Downtown Gloucester Travel Guide
Gloucester
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Gloucester
Beauport Hotel Gloucester
"Service was top notch. Everybody - doorman, concierge, bartenders, wait staff and house cleaning went above and beyond. We will definitely be back!"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
The Highliner Hotel
"Good location. Not a fan of off street parking. Walls were a tad thin but sound machine took care of this."
Reviewed on 16 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
"The room had comforter blankets that had mold if you lift it up to the light you can see."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Boston - Peabody by IHG
"The photos online look like they were from pre-COVID versus today. There was no grassy area to enjoy outside or I should say not an area you would consider "hanging out in." You could tell by the cleanliness of the parking lot and entrance that it was going to be a bit subpar. We were just doing ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
The Northshore Hotel - Boston/Danvers
"The bed was hard and lumpy, I tossed and turned all night and was so sore I almost couldn't get out of bed and the wifi was almost non-existent."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
The Hotel Salem
"We loved the rooftop restaurant/bar! The hotel was very nice and everyone was really helpful. The only thing that we did not expect if that you can't drive on the street in front of the hotel for a few blocks. And there is limited parking anywhere near the hotel. We ended up parking in a parking ..."
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown 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.
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.
Rocky Neck
While visiting Rocky Neck, you might make a stop by sights like Rocky Neck Art Colony and Bryan Gallery.
