| . 5 miles from the shops and restaurants of downtown gloucester. all the basic apartments have kitchens and living/dining areas. set 2 miles from the gloucester train station, this year-round waterfront inn connects to good harbor beach via a pedestrian bridge. parking is free. the homey rooms feature free wi-fi, cable tv, fridges and microwaves. continental breakfast is served in a common room offering panoramic views of the beach. most have private bathrooms. it's 1
Boston Logan International Airport 49 min
Cape Ann Museum (7 min)
Cultural center with maritime & fine-art collections, historic homes & library about Cape Ann life. Hammond Castle Museum (14 min)
Sprawling medieval-style complex built in the 1920s by inventor John Hays Hammond & open for tours. Stage Fort Park (10 min)
Beaches, tennis courts, a restaurant, dog park & more on the site of Gloucester's first settlement. Good Harbor Beach (12 min)
Small beach with prime swimming conditions is surrounded by dunes & marshes & has limited parking. Half Moon Beach (9 min)
Small, crescent-shaped beach tucked away in a historic park with picnicking & seasonal lifeguards. Wingaersheek Beach (17 min)
Known for swimming & low-tide exploration, this scenic beach features large boulders & a snack hut. Cape Ann Whale Watch (18 min)
Tours to Stellwagen Bank led by expert guides, with whale teeth samples & whale song recordings. Dogtown Commons (10 min)
Outdoor recreation 7 Seas Whale Watch (7 min)
Whale watching and dolphin Crane Beach (29 min)
Oceanfront park & conservation site, featuring dunes, a pine forest & recreational beach area. Singing Beach (19 min)
Public beach featuring a summertime bathhouse with a snack bar & sand that makes sound when dry. Thacher Island (11 min)
52-acre offshore island home to twin 18th-century lighthouses & a refuge for migratory birds. Halibut Point State Park (18 min)
Coastal area on 440 million year old granite offers spectacular views, wildflowers, visitors center. Crane Beach (28 min)
Ample, sandy beach with a dune conservation area, 5+ miles of hiking trails & a wildlife refuge. Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (30 min)
Lavish, English-style mansion with manicured gardens & a broad lawn sloping down to the seashore. | 
