Downtown Gloucester
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Popular places to visit
Maritime Gloucester
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Maritime Gloucester during your trip to Gloucester. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Cape Ann Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Pavilion Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Pavilion Beach during your trip to Gloucester?
Fishermen's Memorial Monument
Learn about the local history of Gloucester when you spend time at Fishermen's Memorial Monument. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Wingaersheek Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Wingaersheek Beach during your travels in Gloucester? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Good Harbor Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Good Harbor Beach during your travels in Gloucester? Wander the waterfront or discover the area's sunrises.
Things to do
Cape Ann Harbor: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport
Massachusetts Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: 10+ Tours
Massachusetts: Smartphone-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Small Group Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston
Private Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston
Top hotels in Downtown Gloucester
Beauport Hotel Gloucester
"Service was top notch. Everybody - doorman, concierge, bartenders, wait staff and house cleaning went above and beyond. We will definitely be back!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun, 2026
The Highliner Hotel
"Good location. Not a fan of off street parking. Walls were a tad thin but sound machine took care of this."
Reviewed on 16 Jun, 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
"Just awesome place for families with pets!! Awesome ppl and staff. Super clean and super fun for the whole family with all the amenities available just in the location itself!!"
Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Boston - Peabody by IHG
"It was clean"
Reviewed on 21 Jun, 2026
Best Western Plus North Shore Hotel
"It was a good hotel to spend time with my granddaughter! The pool was nice - clean with a shallow end for her to play in. The breakfast was good with choices for a 3 1/2 year old and even a book rack for reading books to her! Nice seating area in the lobby and outside too. I would definitely go ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun, 2026
Hawthorne Hotel
"The hotel was clearly very beautiful and held a lot of history. The room was a bit tight for our family of 5 - especially the tiny bathrooms, but the beds were incredible. I liked that parking was included and the hotel was in walking distance of a lot of things in Salem. We ate at one restaurant ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun, 2026
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Where to stay in Downtown Gloucester
East Gloucester
If you're spending some time in East Gloucester, Good Harbor Beach and Niles Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Annisquam
Though Annisquam may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wingaersheek Beach and Plum Cove Beach.
Magnolia
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Magnolia. You might want to make time for a stop at Massachusetts Bay or Gray Beach.
Rocky Neck
While visiting Rocky Neck, you might make a stop by sights like Rocky Neck Art Colony and Bryan Gallery.
