Conservation
The city balances historic preservation with river cleanup efforts—stay on designated paths, respect restored structures, and pack out any trash to support ongoing conservation.
Reserve your spot on the Lowell City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Zombie Scavengers today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a fully charged phone
The game runs through an app and the remote host communicates via chat—carry a portable charger to avoid interruptions.
Wear sturdy walking shoes
Route is mostly flat but includes uneven sidewalks, steps, and canal-side paths—closed-toe shoes make moving between checkpoints easier.
Time your start
Play during daylight for clearer signs and safer navigation; evenings can be atmospheric but have fewer open businesses to use as landmarks.
Carry water and ID
The hour-long experience is light exercise but urban; bring water and identification in case you need assistance from staff or city services.
Smartphone with data
Required to run the app, view challenges, and communicate with the remote host.
Portable charger/power bank
Keeps your device powered through the hour and lets you snap photos without draining battery.
Comfortable walking shoes
Closed-toe shoes with good traction handle sidewalks, steps, and alleyways comfortably.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated keeps you sharp during timed challenges and walking between checkpoints.
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