Downtown Gloucester Travel Guide
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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 Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport

Small Group Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour

Salem, Massachusetts: Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Gloucester

Beauport Hotel Gloucester
Wonderful hotel
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

The Highliner Hotel
Wonderful room, cool decor and such a neat building. The bed was super comfortable and the space to hang out in the room was relaxing. Location is perfect for browsing the shops and eating out. Using text to communicate with the concierge was also very convenient and easy.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026

Harborview Inn
Wonderful location and sparkling property. John Orlando, the owner, was welcoming and attentive. The room was comfortable with great lighting and the Continental breakfast was good. The only thing missing was a full length mirror: maybe one could be mounted on the bathroom door? All in all however, ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Hawthorne Hotel
The hotel was nice looking and had good historical value. It’s in a good location. The cleanliness of the room was average to above average. The beds were not good. Solid hard foam mattress. Very uncomfortable. The staff was there to do a job but really did not succeed. Not too friendly. Seemed to ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Everything was fine
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Boston - Peabody by IHG
Our first room the bathroom door wouldnt close and the TV didnt work. The second room everything was fine but the lamp on the nite stand didnt have electrical plugs to charge cellphones.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Gloucester

Rocky Neck
While visiting Rocky Neck, you might make a stop by sights like Rocky Neck Art Colony and Bryan Gallery.

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 Gray Beach or Massachusetts Bay.

