Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Gloucester December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Gloucester Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Gloucester.dx8008)[Hotels in Gloucester](https://expedia.ca/Gloucester-Hotels.d8008.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Gloucester](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Gloucester.d8008.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Gloucester Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Gloucester.d8008.Car-Rental-Guide)[Gloucester Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Gloucester.d8008.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Gloucester, MA ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Gloucester Types of activities Where to stay [Gloucester travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Gloucester.dx8008) ![Gloucester](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/531000/531387-gloucester.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gloucester](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/531000/531389-gloucester.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gloucester](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/531000/531237-maritime-gloucester.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gloucester](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/531000/531244-maritime-gloucester.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gloucester](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/531000/531388-gloucester.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Gloucester Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Gloucester has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Gloucester is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Gloucester to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Gloucester Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Gloucester. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Gloucester attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Gloucester ### Tours & day trips [See all 47 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214162/ce1a028f-30f3-465a-97a3-09a6e35af6cc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour 2h 15m 9.8/10 155 reviews Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/history-and-hauntings-of-salem-guided-walking-tour.a1214162.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Salem's Best Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1349283/96deaf56-b7b4-4bc0-b2cd-edbcfabb93fb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Salem's Best Ghost Tour 1h 15m 9.2/10 39 reviews Free cancellation available CA $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-salem-night-ghost-tour.a1349283.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Salem "Hocus Pocus" Film Locations Tour (31st Anniversary)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3611026/26ce78fd-cf70-4523-9125-cfc7a9e77674.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Salem "Hocus Pocus" Film Locations Tour (31st Anniversary) 2h 30m 10/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available CA $71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/salem-hocus-pocus-film-locations-walking-tour.a3611026.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Ultimate Salem Witch Trials Trip Planner Your Complete Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50966489/521ae476-630a-4af8-af2c-90a1a5099f1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ultimate Salem Witch Trials Trip Planner Your Complete Guide 3h Free cancellation available CA $7 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/ultimate-salem-witch-trials-trip-planner-your-complete-guide.a50966489.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1214213/a85c3d95-80f2-450a-bb32-05786098e2ed.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour 2h 9.4/10 22 reviews Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/mysteries-murders-of-salem-guided-night-time-walking-tour.a1214213.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Witches of Salem Tour: Mysteries, Myths, and Magic](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46275703/de4e60ff-01e4-437e-98b2-452042669d72.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Witches of Salem Tour: Mysteries, Myths, and Magic 1h 45m Free cancellation available CA $44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/witches-witchcraft-and-wizardry-occult-and-magic-in-salem.a46275703.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Salem, Massachusetts: 1692 Witchcraft Trials Walk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4857003/10662648-e498-4840-8c6b-87eaa21498b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Salem, Massachusetts: 1692 Witchcraft Trials Walk 1h 30m 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/salem-1692-witchcraft-trials-walk.a4857003.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48035078/51f47487-f41a-4cc8-aacd-d705fae9a537.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour 2h 8.6/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available CA $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/salem-ma-history-hauntings-guided-walking-tour.a48035078.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Secrets of Salem Hidden Dark History Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44639201/9b213145-9f46-42c2-beee-bcb2f9cc289c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Secrets of Salem Hidden Dark History Tour 2h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $44 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/salem-beyond-the-witch-trials-dark-history-experience.a44639201.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Salem: Fantasy Studio Photography Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48696822/5a584805-fa33-4805-890e-59788cfb0b1d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Salem: Fantasy Studio Photography Experience 30m+ Free cancellation available CA $204 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/salem-fantasy-studio-photography-experience.a48696822.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 12 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Ultimate Salem Witch Trials Trip Planner Your Complete Guide](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50966489/521ae476-630a-4af8-af2c-90a1a5099f1a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ultimate Salem Witch Trials Trip Planner Your Complete Guide 3h Free cancellation available CA $7 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/ultimate-salem-witch-trials-trip-planner-your-complete-guide.a50966489.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Massachusetts Highlights: Freedom Trail, Salem & More Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5247794/991bb3ab-4de4-47da-8b84-5a4e09a0b2d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Massachusetts Highlights: Freedom Trail, Salem & More Tour 2d Free cancellation available CA $68 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/massachusetts-self-guided-driving-and-walking-tours-bundle.a5247794.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3060314/25d71e0c-f1f2-40ad-9b58-41d96a7c86e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport 3h 8/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $23 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/ultimate-cape-ann-self-guided-driving-audio-tour-in-gloucester-and-rockport.a3060314.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4788463/0e6d025e-0f8e-4ce4-aef2-10b2934dbca6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self Guided Audio Tour 'Hawthorne's Haunts' Haunted Walking Tour Salem 55m 8/10 3 reviews Free cancellation available CA $7 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-tour-hawthornes-haunts-haunted-walking-tour-salem.a4788463.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3611972/e071c9ff-efb3-47c1-8deb-6edaa65bf961.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self-Guided Smartphone Ghost Walking Tour in Salem 50m 9/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available CA $11 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/self-guided-smartphone-ghost-walking-tour-in-salem.a3611972.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour of Salem’s Witch Trials](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51194791/ca47fb86-0e85-40dd-abcf-f4d3f81d712c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour of Salem’s Witch Trials 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $14 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/self-guided-audio-walking-tour-of-salems-witch-trials.a51194791.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Salem Ultimate History Shadows Self Guided Audio Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50797609/121c5b72-06c0-4e73-ad6c-7eed44427870.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Salem Ultimate History Shadows Self Guided Audio Walking Tour 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $21 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/salem-ultimate-history-shadows-self-guided-audio-walking-tour.a50797609.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Salem: Salem Witch Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49529309/ee42b611-3f7d-41dc-8745-1510ebe828bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Salem: Salem Witch Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/salem-salem-witch-tour.a49529309.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Boston Private Day Trip with Salem & Cape Ann’s North Shore](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46548445/2f0fe60a-5656-4465-85f2-548f07d6fa56.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boston Private Day Trip with Salem & Cape Ann’s North Shore 6h CA $1,683 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/the-north-shore-salem-cape-ann-private-day-trip-from-boston.a46548445.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ### Holiday & seasonal tours [See all 8 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours) ![Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48035078/51f47487-f41a-4cc8-aacd-d705fae9a537.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Salem, MA: History and Hauntings Guided Walking Tour 2h 8.6/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available CA $55 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/salem-ma-history-hauntings-guided-walking-tour.a48035078.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Ghosts of Christmas Past a Haunted Holiday Stroll in Salem](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49637474/fecde445-2915-4f87-8bb0-c5917f957812.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ghosts of Christmas Past a Haunted Holiday Stroll in Salem 2h Free cancellation available CA $48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/ghosts-of-christmas-past-a-haunted-holiday-stroll-in-salem.a49637474.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Salem: Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46121855/39c80a01-8047-4e81-89dd-398c44e60016.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Salem: Boos and Brews Haunted Pub Crawl 2h 7.8/10 10 reviews Free cancellation available CA $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/salem-boos-and-brews-haunted-pub-crawl.a46121855.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4577139/d5d662e8-7fcc-48b6-ad0e-4f85355d6d31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Salem Night Tour: Haunt and History Guided Night Tour 1h 30m 8.4/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available CA $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/salem-haunt-and-history-guided-night-tour.a4577139.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Salem: Ghosts of the Witch City Ultimate Extended Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47853162/277739ba-ad54-45bb-86fb-e11d29ee5759.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Salem: Ghosts of the Witch City Ultimate Extended Tour 2h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $41 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/salem-ghosts-of-the-witch-city-ultimate-extended-tour.a47853162.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Salem, MA: Mysteries & Murder Guided Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48031018/c2fdf4b4-1d12-4cc5-ad47-91e00543c406.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Salem, MA: Mysteries & Murder Guided Walking Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $49 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/salem-ma-mysteries-murder-guided-walking-tour.a48031018.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Salem: Salem Witch Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49529309/ee42b611-3f7d-41dc-8745-1510ebe828bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Salem: Salem Witch Tour 1h 30m Free cancellation available CA $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/salem-salem-witch-tour.a49529309.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ![Salem: Edge of Twilight Dead of Night Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48926184/463522bd-b2b3-4258-bfce-0629028f0249.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Salem: Edge of Twilight Dead of Night Ghost Tour 1h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available CA $36 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/salem-ultimate-dead-of-night-walking-ghost-tour.a48926184.activity-details?&rid=8008&location=Gloucester&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Gloucester | Number of things to do | 54 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Ultimate Salem Witch Trials Trip Planner Your Complete Guide](/things-to-do/ultimate-salem-witch-trials-trip-planner-your-complete-guide.a50966489.activity-details): CA $7 | | Top 5 things to do | [Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/real-pirates-salem-museum-general-admission-ticket.a5005330.activity-details)[Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour](/things-to-do/mysteries-murders-of-salem-guided-night-time-walking-tour.a1214213.activity-details)[Salem Witch Trials Self-Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/salem-witch-trials-self-guided-walking-tour.a3962655.activity-details)[Freedom Trail & Salem Witch: Self-Guided Walking Tour Bundle](/things-to-do/freedom-trail-and-salem-and-the-witch-trail-self-guided-walking-tour-bundle.a46291372.activity-details)[History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/history-and-hauntings-of-salem-guided-walking-tour.a1214162.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/real-pirates-salem-museum-general-admission-ticket.a5005330.activity-details)[Mysteries and Murders of Salem Guided Night-Time Walking Tour](/things-to-do/mysteries-murders-of-salem-guided-night-time-walking-tour.a1214213.activity-details)[History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/history-and-hauntings-of-salem-guided-walking-tour.a1214162.activity-details)[Salem's Best Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/the-salem-night-ghost-tour.a1349283.activity-details)[Salem 101 General History Tour (Massachusetts)](/things-to-do/salem-introductory-general-history-tour.a5208054.activity-details) | | With kids | [Real Pirates Salem Museum General Admission Ticket](/things-to-do/real-pirates-salem-museum-general-admission-ticket.a5005330.activity-details)[History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour](/things-to-do/history-and-hauntings-of-salem-guided-walking-tour.a1214162.activity-details)[Salem's Best Ghost Tour](/things-to-do/the-salem-night-ghost-tour.a1349283.activity-details)[Salem 101 General History Tour (Massachusetts)](/things-to-do/salem-introductory-general-history-tour.a5208054.activity-details)[Salem, Massachusetts: 1692 Witchcraft Trials Walk](/things-to-do/salem-1692-witchcraft-trials-walk.a4857003.activity-details) | ## What to do in Gloucester --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Gloucester ![Wingaersheek Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/531000/531659-wingaersheek-beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Wingaersheek Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Wingaersheek Beach during your travels in Gloucester? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.ca/Wingaersheek-Beach-Gloucester.d553248621532667334.Vacation-Attraction) ![Good Harbor Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/531000/531388-gloucester.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Good Harbor Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Good Harbor Beach during your travels in Gloucester? Wander the waterfront or discover the area's sunrises. [](https://expedia.ca/Good-Harbor-Beach-East-Gloucester.d553248621532667409.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hammond Castle](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/531000/531458-gloucester.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hammond Castle You can browse the exhibits at Hammond Castle, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Gloucester. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Hammond-Castle-Gloucester.d6092287.Vacation-Attraction) ![Maritime Gloucester](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/531000/531237-maritime-gloucester.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Maritime Gloucester You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Maritime Gloucester during your travels in Gloucester. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Maritime-Gloucester-Gloucester.d553248621532667406.Vacation-Attraction) ![Cape Ann Museum](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/531000/531534-cape-ann-museum.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Cape Ann Museum You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Cape Ann Museum during your travels in Gloucester. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Cape-Ann-Museum-Gloucester.d553248621532667408.Vacation-Attraction) ![Half Moon Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/531000/531389-gloucester.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half Moon Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Half Moon Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Gloucester. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.ca/Half-Moon-Beach-Gloucester.d553248621532667316.Vacation-Attraction) ![Stage Fort Park](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/531000/531380-stage-fort-park.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Stage Fort Park After visiting Stage Fort Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Gloucester. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Stage-Fort-Park-Gloucester.d553248621532667315.Vacation-Attraction) ![Eastern Point Lighthouse](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/530000/530801-eastern-point-lighthouse.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Eastern Point Lighthouse Learn about the local history of Gloucester with a stop at Eastern Point Lighthouse. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.ca/Eastern-Point-Lighthouse-Gloucester.d553248621532667401.Vacation-Attraction) ![Niles Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/531000/531637-niles-beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Niles Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Niles Beach during your travels in Gloucester? Make some time to visit the shops while you're in the area. 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