Editors’ Choice (TIE)
Cape Ann’s Marina Resort
Gloucester
Cape Ann’s Marina Resort offers boaters far more than just a great place to dock their boats. Covering more than 7 acres along the Annisquam River just off Gloucester Harbor, the facility boasts more than 265 slips, a hotel, and a restaurant and bar. If you get your timing right, you may even bump into one of the stars of Wicked Tuna, several of whom use the marina as their home base.
75 Essex Ave., Gloucester, 978-283-2116, capeannmarina.com
Cove Marina
Salisbury
Poised at the end of the Merrimack River, the Cove Marina offers a friendly facility for guests on water and on land. Wi-fi, a playground, picnic tables and propane grills, and laundry and shower facilities make the marina a welcoming place after some time on the water. If you’re feeling adventurous, stroll across the bridge to explore the shops and restaurants of neighboring Newburyport.
8 Friedenfels St., Salisbury, 978-462-4998, covemarina.net
Readers’ Choice
Cape Ann’s Marina Resort
Gloucester