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
Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem
Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour
Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem
Massachusetts Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: 10+ Tours
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Steps Through 1692 (History Tour)
Top hotels in East Gloucester
Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks
Wonderful view and rooms.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Atlantis Oceanfront Inn
The view is beautiful. The service at the reception was great. They called me for confirmation and the check-in was fast. The breakfast was great — fresh and with good service.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Nice room...friendly staff....clean facility
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hawthorne Hotel
Fantastic. Wish we could’ve stayed another night! Loved this place and the staff. Super comfy.
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Sonesta Select Boston Danvers
Excellent
Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Danvers, MA - Boston North
Good
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around East Gloucester
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.
