Essex County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A lighthouse, a white building with a red roof, and a stone walkway leading to the water.
A stone tower and a statue with a hat.
A lighthouse on a rocky shore with a white building and red roof in the background.
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A large estate with a prominent brick building, expansive lawns, and a body of water in the background.

Popular cities in Essex County

A beach with a lifeguard tower, waves, and a large house with a tower on a rocky shore.
Gloucester
Known for Sea, Beaches and Ports
Gloucester is calling! Discover its oceanfront, beaches, art and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Wingaersheek Beach
  • Good Harbor Beach
  • Hammond Castle
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A crowded beach with people swimming and sunbathing, surrounded by colorful buildings and a church steeple.
Rockport
Known for Sea, Beaches and Shopping
Get away to Rockport! Enjoy the seaside, beaches and sunsets.

Reasons to visit

  • Cape Ann
  • Halibut Point State Park
  • Front Beach
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A street with brick buildings, a 'Soda Fowle's Cigars' sign, and a 'Soak' sign.
Newburyport
Known for Historical, Ports and Islands
Trip time! Discover the island views, history and sunsets in Newburyport.

Reasons to visit

  • Plum Island Point
  • Waterfront Promenade Park
  • Maudslay State Park
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Salisbury
Known for Beaches, Family-friendly and Bird watching
Explore Salisbury: its beaches, hiking, live music and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Salisbury Beach
  • Salisbury Beach State Reservation
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Andover
Known for Dining, Family-friendly and Sports
Experience the churches, sports and university life in Andover!

Reasons to visit

  • Penguin Park
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Newbury
Known for Islands, Baseball and Sports
Escape to Newbury! Enjoy its island views, baseball and beaches.
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Stay near popular Essex County attractions

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Wingaersheek Beach

9.4/10 (83 reviews)
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Wingaersheek Beach during your travels in Gloucester? While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
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