- TripBuzz found 265 things to do with kids in or near Gloucester, Massachusetts, including 242 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salem, Beverly, Lynn and Newburyport.
- From 7 Seas Whale Watch to Cape Ann Whale Watch, the Gloucester area offers 115 different types of family activities, including: Beaches, Whale Watching Tours, Parks and Fishing.
- Located Northeast of Boston, Gloucester is a small city rich with Massachusetts history. The city has played a prominent role in the fishing industry for many years and is now a popular summer vacation destination. Visitors can enjoy world-class fishing, water sports recreation, fine dining and lodging, whale watching and museum tours.
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One Market Square, Newburyport, MA 01950
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Located in Newburyport, Massachusetts, the Firehouse Center for the Arts is a theater, community arts center and event venue. It is located in a red brick Federalist building in the town center.
17.2 Miles
Red Rock Park is a seaside park often characterized as having a strong sea-like smell. Visitors to the park may enjoy watching the marine life in one of the park's many tide pools.
17.3 Miles
Setting sail from the historic waterfront, 9th Wave Sailing Charters offers a variety of public trips that are roughly two and a half hours long. Many trips leave from the mouth of the Merrimack River for no particular destination while guests are encouraged to learn how to handle the boat.
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Newburyport Whale Watch
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54 Merrimac St., Newburyport, MA 01950
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Newburyport Whale Watch is offered with the help of the 110-foot Captains Lady III which can carry up to 149 passengers to the nearby whale feeding grounds. In addition to humpback and minke whales, guests can view dolphins, sharks, sea birds, and seals.
17.4 Miles
View the beauty of the Newburyport Harbor, Merrimack River and the Great Salt Marsh on the water with Yankee Clipper Cruise Tours. A two-hour sunset cocktail cruise, weekend ecology cruise, and a one-hour narrated scenic harbor tour is available.
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Visitors can enjoy a variety of stand up paddle board and kayak tours at Plum Island Kayak. They also offer equipment rentals and lessons and private instruction for kayaking and paddle boarding.
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The Clipper City Rail Trail is a 1.1 mile trail traversing a variety of environments. The trail passes by several artistic pieces, such as sculptures and murals. One can also find trail-side coffee shops, bakeries, and restaurants.
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Ippi's Bait & Tackle is a bait shop that sells 1-lb vacuum packs of poagies, herring, whole sea clams, and squid. The shop uses an aerated and temperature controlled lobster tank to keep bait fresh.
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590 Washington Street, Lynn, MA 1901
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Exhibition worthy Lynn Museum and Historical Society prominently displays American impressionist art, and historical artifact collections. Diverse and sizable, the museum hosts over 17,000 objects for view and visitor appreciation.
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High Rock Park, Tower & Observatory features a 12 inch Meade telescope powerful enough to see the rings and moons of far-flung planets. The observatory welcomes visitors, and requests they make reservations.