Take a day trip to Jake's hometown, Newburyport, Massachusetts. Newburyport is located one hour away from Gloucester. We recommend stopping by Abes for breakfast, walking around Plum Island, and getting lunch at either Michael's Harborside Restaurant & Bar for waterfront views or Pomodoris for a "North Shore Beef"!
If you are looking for a whale watching excursion while staying in New England, we recommend taking a day trip with 7 Seas Whale Watching. The dock area for the 7 Seas Whale Watch is walking distance from the Beauport Hotel.
If you are staying in Gloucester for the wedding, we recommend taking a day trip to Rockport. Rockport is located ten minutes away from the Beauport Hotel, and has a lot of shops and restaurants. Don't forget to grab a lobster roll and check out Motif No. 1!
Gloucester is America's oldest fishing port. If you're looking for a fishing adventure, there are plenty of deep sea fishing charters. Yankee Fleet Deep Sea Fishing offers plenty of excursions to fit your needs.
Take an extra day to spend some time in Boston! We recommend catching a Red Sox game, exploring Seaport, and grabbing a bite to eat in the North End!
The Crow's Nest is a historic location where the movie 'The Perfect Storm' was filmed and is a popular dive bar in Gloucester.