Boston Logan International Airport 54 min
Dogtown Commons (14 min) Outdoor recreation Stage Fort Park (16 min) Beaches, tennis courts, a restaurant, dog park & more on the site of Gloucester's first settlement. Crane Beach (32 min) Ample, sandy beach with a dune conservation area, 5+ miles of hiking trails & a wildlife refuge. Cape Ann Whale Watch (11 min) Tours to Stellwagen Bank led by expert guides, with whale teeth samples & whale song recordings. Thacher Island (11 min) 52-acre offshore island home to twin 18th-century lighthouses & a refuge for migratory birds. Good Harbor Beach (9 min) Small beach with prime swimming conditions is surrounded by dunes & marshes & has limited parking. Wingaersheek Beach (21 min) Known for swimming & low-tide exploration, this scenic beach features large boulders & a snack hut. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge (59 min) Migratory bird refuge with observation towers & fishing & hunting opportunities, plus public tours. Cape Ann Museum (13 min) Cultural center with maritime & fine-art collections, historic homes & library about Cape Ann life. Singing Beach (24 min) Public beach featuring a summertime bathhouse with a snack bar & sand that makes sound when dry. Crane Beach (33 min) Oceanfront park & conservation site, featuring dunes, a pine forest & recreational beach area. Hammond Castle Museum (19 min) Sprawling medieval-style complex built in the 1920s by inventor John Hays Hammond & open for tours. Castle Hill on the Crane Estate (34 min) Lavish, English-style mansion with manicured gardens & a broad lawn sloping down to the seashore. Motif #1 (9 min) An exact replica of the original 1840 building, this colorful fishing shack is a notable landmark. Halibut Point State Park (10 min) Coastal area on 440 million year old granite offers spectacular views, wildflowers, visitors center. |