- 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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Emerson College is a private coeducational university that features a highly extensive film program. The location's Engagement Game Lab conducts research on the effects of video games on civic engagement.
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Opening in February 1926, the Orpheum Theater is a vintage era theatre with a stylized interior that hosts live performances in an intimate setting. Entertainment identities such as Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Duke Ellington, Aretha Franklin and Stevie Wonder have performed here.
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Featuring picturesque views of the Atlantic Ocean, Rye Harbor Beach is a public beach popular among those who enjoy spending time in nature. Visitors commonly enjoy fishing, having picnics, or relaxing by the sea.
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Crisp, local apples are turned into tasty and unique beverages at the Bantam Cider Company. Visitors can stop by for a tasting session or join an event, and three of their bottled ciders are available for purchase.
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2087 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA 01876
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The Merrimack Valley Pavilion is an entertainment complex that offers a number of amenities and attractions to enjoy. These include mini golf, food and drink options, and a 6,000 square foot multi-level laser tag arena.
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69 Beacon ST., Boston, MA 02108, Boston, MA 02108
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Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, Boston Public Garden is the first public botanical garden of America and is famous for more than 600 varieties of flowers and trees planted here as well as the Swan Boats and numerous statues.
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Jeness State Beach is a 1.3 acre beach that welcomes families, but that does not allow pets. Visitors can enjoy the soft sands, swim in the ocean, or have a picnic on the beach.
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Boston Derby Dames is an all-female DIY flat track roller derby league that plays at the Simoni Rink during the summer. The league has games that consist of two 30-minute periods and a brief halftime.
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Nunziato Field Dog Park is a large, fenced-in area over loose dirt and gravel, with no grass. Poop stations, water bowls, and picnic tables are provided but there are no hoses or running water.
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191 Highland Ave, Ste 1A, Somerville, MA 02143
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Center for Arts at the Armory is a performing arts center residing in the historic Armory building. The center hosts performances from a wide variety of genres, from comedy to theater. The center also maintains a small cafe.