Prior to making your travel arrangements, we recommend calling (978) 634-2405 for an update on the status of your seminar. Seminars are confirmed approximately two weeks prior to the seminar start date. UMass Lowell is located conveniently between two major airports: Logan International Airport in Boston, MA and the Manchester Boston Regional Airport in Manchester, NH. Click here for maps and directions. Attendees flying in for the seminars will need to arrange for daily transportation between their hotel and the University campus.
UMass Lowell's Inn & Conference Center is located in the heart of scenic downtown Lowell, overlooking the Concord River and the
Pawtucket Canal, and just minutes from the intersections of I-495, I-93,
Route 3 and the Lowell Connector. When making room reservations, request the
2012 UML Plastics Seminar rate to receive special pricing.

Lowell is a city rich in history and
culture. America’s
Industrial Revolution is commemorated at the Lowell
National Historical Park, where visitors can tour the canals, turbine exhibit, textile mills, and "mill girl" boarding houses that tell the story of the
transition from farm to factory. Birthplace of Whistler and Kerouac, Lowell is
also home to the largest free folk festival in the United States. With sports
events, historical parks, museums, and theaters, Lowell has something for
everyone.
For more information on Lowell and the surrounding areas, visit http://www.merrimackvalley.org
Boston, located about 30 minutes from Lowell by commuter rail or car, is a city brimming with history, arts,
museums, and sports. The
Freedom Trail highlights 16 historic sites, including
Boston Common, Faneuil Hall, Paul Revere House, the U.S.S. Constitution, and the Old
North Church, the site of the lantern signal "One if by Land, Two if by Sea" that started the American Revolution. A wide array of
entertainment and fine dining await Boston visitors.
For more information on things to do in the Boston area, visit http://www.bostonusa.com/