The Top 20 Attractions around Gloucester
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Gloucester. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Gloucester is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 13, 2025
Babson Farm Quarry Pond
Highlight • Lake
Halibut Point State Park is located on the site of the former Babson Farm Quarry on the Atlantic Ocean, where granite was mined for construction purposes from the mid-19th century …
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Shore Road - Magnolia Point Gloucester
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Magnolia is a small seaside village in Gloucester. First discovered in 1623 when the King of England James sent an expedition to set up an outpost for the export of …
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Halibut Point State Park Visitor Center
Highlight • Rest Area
The small Visitor Center at Halibut Point State Park is located close to the quarry pond and the walking trails. There are public restrooms for you to use and exhibits …
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Mingo Beach
Highlight • Beach
A quiet spot to relax and take a dip. The beach is rocky, but the views over the ocean and towards Marblehead are spectacular. Bear in mind that there isn't any car parking so arrive by bicycle or on foot!
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Endicott College
Highlight • Settlement
Nice surroundings, with grassy areas, ponds and a fountain, can work for a break while riding Endicott Drive.
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Ipswich River Pedestrian Crossing
Highlight • Bridge
The pedestrian crossing lets you enjoy the Ipswich River up close. You can see the water flowing by, which is vital for the town's history and nature. The river has …
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White Beach
Highlight • Beach
Among the many beaches that line the coast, this white beach is really very nice and encourages a break.
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Rockport Harbor
Highlight • Settlement
Rockport has miles of lovely beaches, boulder-strewn paths through woods and glades, and that uncommonly magical light that has inspired painters since Winslow Homer.
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Sandy Point State Reservation
Highlight • Beach
Sandy Point State Reservation is a coastal conservation area located in Ipswich, Massachusetts. This scenic reserve encompasses approximately 77 acres of sandy shoreline and dunes along the northern end of …
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Singing Beach
Highlight • Beach
The painter Martin Johnson Heade painted this very beautiful "singing beach" located near the city of Manchester-By-the-Sea.
This marine art can be found nowadays at the Thyssen-Bornemiza museum in Madrid.
This marine art can be found nowadays at the Thyssen-Bornemiza museum in Madrid.
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Eastern Point Lighthouse
Highlight • Monument
This is a beautiful spot with a lighthouse and a bar you can walk out on. You have to pay $10 to park for cars but bikes are free. No …
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