Rocky Neck Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Rocky Neck
Popular places to visit
Wingaersheek Beach
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.
Good Harbor Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Good Harbor Beach during your travels in Gloucester? Wander the waterfront or discover the area's sunrises.
Hammond Castle
You can browse the exhibits at Hammond Castle, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Gloucester. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in the area.
Maritime Gloucester
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Maritime Gloucester during your trip to Gloucester. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Half Moon Beach
If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Half Moon Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Gloucester. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
Cape Ann Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.
Activities
Whale Watching Tour in Gloucester
History and Hauntings of Salem Guided Walking Tour
Bewitched Walking Tour of Salem
Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport
Cape Ann Harbor: Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Rocky Neck Hotel Deals
DoubleTree by Hilton Boston North Shore
"Staff at breakfast were the friendliest. Front desk staff was cold. Rooms were okay. I stayed for 2 weeks. Kids and young adults were visiting in groups and extremely noisy. It might have been a really nice place at one time, but it is faded now."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Boston - Peabody by IHG
"It was clean"
Reviewed on 21 June 2026
Best Western Plus North Shore Hotel
"It was a good hotel to spend time with my granddaughter! The pool was nice - clean with a shallow end for her to play in. The breakfast was good with choices for a 3 1/2 year old and even a book rack for reading books to her! Nice seating area in the lobby and outside too. I would definitely go ..."
Reviewed on 18 June 2026
Hawthorne Hotel
"Great place! Room a bit small but awesome atmosphere ."
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
The Northshore Hotel - Boston/Danvers
"great parking. a little difficult to find property as it's behind a hill off the main address/highway"
Reviewed on 23 June 2026
The Hotel Salem
"The location is right in the heart of the Salem Center so it’s convenient if you’re interested in that. The room showed a bit of wear. Also, after checking in, I didn’t seem to feel that it was much of a value, especially for the time that we were there. Don’t get me wrong. It was an OK stay just ..."
Reviewed on 22 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Rocky Neck
East Gloucester
If you're spending some time in East Gloucester, Good Harbor Beach and Niles Beach are top sights worth seeing.
Downtown Gloucester
While visiting Downtown Gloucester, you might make a stop by sights like Cape Ann Museum and Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch.
Annisquam
Though Annisquam may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Wingaersheek Beach and Plum Cove Beach.
Magnolia
You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in Magnolia. You might want to make time for a stop at Massachusetts Bay or Gray Beach.
