Guidebook for Gloucester
Everything Else
Good Harbor Beach
Best beach in Massachusetts!
Awesome views of the Atlantic, great walk.
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Halibut Pointin osavaltionpuisto
Gott AvenueAwesome views of the Atlantic, great walk.
Plum Cove Beach
1000 Washington StGreat beach for sunsets
Hammond Castle Museum
80 Hesperus AvenueCastle in Gloucester
Eastern Point Lighthouse
Lighthouse
Thacher Island
Look for thatcher island tours
Long Beach
Long BeachBeach
Cape Hedge Beach
Beach
Front Beach
Beach
Historic museum focusing on Cape Ann arts & culture. Featuring works by Fitz Henry Lane, Milton Avery, Stuart Davis, Gilbert Stuart, and more. Also includes an important permanent exhibit on The Folly Cove Designers.
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Cape Ann Museum
27 Pleasant StHistoric museum focusing on Cape Ann arts & culture. Featuring works by Fitz Henry Lane, Milton Avery, Stuart Davis, Gilbert Stuart, and more. Also includes an important permanent exhibit on The Folly Cove Designers.
Fitness Zone
37 Blackburn CenterGym
MAC Fitness Gloucester
6 Whistlestop WayGym
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
6 Wonson StArt Colony
Wingaersheek Beach
Beach
Stacy Boulevard
Stacy BoulevardGreat Walk Downtown
Crane Beach
Beach
The Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum
28 Main StShipbuilding museum
Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary
Take a whale watch out here!
Ravenswood Park
Ravenswood ParkHiking in Woods/View of Gloucester Harbor
Atlantic Road
Atlantic RoadBass Rocks,Ocean Drive, Gorgeous Scenery
Bearskin Neck
Bearskin NeckQuaint, fun Shopping with beautiful scenery
Dogtown Road
Dogtown RoadHiking, off road mountain biking
Entertainment & Activities
Museum, aquarium, schooner adventures and tours, public access to outstanding views of Gloucester Harbour
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Maritime Gloucester
23 Harbor LoopMuseum, aquarium, schooner adventures and tours, public access to outstanding views of Gloucester Harbour
Constructed in 2010 with a eye to prefect sound, this music venue curates incredible artists from all genres and generations. Was featured in the final scene of “CODA” the academy award winning best feature film of 2021.
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Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main StConstructed in 2010 with a eye to prefect sound, this music venue curates incredible artists from all genres and generations. Was featured in the final scene of “CODA” the academy award winning best feature film of 2021.
Sightseeing
Beautiful historic museum mansion
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Historic New England Beauport Sleeper--McCann House
75 Eastern Point BlvdBeautiful historic museum mansion
Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Memorial
107 Western AveFisherman's Memorial
Great for picnics, playground for children, beach, etc.
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Stage Fort Park and Beach
24 Hough AveGreat for picnics, playground for children, beach, etc.
Motif #1
Bradley Wharf#1 painted building!
7 Seas Whale Watch
63 Seas WharfWhale-watch
Cape Ann Whale Watch
415 Main StWhale-watch
Schooner Thomas E. Lannon
63 Rogers StSchooner Ride!
Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareWitch museum
Essentials
Stop & Shop
779 McGrath HwyGroceries
Market Basket
400 Somerville AveGroceries
Shaw's
127 Eastern AveGroceries
Common Crow Natural Market
200 Eastern AveFood Scene
The Lobster Pool
329 Granite StFresh Lobster!
Roy Moore Lobster Co
39 Bearskin NeckFresh lobster in a rustic New England shack
My Place by the Sea
68 Bearskin NeckGourmet cuisine with an unbeatable ocean view
Roy Moore's Fish Shack Restaurant
21 Dock SquareFamily friendly seafood restaurant
Captain Carlo's
27 Harbor LoopLocal bar
Sugar Magnolias
112 Main StBest breakfast and lunch in Gloucester
Jalapeños
88 Main StMexican Food
BISHCO
51 Main StMiddle Eastern styled food and frozen yogurt
Hip new restaurant known for oysters and gourmet options. Great drinks
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Short & Main
36 Main StHip new restaurant known for oysters and gourmet options. Great drinks
George's Coffee Shop
178 Washington StBreakfast & Lunch
Seaport Grill
6 Rowe SquareThursdays--$12.99 Lobster Rolls!
Woodman's of Essex
119 Main StSeafood
Clam Box of Ipswich
246 High StClams!
Passports
110 Main StWonderful food
Drift
3 Main StCharlie's Place
83 Bass AveTalise
33 River RdFabulous food with a view
Blue Marlin Grille
65 Eastern AveSurfside Subs
147 Thatcher RdHidden Gem next to Gloucester famous Dairy Maid !
Long Beach Dairy Maid
147 Thatcher RdClassic 1950’s ice cream stop! Since 1958…
Shopping
Bearskin Neck Leathers
7 Old Harbor RdOld fashioned candy store
John Tarr Store
49 Main StShoes and Apparel
Plaza: Market Basket, Cape Ann Liquors, Firing Up Pizza, Starbucks, Marshall’s, HomeGoods, Ace Hardware, Dollar Tree, TMobile, CVS Pharmacy, Petco, Lahey Urgent Care, Aspen Dental, Verizon, ATT.
Gloucester Crossing station
Plaza: Market Basket, Cape Ann Liquors, Firing Up Pizza, Starbucks, Marshall’s, HomeGoods, Ace Hardware, Dollar Tree, TMobile, CVS Pharmacy, Petco, Lahey Urgent Care, Aspen Dental, Verizon, ATT.
Common Crow Natural Market
200 Eastern AveA local center for all organic and local foods
Looking for vintage clothing, books and dishware? This is your place. All proceeds support the local food pantry.
Second Glance
2 Pond RdLooking for vintage clothing, books and dishware? This is your place. All proceeds support the local food pantry.
Lula's Pantry
5 Dock SquareDrinks & Nightlife
Minglewood Harborside
25 Rogers StRestaurant/Bar/Sushi
Franklin Cafe Cape Ann
118 Main StGreat bar and restaurant
Crow's Nest
334 Main StFisherman's Bar--Famous from "The Perfect Storm"
Pratty's CAV
10 Parker StFisherman's Dive Bar
Beauport Hotel Gloucester
55 Commercial StLGBTQ+ friendly restaurant and bar with accordion windows facing commercial fishing area, St Peter’s Square, and Gloucester Harbor. Centrally located. Live music is often during the summer.
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Drift
3 Main StLGBTQ+ friendly restaurant and bar with accordion windows facing commercial fishing area, St Peter’s Square, and Gloucester Harbor. Centrally located. Live music is often during the summer.