Downtown Gloucester Travel Guide
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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.
Things to do
Massachusetts Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: 10+ Tours
Massachusetts: Smartphone-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport
Cape Ann Harbor: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Gloucester
Beauport Hotel Gloucester
Great views
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
The Highliner Hotel
Wonderful room, cool decor and such a neat building. The bed was super comfortable and the space to hang out in the room was relaxing. Location is perfect for browsing the shops and eating out. Using text to communicate with the concierge was also very convenient and easy.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Harborview Inn
Wonderful location and sparkling property. John Orlando, the owner, was welcoming and attentive. The room was comfortable with great lighting and the Continental breakfast was good. The only thing missing was a full length mirror: maybe one could be mounted on the bathroom door? All in all however, ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
We’ve stayed here many times before with our pups for the Sea Dogs Bark in the Park event and have loved it! But this stay was definitely different and very disappointing. I don’t know if we’ll be back. - There was only one staff member checking people in on a busy Saturday causing a line in the ...
Reviewed on 9 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
Everything was really good! The staff were super nice and helpful. The room and lobby was very nice and clean. The only things was the mini fridge was really small, I want to say half the size of a regular mini fridge. We were on the first floor, I am not sure if the fridge sizes changes depending ...
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown 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.
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 Gray Beach or Massachusetts Bay.
