Things To Do, Eat, and Drink
Good Harbor Beach
Enjoy the sun with time on the beach! Good Harbor is the largest and most centrally located beach in Gloucester. Book parking ahead of time at: https://gloucester.blinkay.app/login
Wingaersheek Beach
Enjoy the sun with time on the beach! Wingaersheek beach in Annisquam has charming tide pools and rock formations, great for exploring. Book parking ahead at: https://gloucester.blinkay.app/login
Rocky Neck Art Colony
Take a stroll down the neck and enjoy products from local artists, grab an ice cream cone, enjoy a glass of wine at the Salted Cod Arthouse, or grab a bite to eat at 51 Rocky Neck Restaurant.
Cape Ann Museum
If its raining, the Cape Ann Museum is a vibrant cultural center that features four historic structures including a sea captain’s house, the original Gloucester town green, modern galleries for permanent and special exhibitions, art studio spaces, children’s spaces, and an extensive library and archives.
Eastern Point Lighthouse
Visit the Eastern Point Lighthouse and take a stroll down the breakwater onto the ocean.
Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment
For history fanatics, the weekend of our wedding the Battle of Bunker Hill is also being reenacted at Stage Fort Park. Head to the park to learn about the battle and see over 700 reenactors portray the battle.
Main Street
Do some shopping on main street! Some of our favorite stores are The Cave for the best wine and cheese, Pop Gallery for cute boutique clothing, Dogtown Book Shop, and Goodlinens studio for every knick knack you didn't know you needed.
Caffe Sicilia
The best coffee in town, swing by and enjoy a cappuccino with a biscotti or Italian pastry.
Virgilio's Bakery
Also on Main Street (and definitely one of Beau's favorite places in Gloucester) get a great Italian sub and a slice of pizza at Virgilio's, a Gloucester staple.
DRIFT
Feel like a cocktail? Swing by Drift and grab a great drink and snacks with an ocean view.
1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Inside the Beauport Hotel, the 1606 Bar is a great place to grab drink. If the weather is good, enjoy on their fantastic deck!
Tonno Gloucester
Enjoy all the fresh seafood Gloucester has to offer with an Italian flair at Tonno.
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar
Gloucester's newest music venue boasts a huge bar, tasty food, all with live music. Check out what's on the schedule at their website.