Know Before You Go
Your “Go-To” Guide with helpful information to prepare for your visit to Gloucester
Your “Go-To” Guide with helpful information to prepare for your visit to Gloucester
Your “Go-To” Guide with helpful information to prepare for your visit to Gloucester
MASSACHUSETTS REOPENING PLAN – CURRENT PHASE
On March 22, 2021, Massachusetts advanced to Phase 4, Step 1 of the State’s Reopening Plan.
MASSACHUSETTS’ RESIDENT VACCINE ELIGIBILITY TIMELINE:
On March 17, 2021, Governor Baker today announced the dates that all remaining residents and certain worker groups will be eligible for a vaccine. All residents can preregister to book an appointment at a mass vaccination site at mass.gov/COVIDVaccine. Appointments will be offered based on eligibility and available appointments nearby.
The full timeline is available at mass.gov/COVIDVaccinePhases.
From waterfront hotels to a cozy inns, plan an overnight or extended stay in Gloucester. Book at one of the many lodging establishments offering a variety of options and safe stay that best suit your travel and accommodation needs in and around Gloucester and Cape Ann: Beauport Hotel Gloucester, Cape Ann’s Marina Resort, Cape Ann Motor Inn, Blue Shutters Beachside Inn, Harborview Inn, Addison Choate, Rockport Inn & Suites, and Atlantic Vacation Homes.
Several dining establishments are now open with limited seating. In Gloucester, they include 1606 Restaurant & Bar, Seaport Grille, Mile Marker One, Minglewood Harborside, Jalapeno’s, Topside Grille, Oliver’s Harbor, Passports, Charlie’s, The Causeway, Mom’s Kitchen, The Azorean, Saltwater Café, Bishco, Café Sicilia’s, Woodman’s of Essex, Cala’s in Manchester. Click HERE for an updated list.
Please note that BARS are NOT open for business (upcoming in Phase 3/4). Patrons must sit at a dining table to enjoy a meal with their beverages.
Several Retailers are open for your shopping pleasure. Open stores and businesses in and around Main Street in Downtown Gloucester include Design of Mine, Pop Gallery, Mark Adrian Shoes, Cape Ann Olive Oil, The Brass Monkey, Dogtown Book Store, Good Linens, Weathervane, Beth Williams Studio, Jane Deering Gallery and Turtle Alley Chocolates. Shops and galleries are open throughout Rocky Neck Artist Colony.
We encourage you to go directly to the business website for hours of operation details. Click HERE for an updated list.
Stage Fort Park is open to the public for enjoyment year-round. The Gloucester Visitor Welcoming Center is open from Memorial Day through Columbus Day. The Public Restrooms are available available at the Visitor Center from Memorial Day through to the end of September. Parking is limited with payment of a daily parking fee.
Dogtown – Open to the public
Ravenswood, Mt Ann Park and Halibut Point State Park are currently open
to the public. Check out thetrustees.org for more information.
Halibut Point State Park – Open to the public
Good Harbor and Wingaersheek beaches are currently available to non-residents on a limited capacity on a first-come, first-served basis. Niles and Plum Cove beaches are all Residents Only (until further notice).
Updated information provided each Wednesday on the Gloucester Beaches Facebook page.
Public restrooms are available at these locations: Welcoming Center at Stage Fort Park, The Gloucester House (public restroom).
Public lots are open on Rogers Street, St. Peter’s Square, Main Street and many cross streets including Pleasant, Middle, Prospect – Parking Meters are currently being enforced.
Appropriate face coverings and 6-foot social distancing is required according to the State’s current COVID plan. Remember to maintain 12 feet distance between you and your closest neighbors on the beach any time of the year.
In the Summer 2020, a group of young Gloucester residents (see photo above) created and launched the “Just Wear It. Masks Are for Everyone” poster campaign, translated in a several languages, to encourage the Gloucester community and all visitors to wear a mask according to the state mandate. As one of the creators stated in the Gloucester Daily Times, “It is not just about your own safety…It is about the safety of others.”
Please visit DiscoverGloucester.com, Gloucester-ma.gov, or Mass.gov for additional details.
Thank you for your continued support and we hope to see you soon! Be safe!