Things To Do
Gloucester HarborWalk
Waterfront path featuring interpretive signs about the fishing port's history & a downloadable app. There are 42 breathtaking stops along this beautiful New England Harbor Walk and you’re welcome to visit as many or as few as you’d like!
Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial
Resting on a granite base in the center of Gloucester's long, narrow Stacy Esplanade is the Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial. It is an eight-foot tall, bronze statue of a fisherman dressed in oilskins standing braced at the wheel on the sloping deck of his ship. It is positioned so that the fisherman is looking out over Gloucester Harbor
Hammond Castle Museum
First time visitors are often surprised to see a true European castle on the New England shoreline. Hammond Castle was built in the late 1920s by scientist, inventor, and interestingly enough, an art connoisseur of the highest order, John Hays Hammond, Jr. (1888-1965). Sitting high on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, the castle brings together a unique combination of art, architectural elements and culture, backstopped by many innovative technological applications, yet unknown and unseen by the visitor.
7 Seas Whale Watch
Since 1983, we have had the privilege of introducing thousands of passengers to the many species of whales and marine wildlife that visit and inhabit the waters just a few miles from our dock in historic Gloucester, Massachusetts. (approx. 50 min drive North from downtown Boston) Our whale watching tours to Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary run daily from mid-April to mid-October and are designed to educate, inspire and provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the fragile marine environment. 7 Seas Whale Watch is a local family business – Three generations of career captains have worked from this very dock for more than 7 decades. We have a love and respect for the marine environment and a passion for providing the best possible customer experience for you and your family.
Good Harbor Beach
Small beach with prime swimming conditions is surrounded by dunes & marshes & has limited parking.
Halibut Point State Park
Halibut Point is a granite edge between the Atlantic Ocean and the mainland. On this rocky coast, people have quarried the robust stone, built military structures to defend the nation, and today the park supports a wide variety of wildlife. On a clear day, visitors to Halibut Point State Park will be able to see Mount Agamenticus, located 40 miles away in Maine, and the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire. You can explore the park's trails and tide pools, picnic on the rocky ledges, and learn about the park's World-War II history and the Cape Ann granite industry history.
Toodeloos!
Fun, locally owned toy store that’s provided rainy day puzzles for us on trips to Gloucester.
Virgilio's Bakery
Minglewood Harborside
Waterfront dining with an oversized deck and retractable glass walls creates an alfresco experience both inside and out. Fresh, local seafood, creative sushi, and tavern favorites are complemented by refreshing cocktails.
The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar
Crow's Nest
This hangout for Gloucester's locals was the bar frequented by the ill-fated fishermen of "The Perfect Storm."
Cape Ann Olive Oil Co
Angelica Fisheries Inshore & Offshore Fishing Charters Gloucester MA
Angelica Fisheries Inshore & Offshore Fishing Charters is Located in Gloucester MA., Home of FV Hard Merchandise Too with Captain Dave Marciano and FV Hard Merchandise with Captain Joe Marciano featured On Nat Geo's Wicked Tuna. Gloucester's Premiere Bluefin Tuna, Haddock/Groundfish Charters.
Gloucester Land & Sea Tour
This 3-3.5-hour tour highlights the best of all things Gloucester. After an introduction to America’s Oldest Seaport by one of our knowledgeable tour guides, guests will depart for a unique tour of Gloucester Harbor. On this 1-1/4 hour cruise and demonstration, you’ll learn all about lobsters and lobstering. As part of your cruise, enjoy a narrated tour of historic Gloucester Harbor, including the famous fishing fleet, Ten Pound Island, Rocky Neck Art Colony, Norman’s Woe, and more. Here’s a chance to see some sights inaccessible from land. Back on land, you’ll get to enjoy a lobster roll and continue to see more of the city. Our last stop will be for a sweet treat in an authentic Italian bakery. Cost: $75.00 (gratuity not included but appreciated!)
Pastaio Via Corta
Small batch organic stone ground heritage + ancient wheat hand made fresh pasta + bronze die extruded dry pasta, real Italian provisions + natural wines
Rockport
Rockport is a seaside town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 6,992 in 2020.[2] Rockport is located approximately 40 miles (64 km) northeast of Boston at the tip of the Cape Ann peninsula. Rockport borders Gloucester to its west, and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean in all other directions.
Salem
Just 30 mins from Gloucester, Salem is a city on the north coast of Massachusetts above Boston. It's famous for its 1692 witch trials, during which several locals were executed for allegedly practicing witchcraft. Landmarks from this episode include the Witch House, the former home of a trial judge. The Peabody Essex Museum has a massive collection of global art and artifacts, including a rebuilt Qing-era Chinese house.
Newburyport
Newburyport is a coastal city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States, 35 miles (56 km) northeast of Boston. The population was 18,289 at the 2020 census. A historic seaport with a vibrant tourism industry, Newburyport includes part of Plum Island. The mooring, winter storage, and maintenance of recreational boats, motor and sail, still contribute a large part of the city's income. A Coast Guard station oversees boating activity, especially in the sometimes dangerous tidal currents of the Merrimack River.
