Guidebook for Gloucester
Arts & Culture
Great place to see Cape Ann art as well as displays of the fishing industry!
Cape Ann Museum is located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Its collection focuses mainly on artists and artist colonies from the Cape Ann area of the state, and the history of Gloucester as a fishing and trading port. Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA 01930
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Cape Ann Museum
27 Pleasant StGreat place to see Cape Ann art as well as displays of the fishing industry!
Cape Ann Museum is located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Its collection focuses mainly on artists and artist colonies from the Cape Ann area of the state, and the history of Gloucester as a fishing and trading port. Cape Ann Museum, 27 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Fun to wander- many galleries and shops! This is the oldest Art Colony in the United states, featuring local artist galleries and sit-down restaurants.
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The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
6 Wonson StFun to wander- many galleries and shops! This is the oldest Art Colony in the United states, featuring local artist galleries and sit-down restaurants.
An amazing setting, free and open daily to the public, this is a great spot to get a feel for the local artist scene!
North Shore Arts Association
11 Pirates LnAn amazing setting, free and open daily to the public, this is a great spot to get a feel for the local artist scene!
267 E Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930
The Gloucester Stage Company provides professional theatrical productions in Gloucester on the North Shore of Massachusetts.
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Gloucester Stage Company
267 E Main St267 E Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930
The Gloucester Stage Company provides professional theatrical productions in Gloucester on the North Shore of Massachusetts.
The Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, is a successor to the East India Marine Society, established in 1799. It combines the collections of the former Peabody Museum of Salem and the Essex Institute.
Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970
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Museo Peabody Essex
161 Essex StThe Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts, is a successor to the East India Marine Society, established in 1799. It combines the collections of the former Peabody Museum of Salem and the Essex Institute.
Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970
Rockport Art Association & Museum
Rockport Art Association & Museum
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Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M) is one of the oldest and most active art organizations in the country with a long and distinguished history spanning 100 years. Since its founding in 1921, the RAA&M remains dedicated to making fine art appreciation accessible to all. Visit us and discover the artistic and cultural splendor of Cape Ann, Massachusetts.
12 Main Street
Rockport, MA 01966
USA
978.546.6604
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Rockport Art Association & Museum
12 Main StRockport Art Association & Museum
Rockport Art Association & Museum
15 Reviews
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Rockport Art Association & Museum (RAA&M) is one of the oldest and most active art organizations in the country with a long and distinguished history spanning 100 years. Since its founding in 1921, the RAA&M remains dedicated to making fine art appreciation accessible to all. Visit us and discover the artistic and cultural splendor of Cape Ann, Massachusetts.
12 Main Street
Rockport, MA 01966
USA
978.546.6604
Also called the Beauport Sleeper-McCann House, this fantasy mansion of more than 40 rooms is perched on the rocks overlooking Gloucester Harbor.
Address: 75 Eastern Point Blvd, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: (978) 283-0800
Architect: Halfdan M. Hanson
Opened: 1907
Architectural style: Shingle style architecture
Owner: Henry Davis Sleeper
Area: 32,670 ft²
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Historic New England Beauport Sleeper--McCann House
75 Eastern Point BlvdAlso called the Beauport Sleeper-McCann House, this fantasy mansion of more than 40 rooms is perched on the rocks overlooking Gloucester Harbor.
Address: 75 Eastern Point Blvd, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: (978) 283-0800
Architect: Halfdan M. Hanson
Opened: 1907
Architectural style: Shingle style architecture
Owner: Henry Davis Sleeper
Area: 32,670 ft²
Gloucester inspired more than 110 art works by artist Edward Hopper. A painter, printmaker, and illustrator, Hopper traveled by train from his home and studio in New York City to Gloucester, with his first visit in 1912. His signature emotive and elegant style, already evident in his prints, crystallized with his summer visits during the 1920s.
There are six Hopper sites near this house at Flannagan’s Square; some depicted by other artists, including Stuart Davis and John Sloan. Look for guided walking tours of the sites in Gloucester that inspired Hopper.
Address: Edward Hopper Haskells House nearby Gloucester HarborWalk and Mayors Office, 9 Dale, Gloucester, MA 01930
Edward Hopper All Around Gloucester
Gloucester inspired more than 110 art works by artist Edward Hopper. A painter, printmaker, and illustrator, Hopper traveled by train from his home and studio in New York City to Gloucester, with his first visit in 1912. His signature emotive and elegant style, already evident in his prints, crystallized with his summer visits during the 1920s.
There are six Hopper sites near this house at Flannagan’s Square; some depicted by other artists, including Stuart Davis and John Sloan. Look for guided walking tours of the sites in Gloucester that inspired Hopper.
Address: Edward Hopper Haskells House nearby Gloucester HarborWalk and Mayors Office, 9 Dale, Gloucester, MA 01930
Amazing spot on the ocean designed to showcase chamber music, this modern 330-seat venue also hosts jazz, pop & folk concerts.
37 Main St, Rockport, MA 01966
(978) 546-7391
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Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main StAmazing spot on the ocean designed to showcase chamber music, this modern 330-seat venue also hosts jazz, pop & folk concerts.
37 Main St, Rockport, MA 01966
(978) 546-7391
Drinks & Nightlife
Harbor views! Downtown Gloucester, 55 Commercial St, Great outdoor deck overlooking the sea. Fun to go for a drink, appetizers or a meal.
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Beauport Hotel Gloucester
55 Commercial St Harbor views! Downtown Gloucester, 55 Commercial St, Great outdoor deck overlooking the sea. Fun to go for a drink, appetizers or a meal.
Fun, food and nightly entertainment!
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Mile Marker One Restaurant
75 Essex AveFun, food and nightly entertainment!
Seafood & sushi in a quirky harborfront space, plus live music in an adjoining pub & deck dining.
Address: 25 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Menu: minglewoodharborside.com
Phone: (978) 281-0223
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Minglewood Tavern
25 Rogers StSeafood & sushi in a quirky harborfront space, plus live music in an adjoining pub & deck dining.
Address: 25 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Menu: minglewoodharborside.com
Phone: (978) 281-0223
Such a fun atmosphere. Perfect for a drink and small plate! Coffee or lunch! Open 9-10 daily.
Salted Cod Arthouse
Such a fun atmosphere. Perfect for a drink and small plate! Coffee or lunch! Open 9-10 daily.
This is a delicious restaurant! Casual ambiance. Great for a drink and oysters or wood fired pizza. a small selection of entrees change daily.
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Short & Main
36 Main StThis is a delicious restaurant! Casual ambiance. Great for a drink and oysters or wood fired pizza. a small selection of entrees change daily.
Sightseeing
Essex Shipbuilding Museum station
Educational and fun. Local lore!
Day trip! Travel to see whales! Cape Ann Whale Watch, 7 Seas Whale Watch
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Whale watching
27 Rogers StDay trip! Travel to see whales! Cape Ann Whale Watch, 7 Seas Whale Watch
Castle Hill refers to either a 165-acre drumlin surrounded by sea and salt marsh or to the mansion that sits on the hill. Both are part of the 2,100-acre Crane Estate located on Argilla Road in Ipswich, Massachusetts.
Address: 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
Phone: (978) 356-4351
Built: 1926–1928
Architect: David Adler
Management: The Trustees of Reservations
Area: 165 acres
Opened: 1928
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Castle Hill en la propiedad de Crane
290 Argilla RdCastle Hill refers to either a 165-acre drumlin surrounded by sea and salt marsh or to the mansion that sits on the hill. Both are part of the 2,100-acre Crane Estate located on Argilla Road in Ipswich, Massachusetts.
Address: 290 Argilla Rd, Ipswich, MA 01938
Phone: (978) 356-4351
Built: 1926–1928
Architect: David Adler
Management: The Trustees of Reservations
Area: 165 acres
Opened: 1928
30-45 minute narrated tours of Gloucester’s historic ice company are available June through August. Please call (978-283-0174) or e-mail to reserve spaces in our scheduled tours, or to book a special tour appointment. Tours are $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors and children under 12 (also special Group Discounts). Children under 5 are free. Warm clothing or a sweatshirt & practical shoes recommended!
Explore our historic ice house and working wharf
Learn about our 166 year history icing Gloucester’s fleet and our Perfect Storm connection
Enjoy a uniquely “COOL” visit to the Cape Pond Ice Company, where we’ve been icing Gloucester’s fleet since 1848. We were featured in Sebastian Junger’s account of THE PERFECT STORM. Tours highlight the history of the industry, with vintage film of natural harvests. Explore our historic Ice House and see first-hand 300-pound block ice being made – up to 150 tons per day.
The Cape Pond Ice office shop features historic photographs and tools documenting the company’s history since 1848, and vintage movie footage of early 1900 ice harvesting. You can even watch The Perfect Storm. A viewing window in the office looks out on the 150 ton per day ice block manufacturing area.
The public is welcome to glimpse whatever waterfront action happens to be going on, from loading ice onto fishing boats at our wharf, to looking inside the refrigerated “icehouse”.
This is an unusual & interesting part of Gloucester’s working waterfront and local history. But be warned: this is an active industrial plant, so due care & caution must be observed.
Address: 104 Commercial St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: (978) 283-0174
Cape Pond Ice
104 Commercial St30-45 minute narrated tours of Gloucester’s historic ice company are available June through August. Please call (978-283-0174) or e-mail to reserve spaces in our scheduled tours, or to book a special tour appointment. Tours are $10.00 for adults, $8.00 for seniors and children under 12 (also special Group Discounts). Children under 5 are free. Warm clothing or a sweatshirt & practical shoes recommended!
Explore our historic ice house and working wharf
Learn about our 166 year history icing Gloucester’s fleet and our Perfect Storm connection
Enjoy a uniquely “COOL” visit to the Cape Pond Ice Company, where we’ve been icing Gloucester’s fleet since 1848. We were featured in Sebastian Junger’s account of THE PERFECT STORM. Tours highlight the history of the industry, with vintage film of natural harvests. Explore our historic Ice House and see first-hand 300-pound block ice being made – up to 150 tons per day.
The Cape Pond Ice office shop features historic photographs and tools documenting the company’s history since 1848, and vintage movie footage of early 1900 ice harvesting. You can even watch The Perfect Storm. A viewing window in the office looks out on the 150 ton per day ice block manufacturing area.
The public is welcome to glimpse whatever waterfront action happens to be going on, from loading ice onto fishing boats at our wharf, to looking inside the refrigerated “icehouse”.
This is an unusual & interesting part of Gloucester’s working waterfront and local history. But be warned: this is an active industrial plant, so due care & caution must be observed.
Address: 104 Commercial St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: (978) 283-0174
Essentials
Common Crow Natural Market
200 Eastern AveLocal health food store
Everything you need! Great freshly made sushi for a picnic!
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Market Basket
400 Somerville AveEverything you need! Great freshly made sushi for a picnic!
Shopping
Antique capital of New England! One shop followed by another!
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Essex
Antique capital of New England! One shop followed by another!
Bearskin Neck
A tiny peninsula facing the North Atlantic, this is a cute place to walk, shop, and treat yourself to an ice- cream or a homemade chocolate! Lots of artist galleries, clothing and jewelry shops and even a clothing consignment store! unique items! Very fun! This is where the famous Motif #1 lives!
* Outdoor public restrooms on the dock pier
Bearskin Neck is a great place for shoppers , photographers and artists.Everywhere you look there is something interesting...lots of little art galleries, gift shops
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Bearskin Neck
Bearskin NeckBearskin Neck
A tiny peninsula facing the North Atlantic, this is a cute place to walk, shop, and treat yourself to an ice- cream or a homemade chocolate! Lots of artist galleries, clothing and jewelry shops and even a clothing consignment store! unique items! Very fun! This is where the famous Motif #1 lives!
* Outdoor public restrooms on the dock pier
Bearskin Neck is a great place for shoppers , photographers and artists.Everywhere you look there is something interesting...lots of little art galleries, gift shops
Consignment shop in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Address: 3 Beach St, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944
Phone: (978) 526-7569
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The Stock Exchange
3 Beach StConsignment shop in Manchester-by-the-Sea, Massachusetts
Address: 3 Beach St, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944
Phone: (978) 526-7569
Home-decor chain stocking a variety of furnishings, bedding, kitchenware, holiday goods & more.
In-store shopping
Located in: Gloucester Crossing
Address: 350 Gloucester Crossing Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930
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HomeGoods
162 Everett AveHome-decor chain stocking a variety of furnishings, bedding, kitchenware, holiday goods & more.
In-store shopping
Located in: Gloucester Crossing
Address: 350 Gloucester Crossing Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930
Located on Main Street in downtown Gloucester, America's oldest working seaport, goodlinens studio offers beautiful, useful products for kitchen, bath, home and gift.
The shop's unique mix of products includes our own line of 100% linen bath and kitchen towels (goodlinens.com), quality kitchen and bath goods, indispensable brushes, Amish corn brooms, stationery and coveted gadgets for home and travel.
Address: 130 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: (978) 515-7646
Goodlinens Studio
130 Main StLocated on Main Street in downtown Gloucester, America's oldest working seaport, goodlinens studio offers beautiful, useful products for kitchen, bath, home and gift.
The shop's unique mix of products includes our own line of 100% linen bath and kitchen towels (goodlinens.com), quality kitchen and bath goods, indispensable brushes, Amish corn brooms, stationery and coveted gadgets for home and travel.
Address: 130 Main St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: (978) 515-7646
Entertainment & Activities
Wingaersheek Beach is a 0.6-mile long gorgeous beach located on the Annisquam River in West Gloucester. There is a parking fee. Worth it! * New parking system in place
For info on reserving a space to park at the beach- go to the City of Gloucester Beaches
Non-Resident Online Beach Parking Reservation System
Our beaches fill up very quickly in the summertime as Gloucester is a world-renowned vacation destination and a popular day-trip spot. The City will be utilizing Yodel, a new online beach parking reservation system for non-resident beachgoers. Reservations can be made up to 10 days in advance and are required for non-resident parking at Good Harbor Beach, Wingaersheek Beach, and Stage Fort Park.
Reservations are non-refundable, and cash will no longer be accepted at the gate for parking.
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Wingaersheek Beach
Wingaersheek Beach is a 0.6-mile long gorgeous beach located on the Annisquam River in West Gloucester. There is a parking fee. Worth it! * New parking system in place
For info on reserving a space to park at the beach- go to the City of Gloucester Beaches
Non-Resident Online Beach Parking Reservation System
Our beaches fill up very quickly in the summertime as Gloucester is a world-renowned vacation destination and a popular day-trip spot. The City will be utilizing Yodel, a new online beach parking reservation system for non-resident beachgoers. Reservations can be made up to 10 days in advance and are required for non-resident parking at Good Harbor Beach, Wingaersheek Beach, and Stage Fort Park.
Reservations are non-refundable, and cash will no longer be accepted at the gate for parking.
Small beach with prime swimming conditions is surrounded by dunes & marshes & has limited parking. Waves! There is a parking fee. * New parking system in place
For info on reserving a space to park at the beach- go to the City of Gloucester Beaches
Non-Resident Online Beach Parking Reservation System
Our beaches fill up very quickly in the summertime as Gloucester is a world-renowned vacation destination and a popular day-trip spot. The City will be utilizing Yodel, a new online beach parking reservation system for non-resident beachgoers. Reservations can be made up to 10 days in advance and are required for non-resident parking at Good Harbor Beach, Wingaersheek Beach, and Stage Fort Park.
Reservations are non-refundable, and cash will no longer be accepted at the gate for parking.
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Good Harbor Beach
Small beach with prime swimming conditions is surrounded by dunes & marshes & has limited parking. Waves! There is a parking fee. * New parking system in place
For info on reserving a space to park at the beach- go to the City of Gloucester Beaches
Non-Resident Online Beach Parking Reservation System
Our beaches fill up very quickly in the summertime as Gloucester is a world-renowned vacation destination and a popular day-trip spot. The City will be utilizing Yodel, a new online beach parking reservation system for non-resident beachgoers. Reservations can be made up to 10 days in advance and are required for non-resident parking at Good Harbor Beach, Wingaersheek Beach, and Stage Fort Park.
Reservations are non-refundable, and cash will no longer be accepted at the gate for parking.
Halibut Point State Park and Halibut Point Reservation are parallel parcels of conserved, oceanside land located on Cape Ann in the town of Rockport. Small Parking fee.
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Parque Estatal Halibut Point
Gott AvenueHalibut Point State Park and Halibut Point Reservation are parallel parcels of conserved, oceanside land located on Cape Ann in the town of Rockport. Small Parking fee.
The BEST ice cream!
Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe
80 Pleasant Street
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
(978) 281-0313
holycowicecreamcafe@gmail.com
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Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe
80 Pleasant StThe BEST ice cream!
Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe
80 Pleasant Street
Gloucester, Massachusetts 01930
(978) 281-0313
holycowicecreamcafe@gmail.com
Bearskin Neck Rockport, ice cream with a view. Great spot!
Address: 14 Bearskin Neck, Rockport, MA 01966
Menu: rockporticecream.com
Phone: (978) 546-7500
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The Ice Cream Store
14 Bearskin NeckBearskin Neck Rockport, ice cream with a view. Great spot!
Address: 14 Bearskin Neck, Rockport, MA 01966
Menu: rockporticecream.com
Phone: (978) 546-7500
Long Beach Dairy Maid has been serving the best ice cream on Cape Ann since 1958! We offer 28 flavors of gourmet soft serve which is 96% fat free. Some flavors include armaretto, espresso, pina colada, german chocolate. peanut butter, blackberry and more. Our super premium hard pack ice cream comes in your choice of 75 flavors including cookie dough, butter pecan, reese's p'nut cup, black raspberry, moose tracks,death by chocolate, fudge blast and brownie batter to name a few. We also serve non-fat soft yogurt, sorbet, sherbet, frozen yogurt, fruit smoothies, frappes, flurries, ice burgs, espresso mocha blasts, iced cappuccinos, slush and more.
Address: 147 Thatcher Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: (978) 281-1348
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Long Beach Dairy Maid
147 Thatcher RdLong Beach Dairy Maid has been serving the best ice cream on Cape Ann since 1958! We offer 28 flavors of gourmet soft serve which is 96% fat free. Some flavors include armaretto, espresso, pina colada, german chocolate. peanut butter, blackberry and more. Our super premium hard pack ice cream comes in your choice of 75 flavors including cookie dough, butter pecan, reese's p'nut cup, black raspberry, moose tracks,death by chocolate, fudge blast and brownie batter to name a few. We also serve non-fat soft yogurt, sorbet, sherbet, frozen yogurt, fruit smoothies, frappes, flurries, ice burgs, espresso mocha blasts, iced cappuccinos, slush and more.
Address: 147 Thatcher Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: (978) 281-1348
Stage Fort Park is the historic site of Gloucester’s first settlers in 1623. They set up fishing stages on this land. Today, the 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. During the summer season, there are outdoor concerts, fireworks, and storytelling for the children. Gloucester's Visitor and Welcoming Center is also located in historic Stage Fort Park. The Park is officially designated an Essex National Heritage Area Visitor Center. As such, it provides general information about the entire Essex National Heritage Area as well as specific information about Gloucester. Visitors to the Center can find any information they need to know about Gloucester to help plan their stay.
Address: 24 Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
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Stage Fort Park and Beach
24 Hough AveStage Fort Park is the historic site of Gloucester’s first settlers in 1623. They set up fishing stages on this land. Today, the 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. During the summer season, there are outdoor concerts, fireworks, and storytelling for the children. Gloucester's Visitor and Welcoming Center is also located in historic Stage Fort Park. The Park is officially designated an Essex National Heritage Area Visitor Center. As such, it provides general information about the entire Essex National Heritage Area as well as specific information about Gloucester. Visitors to the Center can find any information they need to know about Gloucester to help plan their stay.
Address: 24 Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930
Picture yourself relaxing on the deck of this beautiful 65- foot schooner as she sails out of Gloucester harbor on a light southwesterly breeze.
Join us for a two hour sail and get a taste for what it was like to sail on a fishing schooner a hundred years ago. Help the crew raise the sails, or just sit back and take in the sights and sounds of Gloucester's coastline.
Some of our weekend public sails feature music. We offer group rates. And we specialize in private charters for weddings, corporate entertainment, teambuilding, birthdays and more. The Lannon is a great place for a party!
Address: 63 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: (978) 281-6634
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Schooner Thomas E. Lannon
63 Rogers StPicture yourself relaxing on the deck of this beautiful 65- foot schooner as she sails out of Gloucester harbor on a light southwesterly breeze.
Join us for a two hour sail and get a taste for what it was like to sail on a fishing schooner a hundred years ago. Help the crew raise the sails, or just sit back and take in the sights and sounds of Gloucester's coastline.
Some of our weekend public sails feature music. We offer group rates. And we specialize in private charters for weddings, corporate entertainment, teambuilding, birthdays and more. The Lannon is a great place for a party!
Address: 63 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: (978) 281-6634
Single-screen theater offering indie films & outdoor screenings, plus seasonal alcohol sales. Watch a movie on a comfy couch!
Address: Rogers Street Theatre, 68 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: (978) 226-3800
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The Cape Ann Cinema and Stage
37 Rogers StSingle-screen theater offering indie films & outdoor screenings, plus seasonal alcohol sales. Watch a movie on a comfy couch!
Address: Rogers Street Theatre, 68 Rogers St, Gloucester, MA 01930
Phone: (978) 226-3800