17 days in Gloucester, Rockport & Salem Itinerary

Explore Gloucester's surroundings by going to Kittery Trading Post (in Kittery), Market Square (in Portsmouth) and Hampton Beach State Park (in Hampton). There's still lots to do: get outside with Outdoor Activities, browse the exhibits of Hammond Castle Museum, kick back and relax at Crane Beach, and admire the striking features of Sargent House Museum.

For ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Gloucester online attractions planner.

Denver to Gloucester is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Denver to Gloucester due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Denver, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Gloucester, ranging from highs of 82°F to lows of 64°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Rockport.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): make a trip to Rockport Breakwater, take some stellar pictures from Bearskin Neck, then immerse yourself in nature at Halibut Point State Park, and finally make a trip to Motif Number 1. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: savor the flavors at New Hampshire Brews Cruise and then step off the mainland to explore Isles of Shoals.

To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Rockport route planner.

Rockport is very close to Gloucester. In July in Rockport, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 64°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Salem.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Salem: Concord (Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House, Concord Museum, &more), Lexington (Eppinger Fitness Personal Training, Hancock-Clarke House, &more) and Weir Hill (in North Andover). There's much more to do: explore the galleries of The House of the Seven Gables, contemplate the long history of Salem Maritime National Historic Site, stop by Crow Haven Corner, and explore the world behind art at Peabody Essex Museum.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Salem travel route planner.

You can drive from Rockport to Salem in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July in Salem, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 64°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.