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 Self-Guided Audio Tour Bundle: Freedom Trail and More
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Gloucester Hotel Deals
Beauport Hotel Gloucester
Rooms are not sound proof.
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Harborview Inn
Parking was very easy.
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
The Highliner Hotel
Quiet and the staff was really friendly. Great location and the hotel is spotless.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Hawthorne Hotel
This was a very wonderful and relaxing stay for my daughter and I. The staff at the Tavern were top notch and we ended up eating dinner there both nights we stayed. We loved the proximity to everything we wanted to do in the area. Will definitely stay again!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
it was a great stay and very nice and friendly place kids enjoy it. Rooms wer very nice nd clean!!!! thanks
Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Adorable spacious renovated private home on beach
Comfy space, gorgeous views, helpful host.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
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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 Massachusetts Bay or Gray Beach.
