Gloucester Harborwalk
Downtown
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A free self-guided and interactive tour that is great for all ages. Start at St. Peter’s Square or Fitz Henry Lane.
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Stage Fort Park
Downtown
(978) 281-9785
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Stage Fort Park in Gloucester is a scenic, historic destination offering beaches, a new playground, sports courts, a dog park, and picnic areas overlooking the harbor. It’s a favorite spot for family outings, relaxing beach days, and seasonal festivals that bring live music, food, and local flair to Cape Ann’s waterfront.
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Eastern Point Lighthouse
East Gloucester
Eastern Point Lighthouse marks the entrance to Gloucester Harbor and sits beside the 2,250-foot Dog Bar Breakwater, offering panoramic views of the ocean and harbor.
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Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House
East Gloucester
(978) 283-0800
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A designer’s dream, this national historic landmark is also known as the Sleeper–McCann House, Little Beauport, or Henry Davis Sleeper House.
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Joan of Arc Statue
Downtown
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An equestrian bronze by Anna Hyatt Huntington, the Joan of Arc Statue honors Gloucester’s World War I heroes. Gifted by the French government in 1921, it stands as a symbol of courage, sacrifice, and Franco-American friendship.
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Hammond Castle Museum
Magnolia
978-283-2080
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Tour the home and laboratory of one of the nation’s most prolific inventors and collector of antiquities. Open for Tours seasonally April – December. Community events and programs are offered year-round. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Dog Bar (at Eastern Point Lighthouse)
East Gloucester
At the entrance to Gloucester Harbor, sits a spectacular 2,250’ granite jetty, known as DogBar Breakwater, or just the Breakwater.
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Annisquam Harbor Lighthouse (Annisquam Light)
Downtown
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Built in 1801, the Annisquam Harbor Lighthouse (Annisquam Light) marks the entrance to the Annisquam River at Wigwam Point. It is situated on the Annisquam River and is one of… Read more »
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Fisherman’s Memorial Statue (1925)
Downtown
Also known as the Gloucester Fisherman’s Memorial, this iconic statue is often confused with the classic image of the Gorton’s Fisherman.
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Sargent House Museum
Downtown
(978) 281-2432
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Learn about the early history of Gloucester from its beginnings as a farming outpost to its evolution into a premier seaport.
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Fitz Henry Lane House
Downtown
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Perched high above Gloucester Harbor, the Fitz Henry Lane House is a historic landmark designed by one of America’s greatest marine artists. While visitors cannot go inside, they can enjoy a stunning view of the harbor from its hilltop setting and take in the surrounding gardens. Continue your journey at the Cape Ann Museum, where you can explore the largest collection of Lane’s paintings, drawings, and lithographs.
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World War II Memorial
Downtown
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Located at Kent Circle along Stacey Boulevard and Route 133, this memorial is dedicated to all of our Gloucester Veterans and their families who sacrificed so much during World War II.
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Ocean Alliance Docks
East Gloucester
978-281-2814 ext. 100
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Lease a dock on Gloucester harbor with Ocean Alliance. Book your transient reservations for the upcoming season. Research, private, commercial, and education vessels are welcome!
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Dogtown
Downtown
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Dogtown is an area in central Gloucester of about five square miles, or 3600 acres, stretching from the Riverdale section of the city, north of Route 128, into Rockport, and including the Goose Cove and the Babson Reservoirs.
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Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Memorial
Downtown
A powerful bronze tribute overlooking Gloucester Harbor, the Fishermen’s Wives Memorial honors the strength and sacrifice of the women and families who have supported generations of fishermen lost at sea.
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Ten Pound Island Lighthouse c. 1821
Downtown
Built in 1821 to help mariners find their way into Gloucester’s inner harbor, Ten Pound Light can be seen from many points along the waterfront.
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Thacher Island Twin Lighthouses
Rockport
Cape Ann Light Station, also known as Thacher Island Twin Lights, was first established on Thacher Island in 1771. Thacher Island is located about a mile offshore of Rockport.
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Halibut Point State Park
Rockport
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Halibut Point State Park in Rockport, MA is a breathtaking coastal destination located at the northern tip of Cape Ann. Set on the site of the former Babson... Read more »
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Straitsmouth Island Lighthouse (Straitsmouth Island Light)
Rockport
617-599-2590
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Originally built in 1835, Straitsmouth Light marks the entrance to nearby Rockport Harbor. View this charming lighthouse from downtown Rockport, Bearskin Neck, or by sea.
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