Rocky Neck 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Rocky Neck
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Our original room had a bad odor/smelled like cigarettes. The bathroom didn’t have trash bags. Luckily, the staff was understanding and moved us to a different room with no fee or trouble. They also offered plant based cookies. I was very pleased with the check-in and check out at the location. Unfortunately, ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hawthorne Hotel
Absolutely beautiful hotel. One of America’s Historial hotels. Room was in the small side but that goes with the history. We had dinner in the restaurant which was gorgeous and very reasonable and the breakfast (not included) was fab.
Reviewed on 7 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
Best Western Plus North Shore Hotel
Staff was friendly and helpful. The pool was cold, and while we were there a group of about 20 teens came in and took over the place. Very loud and inconsiderate, splashed us as we were leaving. Breakfast was fantastic, as was everything else. I
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boston Peabody
Room was clean, staff was nice, pool absolutely disgusting. This hotel is a homeless shelter and should not be on here. The people in there walk around completely soaked in the hallways men sitting with legs open in pool area kids spitting all in the pool. My kids could not swim in that, they were ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
The Hotel Salem
We had a wonderful stay! Downside is no parking, but there is adequate street parking and everything is in walking distance!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Rocky Neck
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.
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.
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.
