- 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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17.3 Miles
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4 New Pasture Road, Newburyport, MA 01951
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The Newburyport Brewing Company produces Belgian white, pale ale, IPA, double IPA, stout, and small session beers. The location only uses kegs and cans to protect its beverages from light.
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Newburyport Whale Watch
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54 Merrimac St., Newburyport, MA 01950
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Newburyport Whale Watch is offered with the help of the 110-foot Captains Lady III which can carry up to 149 passengers to the nearby whale feeding grounds. In addition to humpback and minke whales, guests can view dolphins, sharks, sea birds, and seals.
17.4 Miles
View the beauty of the Newburyport Harbor, Merrimack River and the Great Salt Marsh on the water with Yankee Clipper Cruise Tours. A two-hour sunset cocktail cruise, weekend ecology cruise, and a one-hour narrated scenic harbor tour is available.
17.4 Miles
Visitors can enjoy a variety of stand up paddle board and kayak tours at Plum Island Kayak. They also offer equipment rentals and lessons and private instruction for kayaking and paddle boarding.
17.6 Miles
The Clipper City Rail Trail is a 1.1 mile trail traversing a variety of environments. The trail passes by several artistic pieces, such as sculptures and murals. One can also find trail-side coffee shops, bakeries, and restaurants.
17.7 Miles
Ippi's Bait & Tackle is a bait shop that sells 1-lb vacuum packs of poagies, herring, whole sea clams, and squid. The shop uses an aerated and temperature controlled lobster tank to keep bait fresh.
17.8 Miles
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590 Washington Street, Lynn, MA 1901
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Exhibition worthy Lynn Museum and Historical Society prominently displays American impressionist art, and historical artifact collections. Diverse and sizable, the museum hosts over 17,000 objects for view and visitor appreciation.
17.8 Miles
High Rock Park, Tower & Observatory features a 12 inch Meade telescope powerful enough to see the rings and moons of far-flung planets. The observatory welcomes visitors, and requests they make reservations.
17.8 Miles
Foudned in 1937, Lucky Strike Lanes is a candlepin bowling alley that offers 34 lanes of bowling to its visitors. Other amenities at Lucky Strike include snacks, tournaments, and birthday party accommodation.
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North Shore Navigators Baseball games are held at Fraser Field, where the collegiate summer league team plays from June through August. Single game tickets or season passes are available and concessions include hot dogs and beer.