Boston Logan International Airport 53 min
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (33 min)
Lavish, English-style mansion with manicured gardens & a broad lawn sloping down to the seashore. Thacher Island (14 min)
52-acre offshore island home to twin 18th-century lighthouses & a refuge for migratory birds. Half Moon Beach (12 min)
Small, crescent-shaped beach tucked away in a historic park with picnicking & seasonal lifeguards. Singing Beach (23 min)
Public beach featuring a summertime bathhouse with a snack bar & sand that makes sound when dry. Cape Ann Whale Watch (9 min)
Tours to Stellwagen Bank led by expert guides, with whale teeth samples & whale song recordings. Hammond Castle Museum (17 min)
Sprawling medieval-style complex built in the 1920s by inventor John Hays Hammond & open for tours. Good Harbor Beach (8 min)
Small beach with prime swimming conditions is surrounded by dunes & marshes & has limited parking. Crane Beach (31 min)
Ample, sandy beach with a dune conservation area, 5+ miles of hiking trails & a wildlife refuge. Stage Fort Park (14 min)
Beaches, tennis courts, a restaurant, dog park & more on the site of Gloucester's first settlement. 7 Seas Whale Watch (11 min)
Whale watching and dolphin Dogtown Commons (13 min)
Outdoor recreation Halibut Point State Park (21 min)
Coastal area on 440 million year old granite offers spectacular views, wildflowers, visitors center. Cape Ann Museum (11 min)
Cultural center with maritime & fine-art collections, historic homes & library about Cape Ann life. Crane Beach (32 min)
Oceanfront park & conservation site, featuring dunes, a pine forest & recreational beach area. Wingaersheek Beach (21 min)
Known for swimming & low-tide exploration, this scenic beach features large boulders & a snack hut. | 
