Thacher Island Twin Lighthouses
America’s only operating twin lighthouses, these iconic 124-foot granite towers have guided mariners safely around Cape Ann’s treacherous shores since first lighting on December 21, 1771.
Straitsmouth Island Lighthouse
Perched on a wildlife sanctuary island since 1835, this charming brick lighthouse marks the entrance to Rockport Harbor and is best admired from shore or by sea.
Ten Pound Island Lighthouse
Standing watch over Gloucester’s inner harbor since 1821, this iconic 30-foot cast-iron lighthouse tower has guided mariners safely home for over two centuries of maritime history.
Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Memorial
A powerful tribute to the women and children who waited ashore, this 12-foot bronze statue honors the courage, resilience, and enduring spirit of Gloucester’s fishing families.
Joan of Arc Statue
A 1921 gift from France, this stunning equestrian bronze by Anna Hyatt Huntington honors Gloucester’s WWI fallen — and stands as one of five monumental Joan of Arc replicas worldwide.
Dogtown
Five square miles of wild, historic woodland spanning Gloucester and Rockport — Dogtown’s glacial boulders, colonial cellar holes, and engraved Babson Boulders make it Cape Ann’s most fascinating untamed treasure.
Fisherman’s Memorial Statue
Unveiled in 1925, Gloucester’s beloved “Man at the Wheel” honors over 5,000 fishermen lost at sea since 1623 — standing watch over the harbor along scenic Stacy Boulevard.
Eastern Point Lighthouse
An active aid to navigation since 1832, Eastern Point Lighthouse marks the entrance to Gloucester Harbor — with the iconic Dog Bar Breakwater offering dramatic ocean views right next door.
Fitz Henry Lane House
Designed by luminist painter Fitz Henry Lane and built in 1848, this granite Gothic Revival home overlooks Gloucester Harbor — offering iconic views that inspired some of America’s greatest marine art.
Annisquam Harbor Lighthouse (Annisquam Light)
One of Gloucester’s oldest lighthouses, the 41-foot brick Annisquam Light has marked the entrance to the Annisquam River since 1801 — best viewed from Wingaersheek Beach across the water.