Downtown Gloucester Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Salem 101 General History Tour (Massachusetts)
Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour
Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem
Top hotels in Downtown Gloucester
Beauport Hotel Gloucester
Clean well appointed room
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Harborview Inn
Parking was very easy.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
The Highliner Hotel
Quiet and the staff was really friendly. Great location and the hotel is spotless.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hawthorne Hotel
This was a very wonderful and relaxing stay for my daughter and I. The staff at the Tavern were top notch and we ended up eating dinner there both nights we stayed. We loved the proximity to everything we wanted to do in the area. Will definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Unfortunately the shower curtain and bathroom counter were full of hair, like the person who stayed before me had cut their hair in it and it was everywhere. But the staff were really nice and customer service oriented so they made it a nice stay.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Salem Boston
Great place within 10 minute walk from all the attractions.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
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 Massachusetts Bay or Gray Beach.