Guidebook for Gloucester
Sightseeing
Good Harbor Beach is a short 1/2 mile walk from our house.
A must is walking to Salt Island at low tide! The water parts at your feet as you walk to and from the island. Be sure to walk back after the tide comes in, as you'll have to swim or wade through knee deep water (depending on the tide).
Sunrise is beautiful, and foggy days are incredible as well. Early morning, and late afternoons are favorite times of ours to go.
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Good Harbor Beach
Good Harbor Beach is a short 1/2 mile walk from our house.
A must is walking to Salt Island at low tide! The water parts at your feet as you walk to and from the island. Be sure to walk back after the tide comes in, as you'll have to swim or wade through knee deep water (depending on the tide).
Sunrise is beautiful, and foggy days are incredible as well. Early morning, and late afternoons are favorite times of ours to go.
Long Beach is a short 1/2 mile walk from our house. Take a right from your front door, and stay right past Surfside Subs (yum) and Dairy Maid (a must for local huge portions of ice cream)... It is about a 5 minute walk to get to Long Beach.
A favorite place for families and locals to go. Not as crowded as Good Harbor, but just as incredible. Long Beach has a 1/2 mile or so of beach houses, along a fabulous boardwalk to the very end, where you can brave the foot bridge and walk over the most incredible rocks to Cape Hedge, and Pebble Beach.
One of our favorite morning and dusk walks. From your front door, to the end of Long Beach boardwalk and back, is around a 1 mile beautiful walk.
Long Beach
Long BeachLong Beach is a short 1/2 mile walk from our house. Take a right from your front door, and stay right past Surfside Subs (yum) and Dairy Maid (a must for local huge portions of ice cream)... It is about a 5 minute walk to get to Long Beach.
A favorite place for families and locals to go. Not as crowded as Good Harbor, but just as incredible. Long Beach has a 1/2 mile or so of beach houses, along a fabulous boardwalk to the very end, where you can brave the foot bridge and walk over the most incredible rocks to Cape Hedge, and Pebble Beach.
One of our favorite morning and dusk walks. From your front door, to the end of Long Beach boardwalk and back, is around a 1 mile beautiful walk.
A must is to walk along the beautiful sea wall. Start from the beginning, you will pass a few beautiful monuments, and cross a cut bridge. Continue the walk, and take it all the way to the end. You will round up to Stage Fort Park, they have a fabulous playground for kids, a hidden beach, and more.
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Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Memorial
107 Western AveA must is to walk along the beautiful sea wall. Start from the beginning, you will pass a few beautiful monuments, and cross a cut bridge. Continue the walk, and take it all the way to the end. You will round up to Stage Fort Park, they have a fabulous playground for kids, a hidden beach, and more.
Parks & Nature
On a clear day, visitors to Halibut Point State Park will be able to see Mount Agamenticus, located 81 miles away in Maine, and the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire. You can explore the parks trails and tide pools, picnic on the rocky ledges, and learn about the history of Cape Ann's granite industry.
https://www.mass.gov/locations/halibut-point-state-park
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Parque Estatal Halibut Point
Gott AvenueOn a clear day, visitors to Halibut Point State Park will be able to see Mount Agamenticus, located 81 miles away in Maine, and the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire. You can explore the parks trails and tide pools, picnic on the rocky ledges, and learn about the history of Cape Ann's granite industry.
https://www.mass.gov/locations/halibut-point-state-park
This historic park is the site of Gloucester’s first settlers in 1623 who set up fishing stages on this land upon arrival. Stage Fort Park is home to Half Moon and Cressy’s beaches, with access to a sand volleyball court, a beautiful new playground, a baseball field, a basketball court, and tennis courts. There are plenty of picnic tables and cooking areas (bring your own grill), a privately owned restaurant that is open to the public, an information center, and restrooms. During the summer season, there are outdoor concerts, fireworks, and storytelling events for children, festivals, farmers markets, and several other events.
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Parque y playa de Stage Fort
24 Hough AveThis historic park is the site of Gloucester’s first settlers in 1623 who set up fishing stages on this land upon arrival. Stage Fort Park is home to Half Moon and Cressy’s beaches, with access to a sand volleyball court, a beautiful new playground, a baseball field, a basketball court, and tennis courts. There are plenty of picnic tables and cooking areas (bring your own grill), a privately owned restaurant that is open to the public, an information center, and restrooms. During the summer season, there are outdoor concerts, fireworks, and storytelling events for children, festivals, farmers markets, and several other events.
Shopping
Don't you just love a bargain? I bought a lot of my decor and furnishings at our local Marshalls? Forgot something, need something, or just love to shop.... this is my favorite place to get almost anything I need, or don't need!
Marshalls
211 Gloucester Crossing RdDon't you just love a bargain? I bought a lot of my decor and furnishings at our local Marshalls? Forgot something, need something, or just love to shop.... this is my favorite place to get almost anything I need, or don't need!
Incredible fresh juices, coffees, organic and healthy food, vitamins. A huge selection of anything good for you, offered here.
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Common Crow Natural Market
200 Eastern AveIncredible fresh juices, coffees, organic and healthy food, vitamins. A huge selection of anything good for you, offered here.
If you want to find the perfect gift for EVERYONE in your family, you can stop in here and cover all your bases. An awesome souvenir store right inside as well, and tons of fabulous shops up and down main street.
Google "gloucester main street shops" to get an up to date list!
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The Brass Monkey
85 Main StIf you want to find the perfect gift for EVERYONE in your family, you can stop in here and cover all your bases. An awesome souvenir store right inside as well, and tons of fabulous shops up and down main street.
Google "gloucester main street shops" to get an up to date list!
Second Glance
2 Pond RdBest thrift shop around!
Essentials
Best prices and selection at our favorite super market.
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Market Basket
400 Somerville AveBest prices and selection at our favorite super market.
I have arranged with TreeTop to offer our guests, unlimited yoga for a week for only $50. You can take as many of their regular classes during your vacation, and it is a 2 minute drive away (right behind Common Crow).
https://www.treetopyoga.com/weekly-schedule-1
Treetop Yoga Studio
3A Pond RoadI have arranged with TreeTop to offer our guests, unlimited yoga for a week for only $50. You can take as many of their regular classes during your vacation, and it is a 2 minute drive away (right behind Common Crow).
https://www.treetopyoga.com/weekly-schedule-1
Arts & Culture
This extraordinary center; with its spectacular views and superb acoustics, offer the finest in classical, jazz, folk, pop and world music, set in an intimate room wiith a stunning view of Back Harbor.
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Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main StThis extraordinary center; with its spectacular views and superb acoustics, offer the finest in classical, jazz, folk, pop and world music, set in an intimate room wiith a stunning view of Back Harbor.
Hammond Castle Museum is a unique treasure on the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts. It was constructed between the years 1926 to 1929, by inventor John Hays Hammond, Jr. to serve as his residence. Its architectural style is that of a medieval castle, and was custom built to encompass his private collection of artifacts spanning from ancient Rome through the Renaissance.
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Hammond Castle Museum
80 Hesperus AvenueHammond Castle Museum is a unique treasure on the coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts. It was constructed between the years 1926 to 1929, by inventor John Hays Hammond, Jr. to serve as his residence. Its architectural style is that of a medieval castle, and was custom built to encompass his private collection of artifacts spanning from ancient Rome through the Renaissance.
Founded in 1873 as the Cape Ann Scientific and Literary Association, today the Museum is a vibrant cultural center that includes galleries, an auditorium, library/archives, a children's activity center, two sculpture gardens and two historic homes.
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Cape Ann Museum
27 Pleasant StFounded in 1873 as the Cape Ann Scientific and Literary Association, today the Museum is a vibrant cultural center that includes galleries, an auditorium, library/archives, a children's activity center, two sculpture gardens and two historic homes.
Everything Else
A must to visit! One of my favorite places to bring anyone visiting the area for the first time. Fabulous shops and restaurants, super quaint and just lovely to visit. Summer weekends are usually packed. Street meter parking. Wear comfortable shoes, and be prepared to stay a long time... you will get lost and fall in love with Bearskin Neck.
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Bearskin Neck
Bearskin NeckA must to visit! One of my favorite places to bring anyone visiting the area for the first time. Fabulous shops and restaurants, super quaint and just lovely to visit. Summer weekends are usually packed. Street meter parking. Wear comfortable shoes, and be prepared to stay a long time... you will get lost and fall in love with Bearskin Neck.
The Cut is a 22,000 sq ft multi-purpose entertainment venue in the heart of historic downtown Gloucester overlooking the scenic Gloucester Harbor. 2 levels include a 500 capacity concert venue and entertainment space, a 180 seat gastro pub, a recording studio, rehearsal rooms and gaming areas.
Music is our passion but we offer so much more. At the restaurant you can enjoy our executive chef's delicious and unique gastro pub offerings, our bartenders curated drink list or our extensive beer selection. Come to watch the game on one of our 9 jumbo screens or shoot a game of pool.
Check out our calendar for concerts, comedians, film, community events and more while enjoying the views of America's oldest seaport.
Book our hip and beautiful venue for your party, corporate event or wedding reception.
We are a gathering place where locals and visitors enjoy the best in food, drink and entertainment.
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar
The Cut is a 22,000 sq ft multi-purpose entertainment venue in the heart of historic downtown Gloucester overlooking the scenic Gloucester Harbor. 2 levels include a 500 capacity concert venue and entertainment space, a 180 seat gastro pub, a recording studio, rehearsal rooms and gaming areas.
Music is our passion but we offer so much more. At the restaurant you can enjoy our executive chef's delicious and unique gastro pub offerings, our bartenders curated drink list or our extensive beer selection. Come to watch the game on one of our 9 jumbo screens or shoot a game of pool.
Check out our calendar for concerts, comedians, film, community events and more while enjoying the views of America's oldest seaport.
Book our hip and beautiful venue for your party, corporate event or wedding reception.
We are a gathering place where locals and visitors enjoy the best in food, drink and entertainment.
Dining
From boat to bowl, freshest seafood around. Everything is amazing! Try the Tonno (tuna) steak, or pork chop with vinegar peppers– deslish. Nightly specials fresh off the boat too.
They offer bar bites most days from around 4-5pm with $1 oysters and other days.
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Tonno Restaurant
2 Main StFrom boat to bowl, freshest seafood around. Everything is amazing! Try the Tonno (tuna) steak, or pork chop with vinegar peppers– deslish. Nightly specials fresh off the boat too.
They offer bar bites most days from around 4-5pm with $1 oysters and other days.
Hip upscale vibe! Fine dining and a great bar. New 2nd floor for larger groups and special events. They have a great hanger steak with frites, seafood, sushi and more.
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Franklin Cafe Cape Ann
118 Main StHip upscale vibe! Fine dining and a great bar. New 2nd floor for larger groups and special events. They have a great hanger steak with frites, seafood, sushi and more.
Azorean Restaurant & Bar
133 Washington StFleur Cuisine Harborside - Rockport