Free & Cheap Things to Do in Gloucester, MA

  • The list below includes 262 free or cheap things to do in or near Gloucester, Massachusetts, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Fishing and Hiking Trails.
  • From Good Harbor Beach to Wingaersheek Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gloucester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salem, Beverly, Lynn and Hampton.
  • The list below includes 262 free or cheap things to do in or near Gloucester, Massachusetts, including 110 different types of inexpensive activities like Beaches, Parks, Fishing and Hiking Trails.
  • From Good Harbor Beach to Wingaersheek Beach, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Gloucester and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Salem, Beverly, Lynn and Hampton.
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A family of experts shares tips on spotting humpback and minke whales—as well as dolphins and seals—during three- to four-hour outings
0.3 Miles
97% 455 votes
Monuments Stacy Boulevard, Gloucester, MA MoreLess Info
Fishermen's Memorial Monument, also called Man at the Wheel Statue, is a historic bronze cenotaph sculpture which was established in 1925 in memory of the Gloucester fishermen who never retured from the sea.
1.9 Miles
85% 119 votes
Lighthouses Eastern Point Boulevard, Gloucester, MA MoreLess Info
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Eastern Point Lighthouse offers beautiful ocean views. Although unable to tour the interior, there is lots to see including an historic bell. Access to a walking path is also available.
0.3 Miles
96% 106 votes
Food Tours Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930 MoreLess Info
Taking guests on a food adventure, Cape Ann Foodie Tours entertains visitors by narrating the culture and history of the area. The guests are taken by van from shop to shop while sampling their food.
0.1 Miles
96% 121 votes
Art Museum 27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA 01930 MoreLess Info
The people, industries, art, and culture of the region are represented in the Cape Ann Museum collections. There is also a library and archive that has a wide array of books, documents, and photographs.
1.2 Miles
96% 85 votes
Distilleries 15 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930 MoreLess Info
Family-owned and operated, Ryan & Wood, Inc. Distilleries specialize in handcrafted distilled spirits including a variety of gin, rum, vodka and more. Guided tours of the premises including the process of fermentation, distillation and barreling, are available.
2.7 Miles
87% 390 votes
Castles 80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930 MoreLess Info
Hammond Castle was the home and laboratory of the famous inventor, John Hays Hammond, Jr. The castle features a Medieval style architecture and operates as a museum which houses a collection of medieval, Renaissance and Roman artifacts along with Hammond memorabilia.
0.2 Miles
82% 102 votes
Shopping Districts Main Street, Gloucester, MA MoreLess Info
Consisting of retail businesses and dining opportunities, Main Street is a commercial and tourist destination. The street contains a mix of shopping options, including antiques and clothing, as well as restaurants.
0.8 Miles
73% 112 votes
Arts Centers Gloucester, MA MoreLess Info
Rocky Neck Art Colony is one the oldest inhabited art colonies in the country and has been lived in by many famous artists including Childe Hassam, Edward Hooper, Stuart Davis and more. The district is still home to a number of artists as well as art galleries and restaurants.
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100% 19 votes
Fishing 75 Essex Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930 MoreLess Info
Catch giant tuna with Tuna Hunter Fishing Day Charters. The sizeable fish will have you glad you decided to trust experts to take you where the fish don't stop biting.
0.7 Miles
75% 59 votes
Fishing 121 East Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930 MoreLess Info
Offering half day fishing excursions, Yankee Whale Watch & Deep Sea Fishing takes visitors to prime fishing locations in the region. During the trip, visitors have the opportunity to spot marine life like whales.
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