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.
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.
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 East Gloucester
Long Beach Suites
The unit was clean and well appointed with towels, dishes etc Nice location Easy access We were on 1st floor. could hear walking around upstairs but not a real problem. Over all great stay
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
The Vista
Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks
Sea Lion Motel and Cottages
Very friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
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
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 Massachusetts Bay or Gray Beach.