Revolutionary Valley

Just a half-hour drive to the north and west of Boston

Just north of Boston, the Revolutionary Valley brings together 21 communities that still hold onto the things that make a place feel like home. You see it in the pride of our neighborhoods, the mix of cultures and generations, the familiar rhythm of Main Streets and town centers, and the green spaces and trails that anchor daily life. This region carries its history openly, but it is defined just as much by the people who live, work, gather, and create here today.

Visitors come to the Revolutionary Valley for many reasons. Some want to walk through the places where the country’s earliest stories took shape. Others come for sports, festivals, dining, shopping, or time outdoors. But what surprises many is the feeling they experience once they’re here. It is a sense of steadiness. A sense of community. A sense that the values of welcome, diversity, and shared belonging still guide everyday life. In a world that feels increasingly unsettled, the Valley offers a chance to breathe and reconnect with what matters.

Our region is broad and varied. It includes historic towns like Concord and Lexington, the cultural energy of Lowell, the natural beauty of Lincoln and Carlisle, the shopping and dining of Burlington, and the many neighborhoods and small-town centers that make up the landscape in between. Each community has its own personality, yet all are connected by a shared spirit: a pride in who we are and a commitment to being a place where people feel invited in.

The Revolutionary Valley Regional Tourism Council, based in Lowell and designated by the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism, exists to share this region with visitors from across the state, the country, and the world. We promote the Valley not only as a destination, but as a community of places and people worth knowing. Whether someone comes for a day, a season, or a new beginning, we want them to feel the warmth and welcome that define our region.

The Revolutionary Valley is a place with roots, heart, and an open door. And we are proud to share it with you.