East Gloucester Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit

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.

Eastern Point Lighthouse
Learn about the local history of Gloucester when you spend time at Eastern Point Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Niles Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Niles Beach during your travels in Gloucester? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the 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.

Hammond Castle
You can browse the exhibits at Hammond Castle, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Gloucester. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.

Half Moon Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Half Moon Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Gloucester. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Things to do

Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour

Salem, Massachusetts: Haunted Footsteps Ghost Tour

Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem
Top hotels in East Gloucester

Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks
Beautiful layout. It is so well kept and main building still has old world charm. Inside and out seem like they have just been renovated. Very nice. Pool was great! furnishings excellent. Will definitely go back.
Reviewed on 6 May 2026

Long Beach Suites

The Vista
We enjoyed our two night stay immensely. How could we not, with a lovely view of Good Harbor Beach and a seven minute walk to get there. The staff was EXTREMELY helpful and welcoming. The property is clean, attractive and well maintained and the Continental Breakfast was well-stocked and appreciated. ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Sea Lion Motel and Cottages
Very friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025

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
Other neighbourhoods around East Gloucester

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

Downtown Gloucester
While visiting Downtown Gloucester, you might make a stop by sights like Cape Ann Museum and Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch.

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.

