Things To Do

The Crane Estate sits in a surrounding area considered greater Cape Ann including Ipswich, Rockport and Gloucester. Here you will find lots of things to do including; hiking, kayaking, whale watching, boat tours, and visits to the beach. Local boutique shopping, visiting wineries and breweries are also on the list. Finally the Cape Ann area boasts many fabulous eateries and restaurants. Below you will find a few activity and restaurant suggestions for your free time in the area! Please remember to plan ahead as July is high season for businesses in Cape Ann. Also for up to date area information visit rockportusa.com, historicipswich.net, or capeannchamber.com.

Crane Beach

310 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938

, (978) 356-4354

Passes to the beach are required on weekends and released at noon every other Thursday for the upcoming 2 wks.

7 Seas Whale Watch

63 Rogers Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

, (978) 283-1776

Rockport SeaVenture, Lobster Boat Tours

11 Tuna Wharf, Rockport, MA 01966

, (978) 412-2493

Rockport Brewing Company

17 Railroad Avenue, Rockport, MA 01966

Delisi's Red Skiff

15 Mount Pleasant Place, Rockport, MA 01966

, (978) 546-7647

Breakfast and lunch cafe offering American comfort food favorites

Fleur Cuisine Harborside - Rockport

1 T-Wharf, Rockport, MA 01966

, (978) 309-5199

Open for lunch and dinner. Check website at fluercuisineharborside.com for exact hours of operation. For parties less than 4 people join the same day waitlist by calling (978) 309-5199

Fresco's Seaside

18 Beach Street, Rockport, MA 01966

, (978) 999-5449

No sit down just take out Mon. - Fri. 11am - 7pm, Sat. & Sun 10am - 7pm Order online at frescosseaside.com (Ubereats and doordash available)

Seaport Grille

6 Rowe Square, Gloucester, MA 01930

, (978) 282-9799

Open for lunch and dinner 11:30am - 9:00pm. Check out their website at seaportgrillegloucester.com for more info.

Ipswich Ale Brewery

2 Brewery Place, Ipswich, MA 01938

, (978) 356-3182

Open from 11:30am - 4:00pm Classic American Pub Fare

Brown Dog Restaurant

14 Central Street, Ipswich, MA 01938

, (978) 312 -6362

Dine in - Takeout - Fri. Sat. Sun. 11:30 to 9:00pm. Visit browndogipswich.com for menu and further details

Cape Ann Lanes/ Laneside Pub & Brewery

53 Gloucester Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930

, (978) 283 - 9753

Reservations recommended. Open 11am to 10:30pm

Russell Orchards and Winery

147 Argilla Road, Ipswich, MA 01938

, (978) 356 - 5366

Delicious cider donuts and baked goods! The wine bar is open for tastings and glasses from 11 - 5 Fri. thru Sun. Call ahead for a wine tasting.

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