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.
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.
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
Salem Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour
Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem
Salem: Pirate Museum with Authentic Treasures Entry Ticket
Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket
Top hotels in Rocky Neck
Hawthorne Hotel
We visited during a weekend in April and overall did really enjoy our stay. The location is great, you can walk to everything and there is easy, free parking. I knew it was a historic building so I wasn’t particularly bothered by some of the quirks others seem to complain about. The biggest complaint ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Yes
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hampton Inn Salem Boston
The hotel was within walking distance to all attractions. It was clean, safe, well taken care of, and quiet.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Boston Peabody
Location
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
The Hotel Salem
The room was clean but we really didn’t expect it to be so tiny. It would’ve helped to have a bench or small dresser in the room. The staff was amazing very nice. The restaurant was great. Communication was superb.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
The Cove At Salem
Great staff clean room and a really nice place to stay
Reviewed on 13 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.
