Best of Gloucester, MA
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About Gloucester
Gloucester sits on Cape Ann as part of Massachusetts's North Shore. This urban core on the north side of the harbor serves as an important center of the fishing industry and a popular summer destination. The city also includes outlying neighborhoods such as Annisquam, Bay View, and Magnolia.
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Cape Ann Museum
Located at 27 Pleasant Street, the Cape Ann Museum showcases art and historical collections focused on local artists and art colonies. The exhibits also feature objects related to Gloucester’s fishing, maritime, and granite quarrying history.
The collection specifically highlights the Rocky Neck Art Colony and the Folly Cove Designers.
View details →Best Hotels in Gloucester
9 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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Atlantis Oceanfront Inn
Atlantis Oceanfront Inn provides lodging within the Central Gloucester Historic District, offering guests direct access to the surrounding waterfront.
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Bass Rocks Ocean Inn
Bass Rocks Ocean Inn is a hotel located in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
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Harborview Inn
Harborview Inn is a hotel located in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
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Rockport Inn & Suites
The Rockport Inn & Suites is a hotel located in the Bearskin Neck neighborhood.
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Beauport Hotel Gloucester
The Beauport Hotel Gloucester is located in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
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Wingaersheek Motel
Wingaersheek Motel is located in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
Best Restaurants in Gloucester
25 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Causeway Restaurant
Causeway Restaurant serves seafood in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
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Duckworth's Bistrot
Duckworth's Bistrot is a restaurant located in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
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Gang Nam Gloucester
Gang Nam Gloucester offers Korean cuisine in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
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Jalapeno's Authentic Mexican Restaurant
Jalapeno's Authentic Mexican Restaurant serves traditional Mexican dishes in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
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Machaca Taco and Tequila Bar
Machaca Taco and Tequila Bar serves Mexican cuisine in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
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Minglewood Harborside
Minglewood Harborside serves American and sushi dishes in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
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Oak to Ember
Oak to Ember is an American restaurant located in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
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Short & Main
Short & Main serves pizza, pasta, and oysters in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
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Sugar Magnolias
Sugar Magnolias serves American breakfast in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
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The Franklin Cape Ann
The Franklin Cape Ann serves American cuisine in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Gloucester
8 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Jim's Bagel and Bake Shoppe
Jim's Bagel and Bake Shoppe is a café in the Central Gloucester Historic District that offers donuts as its main focus.
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Cafe Dolce
Cafe Dolce offers a relaxed café experience in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
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Lattof Farmhouse Kitchen
Lattof Farmhouse Kitchen is a café located in the Bearskin Neck neighborhood.
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Lone Gull Coffee House
Lone Gull Coffee House is a café located in the Central Gloucester Historic District, offering coffee shop services.
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Sandpiper Bakery
Sandpiper Bakery is a coffee shop and bakery located in the Central Gloucester Historic District. It offers a variety of baked goods to satisfy both locals and visitors.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Gloucester
3 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Harbor 9 Golf & Sports Bar
Harbor 9 Golf & Sports Bar is a bar located in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
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Crows Nest
Crows Nest is a bar serving American cuisine located in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
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Watson and the Shark
Watson and the Shark is a bar located in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
Best Things to Do in Gloucester
51 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Cape Ann Historical Museum
The Cape Ann Historical Museum is located in the Central Gloucester Historic District and offers a look into local history through its exhibits.
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Cape Ann Museum
Located at 27 Pleasant Street, the Cape Ann Museum showcases art and historical collections focused on local artists and art colonies. The exhibits also feature objects related to Gloucester’s fishing, maritime, and granite quarrying history.
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Hammond Castle Museum
Hammond Castle Museum sits on a rocky cliff in the Central Gloucester Historic District, overlooking Gloucester Harbor. Built between 1926 and 1929, it served as the home, laboratory, and museum of inventor John Hays Hammond Jr., who held more than four hundred patents.
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Sargent House Museum
The Sargent House Museum sits in the Central Gloucester Historic District and welcomes visitors on weekends between Memorial Day and Columbus Day.
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Maritime Gloucester
Maritime Gloucester is an attraction located in the Central Gloucester Historic District.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Gloucester
34 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Brown's Field & Apple Street Playground
Brown's Field & Apple Street Playground is a local park that offers open space for families and children.
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Cape Ann Historical Museum Courtyard
The Cape Ann Historical Museum Courtyard is a park that offers visitors a peaceful setting to explore local history.
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Cape Ann Historical Museum Sculpture Park
Cape Ann Historical Museum Sculpture Park is a public park featuring sculptures related to local history.
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Captain Solomon Jacobs Park
Captain Solomon Jacobs Park offers open green space for recreation.
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