Stacy Boulevard, Gloucester, MA

99 Thatcher Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930

This picturesque curved white-sandy beach with a lazy rolling surf is a favorite among Gloucester residents and visitors.

80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930-5273

Hammond Castle Museum is now closedd for the winter. We will see you again in the spring! The Hammond Castle Museum is a dynamic STEM museum offering tours, temporary exhibits, cultural events, and educational programming. It was custom-built to encompass Hammond’s private residence, laboratory, and museum-quality collection of architectural elements such as the facades of medieval shops and doorways from chateaus. Hammond’s extensive list of patents and his work on radio control and on echo-guided torpedoes for the military are also on display. Hammond Castle Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. At nearly a century old, it is not handicap accessible. It is available for weddings and private rentals.

Gloucester, MA 01930

27 Pleasant St, Gloucester, MA 01930-5909

The Cape Ann Museum tells multiple stories, all relating to a single remarkable place. From its earliest days as a fishing and shipping port to its mid-19th century role in the granite industry, to its singular charms of light and sea that have attracted countless artists from the 19th century to the present, Cape Ann boasts a rich and varied culture of nationally significant historical, industrial, and artistic achievement. The Museum's fine art collection includes the largest grouping of works by native son and renowned marine artist, Fitz Henry Lane, as well as work by other prominent painters and sculptors who lived on, visited or were inspired by Cape Ann. The work of contemporary Cape Ann artists is also collected and exhibited. The permanent collection includes fine and decorative arts, and artifacts from the major industries of the area - the fisheries and granite quarrying. Founded in 1873 as the Cape Ann Scientific and Literary Association, today the Museum is a vibrant cultural center that includes galleries, an auditorium, library/archives, a children's activity center, two sculpture gardens and two historic homes. In addition to its permanent collections, the Museum offers a rotating schedule of special exhibitions throughout the year as well as related programs and events. Visit us today to discover the treasures of Cape Ann.

24 Hough Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930

This seaside park overlooking Gloucester harbor marks the spot where the area was first settled in the early 1600s. Here, you can stroll along the rocky shore and swim in the calm and clear waters of Half Moon Beach, or explore Cressy's Beach which is located at the lower end of the park. There is also a sand volleyball court and plenty of picnic and cooking areas, and also a dog park. Located about a mile from downtown Gloucester, Stage Fort Park and Beach can be easily reached through a leisurely walk along the charming waterfront. – Tripadvisor

75 Eastern Point Boulevard, Gloucester, MA 01930-4433

Also called Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House, this fantasy mansion of more than 40 rooms is perched on the rocks overlooking Gloucester Harbor.

Eastern Point Boulevard, Gloucester, MA 01930

Serving as a guide to ships entering the scenic and commercial Gloucester harbor from the Atlantic Ocean, this 36-foot tall cylindrical brick tower was built in 1832 and automated in 1986.

Main Street, Gloucester, MA

6 Wonson St, Gloucester, MA 01930-4123

The oldest working artist's colony in the country.

Stacy Boulevard, Gloucester, MA 01930

Gloucester, MA

Downtown working-class section of Gloucester

Gloucester, MA

23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930-5004

Maritime Gloucester is Cape Ann's destination for maritime heritage, discovery and fun! Located on Gloucester's historic harbor, our working waterfront and maritime discovery center is family-friendly, accessible and fun for all ages. Get inspired by the wonders of marine life in our Sea-Pocket Aquarium and interactive touch tank. Learn about the area's rich maritime heritage in the Gorton's Schooner Gallery, Children's Room, Stellwagen Bank Exhibit, Dory Shop, or Dive Locker. Become a hands-on part of the working waterfront at America's oldest marine railway, authentic working exhibits on our historic pier, or on daily sails aboard the Schooner Ardelle. Visit our our Maritime Shop which we have stocked with tshirts, hats, unique gifts and a large selection of maritime-themed books for the whole family. Plan your visit during Labor Day weekend for the 35th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival and Maritime Heritage Day. "Maritime Gloucester - Engaging Community. Inspiring Discovery."

481 Western Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930-4051

Explore a shrouded landscape of hemlock groves, a magnolia swamp, and other trees species where you'll find remnants Colonial habitation.