| private docks are available by prior arrangement. minimum-stay rules may apply. straightforward rooms and studios feature water views, exposed-beam ceilings and kitchenettes, plus cable tv, free wifi, and decks or balconies. . close to shops and galleries, this unfussy guesthouse built on the smith cove waterfront in 1890 is a mile from niles beach. some offer pull-out sofas or futons, and the penthouse studio has a full kitchen
Boston Logan International Airport 52 min
Cape Ann Museum (10 min)
Cultural center with maritime & fine-art collections, historic homes & library about Cape Ann life. Singing Beach (22 min)
Public beach featuring a summertime bathhouse with a snack bar & sand that makes sound when dry. 7 Seas Whale Watch (10 min)
Whale watching and dolphin Salem Willows Park (36 min)
Storied park since 1858 boasting a carousel, arcade & food vendors, plus a beach & outdoor concerts. Stage Fort Park (13 min)
Beaches, tennis courts, a restaurant, dog park & more on the site of Gloucester's first settlement. Crane Beach (31 min)
Oceanfront park & conservation site, featuring dunes, a pine forest & recreational beach area. Cape Ann Whale Watch (8 min)
Tours to Stellwagen Bank led by expert guides, with whale teeth samples & whale song recordings. Wingaersheek Beach (19 min)
Known for swimming & low-tide exploration, this scenic beach features large boulders & a snack hut. Half Moon Beach (11 min)
Small, crescent-shaped beach tucked away in a historic park with picnicking & seasonal lifeguards. Crane Beach (30 min)
Ample, sandy beach with a dune conservation area, 5+ miles of hiking trails & a wildlife refuge. Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (32 min)
Lavish, English-style mansion with manicured gardens & a broad lawn sloping down to the seashore. Good Harbor Beach (8 min)
Small beach with prime swimming conditions is surrounded by dunes & marshes & has limited parking. Dogtown Commons (12 min)
Outdoor recreation Halibut Point State Park (21 min)
Coastal area on 440 million year old granite offers spectacular views, wildflowers, visitors center. Hammond Castle Museum (16 min)
Sprawling medieval-style complex built in the 1920s by inventor John Hays Hammond & open for tours. | 
