Lowell, Arkansas, is a suburban city in Benton County with a population of approximately 9,400. It lies nestled in the Ozarks and is surrounded by larger cities like Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville. It has long been considered a bedroom community, meaning that it is much more residential than commercial. Today, many of its residents still commute to those larger nearby cities for work and recreation, but that is slowly changing. Transportation giant J.B. Hunt Transport Services calls it home, and one of the biggest retail companies in the world, Amazon, opened a warehouse here in February 2022.

It's no surprise that Lowell is evolving and thriving. Throughout the town's history, adaptability has been a core part of its identity. Lowell is a classic example of American ingenuity, perseverance, and reinvention. The town completely rebuilt itself after it was destroyed in the Civil War. Then, in 1881, it even relocated itself. Lowell had a different name then Bloomington; however, most people referred to it as "Mudtown" because the road in was so muddy that stagecoaches were constantly getting stuck. The locals solved the issue and dodged their dubious nickname by literally relocating the entire town to the west in 1881, a move that fostered its continued growth by bringing it closer to the railroad. When they moved, they rebranded themselves as Lowell. They haven't forgotten their mucky roots, however. Lowell celebrates their history annually with a series of "Mudtown Days" events.

Some of the other interesting things to see and do around Lowell today:

Knock down some pins at Fast Lane Entertainment. You can also knock down some pints there and enjoy many other games and rides. They even have an indoor roller coaster.

Go for a picnic at Hickory Creek Park. Just one of several parks in Lowell, Hickory Creek is an idyllic spot to find some outdoor recreation on Beaver Lake. You can camp, hike, fish, and go boating there, too, and it's a popular place to go stargazing at night.

Catch a show at The Grove Comedy Club if you want to watch a different kind of star at night. The Grove attracts some of the biggest names in comedy, like Tim Meadows, Trae Crowder, and Kevin Nealon.

Go ghost hunting. It's usually warm in Lowell, but there are plenty of chills to be had nearby. Visit the famously haunted Peel Mansion in Bentonville. Spend a spooky night at the Inn at Carnall Hall, where ghosts are alleged to sit next to you and leave impressions on the bed! Or, go in search of the Radar Road Phantom, a spectral horse, and rider that's been spotted in Rogers many times.

Grab a bite. Lowell has no shortage of fantastic places to drink and dine. Drop by Acambaro Mexican Restaurant for a burrito so good you'll want to don a sombrero. Hit Tater's Fresh Grill for the best burgers in town, or get sticky at Dickey's Barbecue Pit. Lastly, wash it down at the end of the day with a cold one at the GOAT Lab Brewery. When it's called the GOAT, you know it's going to be good!

Do you know what's not good, though? Wildlife invasions. Nuisance pests are commonly getting into homes in Lowell and causing trouble. However, we have a better-than-good solution: contact Natural State Wildlife Solutions. We're the GOAT of wildlife removal services in Lowell and are happy to assist you.