East Gloucester Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
Eastern Point Lighthouse
Learn about the local history of Gloucester when you spend time at Eastern Point Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Niles Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Niles Beach during your travels in Gloucester? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the 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.
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.
Things to do
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Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport
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History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
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Top hotels in East Gloucester
Long Beach Suites
It's amazing & very private, has everything you could need!
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
The Vista
Loved Anna at breakfast and watching the sunrise. It’s heaven here. Want a time share!!
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hawthorne Hotel
Very nice warm hotel
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Sonesta Select Boston Danvers
Room was nice
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Clean room. Friendly staff. Would stay again!
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
The Cove At Salem
The rooms were very clean. We had an issue with heat in the first room we were checked into, but when they saw they couldn't fix it right away they switched our room. Thank you!
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Gloucester
Rocky Neck
While visiting Rocky Neck, you might make a stop by sights like Rocky Neck Art Colony and Bryan Gallery.
Downtown Gloucester
While visiting Downtown Gloucester, you might make a stop by sights like Cape Ann Museum and Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch.
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.
