Magnolia Travel Guide
Gloucester

Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport

Salem 101 General History Tour (Massachusetts)

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 Magnolia

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
A very dark, gloomy hotel. The lighting throughout the hotel was terrible, the gym had a lot of equipment but was dark and outdated. No complementary coffee anywhere in the hotel is unacceptable at those rates.
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hawthorne Hotel
Room was good, staff was good, Walls are thin
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Logan International Airport
Facility was clean, staff was very friendly and helpful, rooms were comfortable and quiet, and the breakfast was well organized, area clean, and fresh.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Boston - Peabody by IHG
Very nice, conveniently located, restaurant breakfast, lunch, dinner, Starbucks, pool, gym, great parking. 24 hour front desk. Large. Comfortable lobby. Business center.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026

avid hotel Boston Logan Airport - Revere by IHG
Very well kept property. It has everything for affordable price. Hotel shuttle is a big plus in addition to breakfast. Would definitely recommend and use again if in Boston area
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Best Western Plus North Shore Hotel
On the images it shows there is a hot tub, there is not. Signs in the pool area say there is a hot tub, there is not. Fire department was there and the elevator was broken my entire trip. Hotel pool was FREEZING for it being an indoor pool. Toilet constantly hits the wall when you sit down like it ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Magnolia

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 Maritime 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.
