Things to Do in Gloucester

Nestled on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean explore the enchanting European-style Hammond Castle Museum at your own pace with a self-guided tour through its stunning galleries.

You are guaranteed whale sightings on this whale watching tour out to Stellwagen Bank, a national marine preserve about 12 miles off the coast of Gloucester deemed one of the "Top 5 Whale Watching Destinations in the World" by the World Wildlife Fund due to the wide variety of whale species whom migrate to the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts every year to feed on the abundant natural resources. This is one of the best whale watching in New England as it's an awe-inspiring experience which every human being should have the opportunity to appreciate.

Travel on our New England Seacoast Tour from Boston to the old colonial towns of Salem, Gloucester, Rockport, and Essex. Learn about the witchcraft trials, fishing ports, lighthouses, and Cape Ann.

Get the full Massachusetts experience with this combo of walking and driving tours around Boston! You’ll find ten tours in one app - all highly entertaining, thoroughly researched and prepared by local guides. Self-Guided Tours are: 1- Boston Freedom Trail (Walking) 2- Harvard Square (Walking) 3- Boston Ghost (Walking) 4- Salem Witch Trials (Walking) 5- Boston Harborwalk (Walking) 6- Plymouth (Walking) 7- Cape Cod & Provincetown (Driving) 8- Cape Ann (Driving) 9- Battle of Lexington (Driving) 10- Martha’s Vineyard (Driving) This self-guided tour allows you to explore Boston’s historic wonders with maximum flexibility and value. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. Buy once, use for a year! Perfect for extended or return trips.

Explore Boston, Cambridge, Salem, Cape Ann, and more! This package covers Boston's iconic Freedom Trail (Old North Church, Faneuil Hall, & more), the Harborwalk, Salem Witch Trails, and a scenic waterfront drive near Cape Ann. This is the ultimate "must-do" package for a Boston and New England trip. This self-guided tour allows you to explore Boston’s historic wonders with maximum flexibility and value. Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! Discover the natural beauty of New England’s most picturesque coastline with this narrated driving tour. Hear the tragic tale of the Perfect Storm and how that fateful day still reverberates along this coast. Cruise past perfect beaches, explore the history of quaint fishing towns, visit iconic lighthouses, and learn why the locals find the call of the sea so impossible to resist. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

Enjoy a full-body table massage designed to melt away stress and ease muscle tension. Perfect for total relaxation and rejuvenation.

Experience a unique Himalayan Salt Cave on Main Street in beautiful Gloucester, MA. Enjoy a 30-minute session in a zero gravity chair with salt air from our halotherapy generator. Revive Wellness LLC is a newly built wellness facility with state-of-the-art treatments. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring socks. Socks are available onsite for purchase. Note: No refunds for cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance.

Experience ultimate relaxation and rejuvenation with our Hydrotherapy Massage Bed. Let the soothing water therapy and gentle massage techniques melt away stress and tension, leaving you feeling refreshed and revitalized.