Places worth the detour in Gloucester

9 places worth going out of your way for lie within 8 km of Gloucester, United States, across 4 kinds of detour; castles, monuments & landmarks are the largest group (3). Best known: Cape Ann. 8 of them rank as little-known. Click any card to open it on the map.

Built landmarks3 Ruins & the uncanny2 Nature & landscapes2 Parks & cemeteries2

All 9, ranked 9

Ranked by how many Wikipedia editions cover them.

1.Cape Ann

Nature & landscapes · Notable

Cape in Massachusetts, USA

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2.Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial

Parks & cemeteries · 20th century · Hidden gem

Gloucester, Massachusetts, United States

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3.Annisquam Harbor Light

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States

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4.Wingaersheek Beach

Nature & landscapes · Hidden gem

Beach in Massachusetts

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5.Paper House

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Museum house with newspaper walls and furniture

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6.Dogtown

Ruins & the uncanny · Hidden gem

Human settlement in Massachusetts, United States of America

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7.Eastern Point Light

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States

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8.Ten Pound Island Light

Built landmarks · 19th century · Hidden gem

Lighthouse in Massachusetts, United States

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9.Stage Fort Park

Parks & cemeteries · Hidden gem

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