Downtown Gloucester Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Gloucester
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.
Activities
Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport
Cape Ann Harbor: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Massachusetts Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: 10+ Tours
Massachusetts: Smartphone-Based Audio Tour Bundle
Boston App-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: Freedom Trail and More
Small Group Day Trip to Salem and Hammond Castle from Boston
Our pick of the best Downtown Gloucester Hotel Deals
Beauport Hotel Gloucester
This hotel was immaculate and staff was very friendly
Reviewed on 14 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
Hawthorne Hotel
It was really clean the people were super nice and attentive it is the location in the middle of everywhere saved us a lot of money as far as traveling back and forth so much history was an incredible trip and it was an incredible stay I recommended to everyone
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
Great place and great rates
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Boston - Peabody by IHG
Only one ice machine for entire building. One working elevator Need staff to let you into gym Pool qas goid. Room was clean but fan in bathroom was on entire time
Reviewed on 15 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.
