Annisquam 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.
Things to do

History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour

Massachusetts Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: 10+ Tours

Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem

Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem

Seeing Salem: Audio Tour from the Common to Pickering Wharf
Top hotels in Annisquam

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 The lighting throughout the hotel was terrible, the gym had a lot of equipment but was dark and outdated.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
Beautiful hotel and friendly staff.. The room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. We also went to The Tavern located in the hotel for dessert at the end of the day, which was also very good. Great location. Would definitely stay here again
Reviewed on 6 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
People nice, breakfast good. Elevator broken during our entire stay Sat-Wed. Bed comfy. Bathroom configuration too small, should have made foyer smaller and bathroom bigger, very awkward to get out of shower. No place to hang towels. Complimentary shampoo very tiny, women may need two. Quiet, did ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boston Peabody
The room was clean and comfortable. The hotel overall was a nice stay.
Reviewed on 6 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 Annisquam

Downtown Gloucester
While visiting Downtown Gloucester, you might make a stop by sights like Cape Ann Museum and Maritime Gloucester.

Rocky Neck
While visiting Rocky Neck, you might make a stop by sights like Rocky Neck Art Colony and Bryan Gallery.

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.

