Gloucester, Massachusetts

Discover Gloucester Massachusetts, just 45 minutes from Boston! Home to America’s oldest seaport, Gloucester offers rich maritime history, fresh-caught seafood, an active working waterfront, and several of the world’s most beautiful beaches. Enjoy adventures by land, and by sea, and experience the best of New England’s natural beauty on the coast. Gloucester is alive with arts and cultural attractions, theater, museums, boating, events & festivals, award-winning cuisine, boutiques, and a walkable downtown. There is so much to explore!

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5 Must-Do Fall Activities in Gloucester, MA: Explore Art, Nature, History, and More

Gloucester, MA fall foliage

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Gloucester, Massachusetts is known as a summertime destination for its beautiful beaches and harbor, amazing restaurants, and cultural events. But did you know that there’s plenty to do and see during the fall months when the bulk of the tourists have headed home and the city tends to quiet just a bit?

Autumn in Gloucester is just as spectacular in its offerings as it is during the peak summer months. The cultural and art events, walking and hiking trails, maritime history, and even some water activities are still ongoing during this time of year when the weather tends to be very cooperative.

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Minglewood Harborside is open 7 nights a week plus lunch Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday for outdoor and indoor dining and takeout. Waterfront dining with a heated, enclosed oversized deck and retractable glass walls that create an al fresco experience both inside and out.

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There are still a few more chances to set sail with Schooner Ardelle this season! Head over to MaritimeHeritageCharters.com to book your sail.

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Sailing into the weekend like...⛵ There are still a few more chances to set sail with Schooner Ardelle this season! Head over to MaritimeHeritageCharters.com to book your sail. #DiscoverGloucester #GloucesterMA #OnTheWater #VisitNorthOfBoston #NewEngland #VisitMA #NewEnglandFall #CapeAnn #Sailing

Sailing into the weekend like...⛵

There are still a few more chances to set sail with Schooner Ardelle this season! Head over to MaritimeHeritageCharters.com to book your sail.

#DiscoverGloucester #GloucesterMA #OnTheWater #VisitNorthOfBoston #NewEngland #VisitMA #NewEnglandFall #CapeAnn #Sailing ...

Come with us to explore CAM Green! As renovations begin on the Cape Ann Museum’s downtown campus this fall, operations will shift to CAM Green, where visitors can visit the wetu, new exhibitions, and more. Museum operations will move to CAM Green beginning October 11.

Plan your visit and learn more about the exciting updates coming to the Cape Ann Museum at CapeAnnMuseum.org.

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Come with us to explore CAM Green! As renovations begin on the Cape Ann Museum’s downtown campus this fall, operations will shift to CAM Green, where visitors can visit the wetu, new exhibitions, and more. Museum operations will move to CAM Green beginning October 11. Plan your visit and learn more about the exciting updates coming to the Cape Ann Museum at CapeAnnMuseum.org. #CapeAnnMuseum #GloucesterMA #DiscoverGloucester #NewEngland #NewEnglandHistory #FamilyTravel #VisitNorthOfBoston #VisitMA

Come with us to explore CAM Green! As renovations begin on the Cape Ann Museum’s downtown campus this fall, operations will shift to CAM Green, where visitors can visit the wetu, new exhibitions, and more. Museum operations will move to CAM Green beginning October 11.

Plan your visit and learn more about the exciting updates coming to the Cape Ann Museum at CapeAnnMuseum.org.

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Explore Salem and stay in Gloucester this fall! 🍂

Gloucester is just a short train ride or drive from #SalemMA. Whether you are looking for a place to stay during #SalemHauntedHappenings, or are planning for later in the season, we’ve got you covered. 

Learn more at DiscoverGloucester.com/October or contact accommodations directly to book:

@capeannmotorinn
(978) 281-2900 or CapeAnnMotorInn.com

@harborviewinnma
(978) 283-2277 or HarborviewInn.com

@vistamotel
(978) 281-3410 or VistaMotel.com

Find information on getting to Salem with the MBTA Commuter Rail or satellite parking shuttle, and a full list of October events at HauntedHappenings.org. 🎃

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Explore Salem and stay in Gloucester this fall! 🍂 Gloucester is just a short train ride or drive from #SalemMA. Whether you are looking for a place to stay during #SalemHauntedHappenings, or are planning for later in the season, we’ve got you covered.  Learn more at DiscoverGloucester.com/October or contact accommodations directly to book: @capeannmotorinn (978) 281-2900 or CapeAnnMotorInn.com @harborviewinnma (978) 283-2277 or HarborviewInn.com @vistamotel (978) 281-3410 or VistaMotel.com Find information on getting to Salem with the MBTA Commuter Rail or satellite parking shuttle, and a full list of October events at HauntedHappenings.org. 🎃 #GloucesterMA #CapeAnn #SalemMass #NewEngland #FallTravel #NewEnglandFall #HauntedHappenings

Explore Salem and stay in Gloucester this fall! 🍂

Gloucester is just a short train ride or drive from #SalemMA. Whether you are looking for a place to stay during #SalemHauntedHappenings, or are planning for later in the season, we’ve got you covered. 

Learn more at DiscoverGloucester.com/October or contact accommodations directly to book:

@capeannmotorinn
(978) 281-2900 or CapeAnnMotorInn.com

@harborviewinnma
(978) 283-2277 or HarborviewInn.com

@vistamotel
(978) 281-3410 or VistaMotel.com

Find information on getting to Salem with the MBTA Commuter Rail or satellite parking shuttle, and a full list of October events at HauntedHappenings.org. 🎃

#GloucesterMA #CapeAnn #SalemMass #NewEngland #FallTravel #NewEnglandFall #HauntedHappenings ...

✨We love an afternoon escape by the water in Gloucester. Whether you`re setting sail or enjoying the view from the shore, there`s no better way to spend the day on Cape Ann. ⛵️

#DiscoverGloucester #CapeAnn #GloucesterMA #VisitMA #VisitNorthOfBoston #NewEngland #CoastalLiving #Summertime

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✨We love an afternoon escape by the water in Gloucester. Whether you're setting sail or enjoying the view from the shore, there's no better way to spend the day on Cape Ann. ⛵️ #DiscoverGloucester #CapeAnn #GloucesterMA #VisitMA #VisitNorthOfBoston #NewEngland #CoastalLiving #Summertime

✨We love an afternoon escape by the water in Gloucester. Whether you`re setting sail or enjoying the view from the shore, there`s no better way to spend the day on Cape Ann. ⛵️

#DiscoverGloucester #CapeAnn #GloucesterMA #VisitMA #VisitNorthOfBoston #NewEngland #CoastalLiving #Summertime ...