- Our list of the best things to do in Gloucester, Massachusetts, features the top 318 nearby activities — including 154 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Gloucester, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 29 things to do within the city of Gloucester, MA , followed by 289 popular activities in nearby cities, including Salem, Beverly, Lynn, Newburyport, Hampton, Marblehead, Rockport, Danvers, Ipswich, North Andover, Haverhill, Amesbury, Saugus, Malden, Revere, Peabody, Andover, Hull, Chelsea, Seabrook, Melrose, Essex, Everett, Lawrence, Woburn and North Hampton
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Salem Ferry offers a fast, convenient method of travel between Boston and Salem. See the city in a different light with picturesque views of Boston Harbor. Reservations are strongly recommended. Food and drinks are available on board.
12.9 Miles
Witch Mansion is Salem's premier haunted attraction and opens as early as July each year. The attraction features a fully interactive haunted walkthrough with 4D illusions and high-tech effects by professional designers.
12.9 Miles
Devereaux Beach is a public beach that features lifeguards, a picnic pavilion, public restrooms, and beach maintenance staff. The two pavilions are available for rent during the spring and fall seasons.
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The House of the Seven Gables
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115 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
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The House of the Seven Gables is an original colonial mansion dating back to late 17th-century which operates as a local museum today featuring restored period furnishings and a variety of other artifacts.
13.0 Miles
A small park located along the Danvers River, Obear Park provides beach access and an area for swimming. The park has a baseball field, tennis and basketball courts and a children's playground as well as open and shaded fields.
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SUP East Coast Style provides for all paddleboarding needs including lessons, guided and group tours, equipment rentals, apparel and instruction in paddleboard yoga and fitness. They also provide surfing gear and instruction.
13.2 Miles
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193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
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Featuring a 171-foot, three masted ship reconstruction, Salem Maritime National Historic Site offers visitors a variety of ship related tours. Visitors can also explore a walk through museum detailing the history of sailing in the 18th century.
13.3 Miles
Salem Night Tour is a guided walking tour of numerous haunted locations in the town of Salem. Led by paranormal guides, visitors get a chance to learn about and explore the history and folklore associated with these sites.
13.3 Miles
Washington Square North, Salem, MA 01970
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Salem Witch Museum houses numerous life-sized replicas of stage sets, lighting and prominent figures providing visitors the opportunity to learn more about the infamous Salem Witch trials of 1692.
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The Salem Witch Walk organizes walking tours of the historic town of Salem where visitors are introduced to 'authentic' witches and given a chance to be a part of their rituals and learn more about witchcraft from the witches themselves.