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Where to stay in Essex County: Best areas for travelers

• Gloucester: A thriving destination with lots of nature attractions, you'll have the best of both worlds here. After a big day exploring around, relish the serenity at Cape Ann. Stage Fort Park and Ravenswood Park are two more popular places to wander around and get some fresh air. There's no shortage of hotel options here, with the Beauport Hotel Gloucester, the Cape Ann's Marina Resort and The Vista all providing comfy rooms and friendly service.
• Rockport: If you're visiting this appealing destination, you'll find there's plenty to do here. Roam around fantastic sights such as Cape Ann, Pebble Beach and Halibut Point State Park. When you're ready to call it a day, put your feet up at the Eagle House Motel, the Bearskin Neck Motor Lodge or the Eagle House Beachside Motel. Stay for a couple of nights so you have time to also see Paper House, Motif No 1 and Shalin Liu Performance Center.
• Newburyport: Settle in and get ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure. Attractions like Waterfront Promenade Park, Firehouse Center for the Arts and Custom House Maritime Museum are just the beginning of what this vibrant place has to offer. Other popular sights include Joppa Flats Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Maudslay State Park and Oldies Marketplace. But a vacation isn't really complete without some R & R. When it comes to comfortable rooms, you can't beat the Garrison Inn Boutique Hotel, the Walk to Most Enchanting Downtown! Spacious From Christmas Tree House -king Bed, Parking, Wifi or the Walk to Most Enchanting Downtown, a Hallmark Holiday Movie, Spacious Suite, Off-street Parking.
• Andover: This destination is a traveler's dream come true, with lots of things to do. Start your sightseeing at Penguin Park. While you're in the exploring mood, visit Pomps Pond and Addison Gallery of American Art too. When it's time to sleep off the day's activities, you won't find anywhere better than the Andover Inn, the Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston / Andover or the Courtyard by Marriott Boston Andover.
• Newbury: You'll have made a wise choice if you book a room at the Waterfront Cottage has Private Dock On Parker River, Newbury or the Blue - Inn on The Beach. Both are top hotels. If you're searching for some fantastic photo opportunities while you're in Newbury, add Parker River National Wildlife Refuge to your sightseeing schedule.