Local Attractions

Visiting Gloucester, MA - A Spectacular Daytrip, Long Weekend and More

Visitors to the Gloucester/Cape Ann area have more to look forward to than just whale watching. A wide variety of activities are available for you to take part in. 

Below you will find a list of just a few of the places in and around Cape Ann that where you can find either spectacular ocean scenery, information on the area's storied fishing past, fine dining, places to go bird watching or hiking, or just a quiet place to relax. We hope you will visit many of these places as we are sure they will a lot to your New England vacation!

The Gloucester House Restaurant

Cape Ann Historical Museum

Dog Town

Essex County Greenbelt

Eastern Point

Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center

Good Harbor Beach

Halibut Point State Park

Hammond Castle

Lighthouse and Lobster Tours

Massachusetts Audubon

Niles Beach

Peabody Essex Museum

Plum Island (Parker River National Wildlife Refuge)

Ravenswood

Stage Fort Park

Trustees Of Reservations

The Schooner Thomas E. Lannon