Gloucester, Massachusetts is a tourist destination point worthy of any family vacation. I have a series of links below that can be points of interest for you and your family during your stay here. Gloucester is located on Cape Ann, which is basically an island that has a border line that follows the contour of the mainland. We share Cape Ann with the town of Rockport. We have beaches, wonderful restaurants, music venues, galleries, whale watches and schooner cruises in the harbor as well.
Below are some area links that might be of interest to you.
Cape Ann Community CinemaIndependent, art-house, and foreign films at a charming community cinema in Rockport: a short drive from Gloucester.
Cape Ann Chamber of CommerceYour resource for local businesses, events, and visitor information across Cape Ann and Gloucester.
Discover GloucesterThe official tourism website for Gloucester: guides to dining, beaches, events, and everything to do on Cape Ann.
Gloucester Stage CompanyProfessional regional theater presenting new and classic American works in an intimate waterfront setting.
Good Morning GloucesterA beloved daily blog capturing local news, harbor photos, and the everyday spirit of Gloucester life.
Hammond Castle MuseumA dramatic medieval-style castle perched over the Atlantic, built in 1929 by inventor John Hays Hammond Jr.
North Shore Arts AssociationOne of the oldest and most respected artist associations on the North Shore, with galleries and juried exhibitions.
Rockport Art AssociationHistoric fine art association in picturesque Rockport showcasing local and regional paintings, sculpture, and prints.
Rocky Neck Art ColonyAmerica's oldest continuously operating art colony, nestled on a scenic Gloucester peninsula with working studios and galleries.
Discover RockportThe charming neighboring town of Rockport: quaint shops, fresh seafood, and some of the most stunning ocean views on Cape Ann.
Sargent House MuseumAn elegant 18th-century Georgian home connected to the ancestors of painter John Singer Sargent, open for tours.
Schooner AdventureA restored 1926 Gloucester fishing schooner and National Historic Landmark, now open for deck tours and harbor sails.
Schooner ArdelleA beautifully crafted replica 19th-century cargo schooner offering relaxed harbor and coastal sails out of Essex.
Schooner Thomas E. LannonTraditional wooden schooner offering scenic day sails and sunset cruises through Gloucester Harbor and beyond.
St. Peter's FiestaGloucester's beloved annual Italian-American fishing festival each June — featuring the famous Greasy Pole contest over the harbor.
Thacher Island Twin LightsA remote island with twin historic lighthouses, accessible by boat — ideal for hiking, birding, and spectacular ocean views.
Yankee Fleet Whale WatchHalf-day and full-day whale watches and deep-sea fishing trips departing from Gloucester Harbor, a Cape Ann classic.