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.
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.
Things to do
Cape Ann Harbor: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport
Massachusetts Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: 10+ Tours
Massachusetts: Smartphone-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Small Group Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in East Gloucester
Atlantis Oceanfront Inn
"Check in was easy with a free homemade delicious cookie 🍪! Parking spot was right next to our room. It is a vintage motel but quaint and clean. I would recommend the second or third floor for the best views of the ocean. Sunrise was amazing also, not too far from places to eat. We want to come back ..."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Ocean House Hotel at Bass Rocks
"Staff was exemplary. Helpful, energetic and hospitable. Room was clean and comfortable."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Sea Lion Motel and Cottages
"It was peaceful with a friendly staff. Room could use some updating."
Reviewed on 24 Jun 2026
Long Beach Suites
"The check in was mainly our ignorance of checking in the way they had it set up on line. They had sent us what was needed beforehand but this is the FIRST ONLINE CHECKIN we had experienced so I wasn’t aware of any notifications beforehand. Next time I will watch for the notices. The room , location ..."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
The Vista
"Breakfast is continental and outdoors. Hotel is relaxed with outdoor pool area which is excellent. Easy check in and close to Gloucester when driving. Very nice"
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
"Staff at breakfast were the friendliest. Front desk staff was cold. Rooms were okay. I stayed for 2 weeks. Kids and young adults were visiting in groups and extremely noisy. It might have been a really nice place at one time, but it is faded now."
Reviewed on 23 Jun 2026
Where to stay in East Gloucester
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.
Rocky Neck
While visiting Rocky Neck, you might make a stop by sights like Rocky Neck Art Colony and Bryan Gallery.
