North Shore Adventures
Get outside with North Shore Adventures and Outdoor Center, offering kayaking, paddleboarding, biking, and more with rentals, guided tours, and gear to explore Gloucester’s scenic coastline and natural beauty.
Michalak Fine Art
Discover contemporary and plein air paintings at Michalak Fine Art on Rocky Neck, where artist Vanessa Michalak captures the coastal beauty of Cape Ann through expressive landscapes and observational work.
Melody Phaneuf Paintings
Step into Melody Phaneuf’s charming Centennial Avenue studio to explore luminous Cape Ann-inspired paintings, coastal landscapes, and unique art gifts, all created in a welcoming, working artist’s space.
Maritime Heritage Charters
Experience Gloucester’s maritime heritage from the water with Maritime Heritage Charters, offering unforgettable sailing adventures aboard two traditional schooners along the scenic coastline of Cape Ann.
Cressy’s Beach
Relax at Cressy’s Beach, a quiet, rocky harbor-facing beach in Stage Fort Park offering panoramic harbor views, calm waters, and a peaceful spot for tide-watching, kayaking, and seaside relaxation.
Plum Cove Beach
Enjoy a peaceful retreat at Plum Cove Beach, a sheltered, family-friendly cove with calm waters, scenic Ipswich Bay views, and opportunities for wading, beachcombing, and shallow-water diving.
Long Beach
Relax and play at Long Beach, a family-friendly shoreline with soft sand, gentle surf, stunning views of Thacher Island’s twin lighthouses, and opportunities for sunrises, surfing, and seaside strolls.
Pavilion Beach
Enjoy waterfront views at Pavilion Beach, a small, charming beach beside downtown Gloucester, perfect for relaxing, people-watching, and taking in the harbor and St. Peter’s Fiesta festivities.
Good Harbor Beach
Relax and play at Good Harbor Beach, a wide, family-friendly Atlantic beach with soft sand, gentle surf, scenic views, and opportunities for swimming, walking, and Plein Air painting.
Niles Beach
Enjoy serene coastal views at Niles Beach, a quiet East Gloucester spot perfect for swimming, wading, kayaking, and sunsets, with soft sand and calm waters overlooking Gloucester Harbor.