After a busy week, sleep in late in your student housing before queuing up for a fresh deli sandwich at Olympos Bakery. See the Lowell Spinners baseball team in action at LeLacheur Park, then get your culture fix with a visit to one of the area’s eclectic art spaces. Discover paintings by 20th century American artists at the Whistler House Museum of Art, or see modern creatives at work at one of Western Avenue Studios’ public events. For something different, explore the scenic hiking trails of Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest, before enjoying a new play at the Merrimack Repertory Theater.

From The Estate at Princeton Reserve, you can drive to the University of Massachusetts Lowell Campus in six minutes, so you’ll never have to worry about being late for lectures. Getting around on weekends will be equally easy, whether you choose to keep a car in the free parking facility or walk 15 minutes to your nearest bus stop. When you feel like venturing further afield, get your friends together for a road trip to the famous Massachusetts towns of Boston and Salem, which can be reached in under an hour by car. 

In-between adventures, come home to your two-bedroom apartment. Head through to the kitchen to fix yourself a snack, then wander out to the balcony to enjoy your meal in the sunshine. Afterwards, adjust your central air conditioning to the correct temperature, before curling up on the living room sofa and getting a head start on your assignments. When you’re finished, stroll out to the garden for a breath of fresh air, or meet your roommate for a tanning session by the pool. If you’re looking for a more vigorous workout, try the fitness center instead.

Later, dump your clothes in your apartment’s washer dryer and freshen up with a shower in your private bathroom. Choose a new outfit from your walk-in closet, then invite your friends over for dinner around the dining room table. With a dishwasher on hand to help with the cleaning up, entertaining has never been easier. But when you want a night off from cooking, Dracut House of Pizza & Seafood is your go-to for a social slice of pie.