Things to Do in Gloucester

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Things to Do in Gloucester

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Memorial honoring fishermen with a moving tribute and stunning bay views. Reflects on the town's maritime history and the lives lost at sea.
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Serene beach with white sands and warm waters, ideal for relaxation and volleyball. Offers a rustic escape with local dining options nearby.
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  • SandersRene
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a great museum if you are anywhere near it! The drive to it is absolutely beautiful. The grounds are beautiful. The view of the ocean is beautiful. The castle is unique. The gift shop is fabulous. The tour is wonderful. I've been twice and both tour guides were knowledgeable, fun and informative. The inside is incredible. This is a must on your bucket list!
    Written December 11, 2024
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  • Dave
    Triadelphia, WV70 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It’s a beautiful place you can park right along the street and see the monuments and the water. There’s a long list of im sure mostly men who lost their lives trying to feed their families. Quite a few with the same last names beside each other very sad.
    Written November 8, 2024
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  • Terese B
    Malden, MA490 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved that we could reserve a parking spot for the day. Easy todo and worth it for the day. Parking lot is a short walk to the beach. The beach is clean, not rocky either. Easy to walk end to end. One end of the beach has facilities and netting for beach volleyball. We stayed on the other end, quiet and perfect for lounging in the sun, reading a book or taking a nap!
    Some waves but not huge,easy to swim in. Not a lot of seaweed either. Lifeguards on duty. Would definitely go back for a day.
    Written August 3, 2024
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  • cb4fullcircle
    Austin, TX94 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wow wow, so much to see, and so unusual. He had a talent that is no longer present in today's minimalist decoration scheme.
    Written August 31, 2024
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  • Joe D
    37 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    It really is the most amazing beach.
    We had to download an app to park which was easy to do.
    There are toilets on site and a small shop.
    We arrived when the tide was out and we had a lovely walk out on one of the sandbars with our young kids. Hours later when the tide came in we had such a great time swimming and exploring. Beautiful sand and calm waters.
    An absolute must visit
    Written September 24, 2023
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  • fiamma11
    Tysons Corner, VA5,988 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful lighthouse on a lovely rocky shore providing beautiful vistas over the area. What more could one want.
    Written September 22, 2023
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  • Christine
    40 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Discovered this park when looking for fishing spots while on vacation. It is a great park. Half moon is a wonderful beach -quite and calm. The visitor center is closed so are the restrooms but they do have porta pottys down by the softball feild. Lots of little trails. Looked like a nice sized playground. Pleanty of picnic tables and benches to look out over the water. Had a nice time fishing from the beach. Would go back!
    Written October 11, 2023
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  • fiamma11
    Tysons Corner, VA5,988 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a clean and lovely white sand beach. There weren't a lot of people present when we were there which made it especially appealing. I don't know if this is usual or if we were lucky but we would definitely return.
    Written September 22, 2023
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  • TravelingSoccerLoon
    Saint Paul, MN7,991 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The historic town of Gloucester is a great place for a daytrip, and the Main Street has many shops and dining establishments to choose from.
    Written May 17, 2024
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  • Janice H
    3 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    My husband and I took our nieces to this beach last summer. It's a great little beach tucked away and easy to miss. The day we went it wasn't too crowded and the parking was reasonable. I suggest brining a grill or your own food. There is a place to get food, but it wasn't that great. It's a bit rocky, so I suggest brining beach shoes so you can walk around. The park is beautiful.
    Written June 30, 2020
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  • Zoey
    Southborough, MA9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The sailing cruise on Ardelle was great!! The captain was very funny and made it interesting. The water was very calm and it was an enjoyable experience. I enjoyed a smaller boat without the narration. My nine year-old daughter got to raise one of the sails very exciting for her. Bring cash if you want snack or drinks as credit card is not accepted.
    Written August 11, 2024
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  • soloflyer2018
    Brisbane, Australia245 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Not a great season for seeing the whole of Gloucester as attractions were closed for the Winter but a walk along the Esplanade and a stroll down Main Street was still worth a look.
    Both the Fisherman's Memorial and The Fisherman's Wives Memorial are wonderful pieces of sculpture and the lady and her children I must say really got my attention.
    Gloucester being a short drive from Salem and Boston is a day out and a getaway from it all. Don't hesitate take a look!
    Written January 13, 2025
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