Best 146 things to do in Gloucester, MA

Paddle Salem’s coastline with flexible hourly or daily rentals and friendly on-site support

Paddle Salem’s historic shoreline on a 2-hour guided kayak or stand-up paddleboard tour

Paddle from Salem Willows Park with flexible hourly or day rentals and easy launch support

Paddle the Salem and Beverly coastline at sunset with a guided tour

Walk Salem at night with ghost stories from its haunted past

See 3D Salem and Halloween exhibits year-round

Shop Wynotts Wands on weekend mornings with skip-the-line entry and in-store photos

Walk Salem’s Hocus Pocus filming spots with stories and local lore

Walk Salem’s Witch Trials sites in 1 hour with a guided group tour

Walk downtown Salem and trace 400 years of military service in 1 hour

Tour Salem’s Hocus Pocus filming locations, plus a movie ticket

Enjoy a small-group, behind-the-scenes museum tour with expert docent and complimentary digital photos.

See authenticated pirate treasure from the Whydah shipwreck at Real Pirates Salem

Hear Salem’s dark history with a local paranormal investigator

Walk Salem’s darker side with true crime and cemetery stories

Walk downtown Salem with a kid-focused guide and hear true Witch Trials stories

Private sail for up to 6 guests beyond Marblehead Harbor

Private 4-hour sail from Marblehead Harbor for up to 6 guests

Fish for mackerel and bass on a captain’s choice half-day trip

Spend eight hours targeting haddock, pollock, and other bottom fish in Massachusetts waters.

Enjoy a light-tackle fishing trip that works well for kids and adults

Fish for striped bass on a 2.5-hour trip near the Merrimack River mouth

Cruise and connect at an all-ages sober meeting on the water

See majestic whales and dolphins with expert narration on a 4-hour cruise