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Things To Do
Waterfront Arts & Crafts Festival
The event is free and there will be over 250 booths featuring artists and craftsmen from all over the country, as well as live music, delicious food including a fabulous lobster bake.
Rockport Celtic Festival
This celebratory, upbeat, and diverse concert will introduce many of our 2021 festival artists. The night will bring together some of the finest proponents of Celtic and American folk music today. This concert will pay homage to the deep rooted musical traditions from the artists’ respective countries while also illuminating traditional instruments in a new, cutting edge light. This is after all, what our festival is about!
10 Free Things To Do in Salem
Free to explore Salem? The following activities, destinations and diversions are open to the public and are completely free of charge.
Salem Trolley
The Salem Trolley provides visitors with a narrated one hour tour and all day shuttle service through beautiful and historic Salem. Explore Salem’s witchcraft trials of 1692 or travel beyond the witchcraft hysteria into the fascinating realm of Salem's literary and maritime history.
Salem Witch Museum
Looking to experience Salem's rich history check out the Salem Witch Museum! Please note that tickets are only sold online and it is highly recommended that you buy tickets ahead of time. $15 for adults, $13.50 for seniors and $12 for children.
Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill
Enjoy a fishbowl drink and some wings under the outdoor tent at this sport bar! We love getting together here with some coworkers after a long work week :)
Howling Wolf Taqueria
Enjoy getting some margaritas and some Mexican appetizers at this fun Taqueria before the rest of the wedding festivities begin!
Mile Marker One Restaurant
Eat, Drink, Dance, Swim, Chill! Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, cocktails and on our decks or in our dining room, year-round.
Seaport Grille
Seaport Grille takes pride in using the freshest ingredients and its passion to deliver superior food in a welcoming atmosphere.
Captain Carlo's
Fresh seafood, creamy clam chowder, steaks, pasta and many more delicious options alongside Gloucester’s working waterfront.
Cape Ann Whale Watch
Sail aboard the Hurricane II, the largest, fastest whale watching vessel in Gloucester. *mention the Gloucester Elks when booking a reservation!
Schooner Thomas E. Lannon
Schooner sailing aboard the Lannon is relaxing, romantic, and fun. It’s an experience unlike any other.
Cape Ann Harbor Tours
Cape Ann Harbor Tours is Cape Ann’s longest running boat tour company and offers the only tour that completely circles Cape Ann.
Good Harbor Beach
Wide flat beach excellent for walking, body surfing, volleyball. Lifeguards, food, changing rooms, restrooms, fee for parking.
Eastern Point Lighthouse
The lighthouse station itself is owned by the U.S. Coast Guard and is closed to the public. This is also along the same road as the Elks!
Coffee Time Bake Shop
Check out our favorite bakery in Salem! They are a family owned and operated Bakery and Coffee Shop proudly serving delicious cakes and pastries to The North Shore for over 30 years.