| there's also a homey lounge with a fireplace. continental breakfast is offered in a formal dining area. a trio of suites adds living areas; some include fireplaces and french doors. set in a charming house overlooking western harbor, this cozy b&b is 2 miles from the medieval-style hammond castle and 13 miles from crane beach conservation area. . featuring harbor views, the 3 quaint, individually decorated rooms with frilly, country-style decor offer free wi-fi, cable tv and private bathrooms
Boston Logan International Airport 46 min
Hammond Castle Museum (5 min)
Sprawling medieval-style complex built in the 1920s by inventor John Hays Hammond & open for tours. Cape Ann Whale Watch (6 min)
Tours to Stellwagen Bank led by expert guides, with whale teeth samples & whale song recordings. 7 Seas Whale Watch (9 min)
Whale watching and dolphin Wingaersheek Beach (14 min)
Known for swimming & low-tide exploration, this scenic beach features large boulders & a snack hut. Good Harbor Beach (10 min)
Small beach with prime swimming conditions is surrounded by dunes & marshes & has limited parking. Stage Fort Park (9 min)
Beaches, tennis courts, a restaurant, dog park & more on the site of Gloucester's first settlement. Crane Beach (25 min)
Oceanfront park & conservation site, featuring dunes, a pine forest & recreational beach area. The House of the Seven Gables (30 min)
Tours of the restored 1668 home that inspired Hawthorne's novel, plus verdant seaside gardens. Cape Ann Museum (13 min)
Cultural center with maritime & fine-art collections, historic homes & library about Cape Ann life. Half Moon Beach (3 min)
Small, crescent-shaped beach tucked away in a historic park with picnicking & seasonal lifeguards. Crane Beach (24 min)
Ample, sandy beach with a dune conservation area, 5+ miles of hiking trails & a wildlife refuge. Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (26 min)
Lavish, English-style mansion with manicured gardens & a broad lawn sloping down to the seashore. Dogtown Commons (7 min)
Outdoor recreation Halibut Point State Park (20 min)
Coastal area on 440 million year old granite offers spectacular views, wildflowers, visitors center. Singing Beach (16 min)
Public beach featuring a summertime bathhouse with a snack bar & sand that makes sound when dry. | 
