If you plan to stay in the Gloucester area for a while and looking for something fun, here are some of our favorite things to do and places to eat!
Wingaersheek Beach
Gloucester, MA 01930
Wingaersheek Beach has very soft sand, a large parking lot, and a snack shack for when you get hungry! One of our favorite beaches!
Long Beach
Gloucester, MA
Long beach has big waves that are fun for boogie boarding and body surfing!
Good Harbor Beach
99 Thatcher Road, Gloucester, MA 01930, (978) 281-9785
Good Harbor is another wonderful beach in Gloucester! It has big waves and cool, refreshing water.
Cape Ann Whale Watch
415 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, (978) 283-5110
Go on a whale watch off the coast of Cape Ann! Clock on the website link to learn more and book a tour ahead of time.
Cape Ann Harbor Tours
66 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930, (978) 283-1979
Take a boat tour around Gloucester Harbor! Click on the website to learn more and book a tour ahead of time.
Around Gloucester, there are other boat tours and fishing trips to check out! Look on Travelocity or Google
Halibut Point State Park
5 Gott Avenue, Rockport, MA 01966
Go for a walk in this state park in Rockport. Explore the rocks and tide pools near the ocean.
Mass Audubon's Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary
87 Perkins Row, Topsfield, MA 01983, (978) 887-9264
Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Topsfield, MA. It is a great place to go hiking and be with nature. There are great trails to take you through the woods, along the river, and into caves!
Salem
Salem, MA
Visit historic Salem, MA! It is a close drive from Gloucester. There is a lot to do in Salem. In addition to the great restaurants, shops, and water views, check out the ghost tours, walking tours, Salem Witch Museum, or the Peabody Essex Museum.
Newburyport
Newburyport, MA
Newburyport is one of our favorite towns to visit in Massachusetts! Right on the water, it has great views of the Merrimack River and Atlantic Ocean! the downtown area has many quaint shops and restaurants. The beach is close by, too!
Mill River Winery
498 Newburyport Turnpike, Rowley, MA 01969, (978) 432-1280
Only open on the weekends, Mill River Winery provides wine tastings and small bites.
Cape Ann Brewing Co
11 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, (978) 282-7399
Cape Ann Brewing Co is a craft beer brewery and pub with a restaurant. Go for dinner or happy hour!
Virgilio's Italian Bakery
29 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, (978) 283-5295
Virgilio's Bakery is in downtown Gloucester. They serve bread, Italian pastries, and sandwiches.
Sugar Magnolias
112 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930, (978) 281-5310
Go to Sugar Magnolia's for breakfast!
Seaport Grille
6 Rowe Square, Gloucester, MA 01930, (978) 282-9799
Sit inside or outside on the deck at Seaport Grille for lunch or dinner. There is something for everyone on this menu, and the food is delicious!
Causeway Restaurant
78 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930, (978) 281-5256
Great seafood restaurant!
Maudslay State Park
74 Curzon Mill Road, Newburyport, MA 01950, (978) 465-7223
Maudslay State Park is in Newburyport, MA. It has great walking trails through the woods, and is a beautiful spot for social distancing! Walking is not too difficult, and you can choose a variety of paths to take.