Gloucester Things to Do

A classic preservation of the maritime history of New England consists of 12 historical structures and nine acres by the Salem waterfront. Here is a very detailed account of the many important events like the Atlantic triangle... more

Anybody interested in exploring the house of seven gables and four lighthouses? Pay a visit to the Essex Heritage area not just to do the above but to participate in mock settlement demonstrations and trudging maritime/industri... more

Alexander's Day Spa may sound like millions of spas around. But once in, the personalized attention and service leave you a happy customer. The atmosphere is comforting and puts you at ease. Manicures, facials, hair-styling, ma... more

This museum across from Salem Common revisits the hysteria of 1692, when people in the town were falsely accused of being witches or "consorting with the devil," then were tried and hanged. Twenty people were put to death durin... more

An entertaining introduction to Salem's seagoing history, this complex includes an exciting attraction: a real live ship. The Friendship is a full-size replica of a 1797 East Indiaman merchant vessel, a three-mas... more

Built in 1768 for one of the wealthiest merchants in the colonies, the Lee Mansion is internationally recognized as an extraordinary example of pre-Revolutionary Georgian architecture. The attraction for aficionados is t... more

The rough-and-tumble fishing port of Gloucester has another face: exclusive summer community. Aficionados of house tours will want to build their schedules around a visit to this magnificent property on the stylish Back... more

Though art and culture from New England is the main draw, expect art from around the world as well. Asian art like Korean, Japanese, and Indian together with African, Oceanic, and Native American art is showcased amidst histor... more

Captain Kidd and Captain Blackbeard are just two of the more well-known pirates that dominated the seas off the north shores of Boston. This museum gives you the chance to relive that bit of history with actors playing the part... more

The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 were one of the biggest tragedies the town of Salem has endured. The Salem Wax Museum of Witches and Seafarers gives a face to this troubled period of time with London-made wax figures that captur... more