Gloucester, Massachusetts

Gloucester Massachusetts is a place for truly authentic adventure! Just a 45 minute car ride from downtown Boston, Gloucester, home to America’s oldest seaport, offers so much to see and do no matter the season! This gorgeous coastal community boasts of hometown spirit, maritime history, fresh seafood and a spectacular working waterfront. Our natural beauty is an ever-changing backdrop to explore, and also home to artists, independent shops, award-winning restaurants, with beach strolls and nature trails for everyone to enjoy. We invite you to DISCOVER GLOUCESTER!

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Reason for All Seasons to Visit Gloucester: Winter

Gloucester, MA: One of the Best Winter Ocean Weekends

Gloucester’s Rich History

Reason for All Seasons to Visit Gloucester: Winter

Gloucester, MA: One of the Best Winter Ocean Weekends

Gloucester’s Rich History

Wicked Tuna

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Waterfront Dining

Festivals

Beaches & Lighthouses

Schooners

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What's Happening On Cape Ann

Events Calendar: Things to Do in Gloucester * Updated Weekly *

Winter Bird Watching on Cape Ann, An Off-Season Delight

Know Before You Go: Travel Tips to Gloucester, Cape Ann

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Jan 23

One of the many lighthouses that line the shores of Gloucester and Cape Ann.
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Jan 21

We love our sunrises and we love our Gloucester sunsets just as much!

📷 @mancevic Magnolia Beach

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Jan 20

You may be a fan of Woodman's of Essex clam roll, but have you tried their fried fish sandwich? It's delicious!

@woodmans_of_essex is open today for lunch and dinner. Visit woodmans.com for their full menu offering, hours of operations, and their catering options.
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Jan 16

How would you like to have YOUR PHOTO appear in our upcoming Discover Gloucester Visitor Guide, in print and online? Well, here is your chance!

Please tag us at @discovergloucester and #discovergloucester in your favorite photo(s) of a fond memory that you experienced while here. We are interested in ‘outdoor’ scenes specifically highlighting Gloucester’s beautiful waterfront, open spaces, fresh air, landscapes and parks.

For the next three weeks, Discover Gloucester will be collecting images for consideration to be featured in our upcoming marketing materials. So, don’t be shy, send along your favorite picture, and if chosen, we will contact you for image size and photo credit details!
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Jan 16

The Cape Ann Museum went into their photograph collection and shared several amazing images like this one. See the #reposted caption below to learn more behind this photograph.
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In 2004, the Cape Ann Museum Library & Archives received the generous donation of
photographs by “Gloucester Daily Times” photographer, Charles A. Lowe. Charlie’s photographs are well known and much beloved by the Cape Ann community, and this collection of photographs, ranging from 1973 to 1981, is a window into the community’s day to day life for almost a decade.
Experience a virtual walk through past exhibition “Charles A. Lowe Photos: Gloucester 1975” which was on view in 2009 at the Cape Ann Museum. This video presents a panoramic overview of the photos and objects displayed in the exhibition. Various close-ups of wall text provide information on the subject matter and historical context for some of the photos. Also included in this text is a short bio of Gloucester native Charles Lowe (1932-1981), who was the first full-time photographer at the “Gloucester Daily Times” and worked there from 1957 to 1981. The exhibition showcases over 100 photos that cover events in Gloucester during the full twelve months of 1975, which is one of the more complete time frames in the Museum’s vast collection of Lowe’s photographs.
View the video-walkthrough of the exhibition at the link in our bio or at capeannmuseum.org/cam-connects and stay tuned for more Charlie Lowe content!
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Photograph by Charles A. Lowe for the Gloucester Daily Times. Artists, Back Shore, 1970s. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum Library & Archives, Gloucester, MA.

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Jan 15

First light in Gloucester Harbor.
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