| continental breakfast is served seasonally, and there's a wraparound porch. some have ocean views and/or decorative fireplaces. within an 8-minute walk of both niles beach and the rocky neck art colony, this refined georgian-style b&b dating from the 1850s is 5 miles from the 1920s hammond castle. bright rooms are individually decorated, and provide complimentary wi-fi, cable tv and minifridges, as well as private bathrooms or en suite facilities. check-in time: 2:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Boston Logan International Airport 50 min
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (31 min)
Lavish, English-style mansion with manicured gardens & a broad lawn sloping down to the seashore. Half Moon Beach (10 min)
Small, crescent-shaped beach tucked away in a historic park with picnicking & seasonal lifeguards. Salem Willows Park (35 min)
Storied park since 1858 boasting a carousel, arcade & food vendors, plus a beach & outdoor concerts. Cape Ann Whale Watch (7 min)
Tours to Stellwagen Bank led by expert guides, with whale teeth samples & whale song recordings. Crane Beach (29 min)
Ample, sandy beach with a dune conservation area, 5+ miles of hiking trails & a wildlife refuge. Stage Fort Park (11 min)
Beaches, tennis courts, a restaurant, dog park & more on the site of Gloucester's first settlement. Good Harbor Beach (7 min)
Small beach with prime swimming conditions is surrounded by dunes & marshes & has limited parking. Hammond Castle Museum (15 min)
Sprawling medieval-style complex built in the 1920s by inventor John Hays Hammond & open for tours. Cape Ann Museum (8 min)
Cultural center with maritime & fine-art collections, historic homes & library about Cape Ann life. Dogtown Commons (11 min)
Outdoor recreation Singing Beach (20 min)
Public beach featuring a summertime bathhouse with a snack bar & sand that makes sound when dry. Halibut Point State Park (20 min)
Coastal area on 440 million year old granite offers spectacular views, wildflowers, visitors center. Wingaersheek Beach (18 min)
Known for swimming & low-tide exploration, this scenic beach features large boulders & a snack hut. Crane Beach (30 min)
Oceanfront park & conservation site, featuring dunes, a pine forest & recreational beach area. 7 Seas Whale Watch (8 min)
Whale watching and dolphin | 
