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!

Gloucester’s Culture Splash

Exploring Gloucester and Rockport Art Galleries: A Visitor’s Guide

Best Movies Filmed In Gloucester and Cape Ann

Gloucester’s Culture Splash

Exploring Gloucester and Rockport Art Galleries: A Visitor’s Guide

Best Movies Filmed In Gloucester and Cape Ann

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⚓️ America’s Oldest Seaport
🌊 #DiscoverGloucester
🚙 Just 45 minutes from Boston

Culture Splash is back in Gloucester, MA! Join us Thursdays in July and August for free events across Rocky Neck Art Colony and Harbortown, live music, complimentary rides on the Cape Ann Harbor Tours shuttle, and more!

Link in bio to plan your visit. 🎨 🎼

#CultureSplash #GloucesterMA #LocalArt #CapeAnn #VisitNorthofBoston #VisitMA #NewEngland #Summer

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Culture Splash is back in Gloucester, MA! Join us Thursdays in July and August for free events across Rocky Neck Art Colony and Harbortown, live music, complimentary rides on the Cape Ann Harbor Tours shuttle, and more!

Link in bio to plan your visit. 🎨 🎼

#CultureSplash #GloucesterMA #LocalArt #CapeAnn #VisitNorthofBoston #VisitMA #NewEngland #Summer

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Looking for authentic seafood in Gloucester? Captain Vito`s offers tasty lobster rolls, comforting clam chowder, and even delicious tacos that keep locals coming back. Don`t forget to explore their seafood market for the freshest catches!

#DiscoverGloucester #GloucesterMA #VisitNorthofBoston #CapeAnn #NewEngland #LocalSeafood #LobsterRoll

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Looking for authentic seafood in Gloucester? Captain Vito's offers tasty lobster rolls, comforting clam chowder, and even delicious tacos that keep locals coming back. Don't forget to explore their seafood market for the freshest catches!

#DiscoverGloucester #GloucesterMA #VisitNorthofBoston #CapeAnn #NewEngland #LocalSeafood #LobsterRoll

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Get ready, Gloucester! July is packed with amazing events like Culture Splash, the Harbor Loop Concert Series, and the Bluefin Blowout, just to name a few. Plus the fireworks on July 3! 🎆 🎇

Check out our complete event calendar today at discovergloucester.com or hit that link in our bio!

#GloucesterMA #Summer #VisitNorthofBoston #NewEngland #CapeAnn #VisitMA

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Get ready, Gloucester! July is packed with amazing events like Culture Splash, the Harbor Loop Concert Series, and the Bluefin Blowout, just to name a few. Plus the fireworks on July 3! 🎆 🎇

Check out our complete event calendar today at discovergloucester.com or hit that link in our bio!

#GloucesterMA #Summer #VisitNorthofBoston #NewEngland #CapeAnn #VisitMA

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📍Good Harbor Beach

Before you go, reserve your parking online & pack all of your beach essentials 🌞

Good Harbor Beach is carry in AND carry out! Make sure you’re taking care of our beaches 🫶🏼

#discovergloucester #gloucesterma #visitnorthofboston #newenglandsummer #summertime #goodharborbeach

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📍Good Harbor Beach

Before you go, reserve your parking online & pack all of your beach essentials 🌞

Good Harbor Beach is carry in AND carry out! Make sure you’re taking care of our beaches 🫶🏼

#discovergloucester #gloucesterma #visitnorthofboston #newenglandsummer #summertime #goodharborbeach

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Gloucester`s Wednesday Farmers` Market is back at Burnham`s Field! Shop the Backyard Growcery Wednesdays, 2:30-6:30 pm—June 18th-October 15th.

Find a list of weekly vendors, parking and CATA info, and more at backyardgrowers.org or the link in our bio.

#BackyardGrowers #GloucesterMA #FarmersMarket #Summer

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Gloucester's Wednesday Farmers' Market is back at Burnham's Field! Shop the Backyard Growcery Wednesdays, 2:30-6:30 pm—June 18th-October 15th.

Find a list of weekly vendors, parking and CATA info, and more at backyardgrowers.org or the link in our bio.

#BackyardGrowers #GloucesterMA #FarmersMarket #Summer

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You can’t beat the views on the deck at Mile Marker One 🌊🦞 From lobster rolls and fresh salads to a towering shrimp skewer with pineapple and peppers, their summer menu is packed with flavor. Add live music and a refreshing cocktail in hand, and you’ve got the perfect waterfront dining experience in Gloucester.

Reservations at CapeAnnMarina.com 🍹

#DiscoverGloucester #VisitMA #VisitNorthOfBoston #GloucesterMA #lobsterrolls #MileMarkerOne

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You can’t beat the views on the deck at Mile Marker One 🌊🦞 From lobster rolls and fresh salads to a towering shrimp skewer with pineapple and peppers, their summer menu is packed with flavor. Add live music and a refreshing cocktail in hand, and you’ve got the perfect waterfront dining experience in Gloucester.

Reservations at CapeAnnMarina.com 🍹

#DiscoverGloucester #VisitMA #VisitNorthOfBoston #GloucesterMA #lobsterrolls #MileMarkerOne

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The 250th Anniversary Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment continues today! Grab today`s schedule and find parking/shuttle info at battleofbunkerhill250.com.

Today`s events wrap up in the afternoon, leaving you plenty of time to head out for dinner downtown. Oak to Ember was a hit with the reenactors this weekend!

📸: @oaktoember

#GloucesterMA #BunkerHill #VisitMA #MA250 #VisitNorthofBoston

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The 250th Anniversary Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment continues today! Grab today's schedule and find parking/shuttle info at battleofbunkerhill250.com.

Today's events wrap up in the afternoon, leaving you plenty of time to head out for dinner downtown. Oak to Ember was a hit with the reenactors this weekend!

📸: @oaktoember

#GloucesterMA #BunkerHill #VisitMA #MA250 #VisitNorthofBoston

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Today`s the day! Join us in Stage Fort Park for the 250th Anniversary Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment!

Visit battleofbunkerhill250.com for parking and shuttle information, and the full event schedule. We`ll see you there!

#GloucesterMA #BattleofBunkerHill #Rev250 #MA250

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Today's the day! Join us in Stage Fort Park for the 250th Anniversary Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment!

Visit battleofbunkerhill250.com for parking and shuttle information, and the full event schedule. We'll see you there!

#GloucesterMA #BattleofBunkerHill #Rev250 #MA250

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New @holycowicecreamcafe specialty flavor dropping TOMORROW! The “Spill the Tea” flavor is an earl gray tea ice cream loaded with lemon tea cookies 🫖 This flavor is only available at their Gloucester location in pints beginning tomorrow, and exclusively sold in scoops at the Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment!

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New @holycowicecreamcafe specialty flavor dropping TOMORROW! The “Spill the Tea” flavor is an earl gray tea ice cream loaded with lemon tea cookies 🫖 This flavor is only available at their Gloucester location in pints beginning tomorrow, and exclusively sold in scoops at the Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment!

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The 250th Anniversary Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment takes place this weekend at Stage Fort Park!

Visit #GloucesterMA this Saturday and Sunday to experience recreated events by land and sea, local vendors, and more. Find the full event schedule, plus parking and shuttle info at battleofbunkerhill250.com or the link in our bio.

#BattleofBunkerHill #MA250 #VisitNorthofBoston

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The 250th Anniversary Battle of Bunker Hill Reenactment takes place this weekend at Stage Fort Park!

Visit #GloucesterMA this Saturday and Sunday to experience recreated events by land and sea, local vendors, and more. Find the full event schedule, plus parking and shuttle info at battleofbunkerhill250.com or the link in our bio.

#BattleofBunkerHill #MA250 #VisitNorthofBoston

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Gloucester came together today to celebrate Juneteenth — a day to honor freedom, history, and community.

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Gloucester came together today to celebrate Juneteenth — a day to honor freedom, history, and community.

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The Common Crow Market in Gloucester, MA is your go-to spot for all things fresh and local! Organic produce, clean groceries, bulk goods, wellness + more 🛒

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