- TripBuzz found 265 things to do with kids in or near Gloucester, Massachusetts, including 242 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salem, Beverly, Lynn and Newburyport.
- From 7 Seas Whale Watch to Cape Ann Whale Watch, the Gloucester area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Whale Watching Tours, Parks and Fishing.
- Located Northeast of Boston, Gloucester is a small city rich with Massachusetts history. The city has played a prominent role in the fishing industry for many years and is now a popular summer vacation destination. Visitors can enjoy world-class fishing, water sports recreation, fine dining and lodging, whale watching and museum tours.
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Serving as the gateway for seafaring activities in Salem, Pickering Wharf features many boating and cruise options. There is also an extensive marketplace with elegant gift shops, trendy boutiques, and waterfront restaurants.
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Schooner FAME of Salem is a full scale replica of a privateer schooner of the War of 1812. The schooner is host to historical narration involving the shaping of the United States northern shore, and can be reserved for private charters, parties and special events.
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Count Orlok's Nightmare Gallery is a local monster museum which features the private collection of James Lurgio comprising of around 50 different characters spanning the history of horror in Hollywood movies. Besides the full-sized replicas, the gallery also houses many movie props.
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Salem Witch Memorial was built in the memory of those who were put to death under suspicions of practicing witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The memorial comprises of a long handcrafted granite wall whose stone benches represent the victims of the witch hysteria.
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The Salem Maritime National Historic Site is a nine-acre national park featuring historic buildings, wharves, and reconstructed tall-ships that tell the stories of the sailors and merchants who brought the goods of the world to America. Free tours are offered.
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Guests can board a full length pirate ship and explore an 80 foot cave as part of the New England Pirate Museum which brings the 1690s to life. Artifacts from sunken ships and pirate treasures form the bulk of the displayed collections.
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Rather than an actual village, the Salem Witch Village is an indoor guided tour through a maze. The history of witchcraft from its ancient roots to modern times are covered in the maze-like setting.
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Ticket Office is at the Magic Parlor 213 Essex Street, Salem, MA 01970
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At Spellbound Tours, visitors can learn about the haunted history of the Salem witch trials. Among the sites visited is the Witch Dungeon, the Boston Stranger murder site, and the Old Burying Point Cemetery.
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With Witch City Segway, visitors can tour the historical and cultural sites of the city with narration provided by an audio device. The company offers 1 to 2 hour tours, as well as a 2 hour scavenger hunt.
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Set on 41 acres of land, Proctor Farm Conservation Area offers visitors several nature trails for hiking. In addition to trails, there is a gazebo and picnic area where visitors can relax and enjoy a meal.