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.

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.

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.
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

Salem: Pirate Museum with Authentic Treasures Entry Ticket

Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem

Steps Through 1692 (History Tour)
Top hotels in Rocky Neck

Hawthorne Hotel
Great hotel. The location is amazing. Close to everything. We loved it
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Pool is fun
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Hampton Inn Salem Boston
Room was clean but smaller than I expected out of Hampton Inn so I had to get an additional adjoining room. We were there for 4 nights
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boston Peabody
Special mention for the girl in the evening, very helpful, kind and smilling!
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026

The Cove At Salem
the room was actually larger than expected and very comfortable, had everything you needed except a microwave, parking was onsite, the motel is just minutes from everything, and quiet, the only thing I was not aware of was the the $100 room fee they charge at check in you receive back within 5-10 ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

The Hotel Salem
staff was great
Reviewed on 9 Apr 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 Massachusetts Bay or Gray Beach.

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.
