Guidebook for Gloucester
Parks & Nature
This beautiful little cove is only visited by locals, and is rarely crowded. Perfect for a lazy day at the beach, or a romantic evening watching the sunset.
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Plum Cove Beach
1000 Washington StThis beautiful little cove is only visited by locals, and is rarely crowded. Perfect for a lazy day at the beach, or a romantic evening watching the sunset.
Stage Fort Park und Strand
24 Hough AveA beautiful park with views of the ocean.
Food Scene
It's a constant debate who has the best fried clams in the area, but Farnham's is definitely our pick!
They are always busy, and parking is limited, so unless you're willing to wait a bit, it's best not to go at peak lunch and dinner hours.
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J.T. Farnham's
88 Eastern AveIt's a constant debate who has the best fried clams in the area, but Farnham's is definitely our pick!
They are always busy, and parking is limited, so unless you're willing to wait a bit, it's best not to go at peak lunch and dinner hours.
The 1606 Restaurant & Bar, located inside the new Beauport Hotel, is a great spot for lunch, dinner or just to grab a drink. They have a big outdoor deck that overlooks the water with views that can't be beat.
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Beauport Hotel Gloucester
55 Commercial StThe 1606 Restaurant & Bar, located inside the new Beauport Hotel, is a great spot for lunch, dinner or just to grab a drink. They have a big outdoor deck that overlooks the water with views that can't be beat.
Arts & Culture
Founded in 1873 as the Cape Ann Scientific and Literary Association, today the Museum is a vibrant cultural center that includes galleries, an auditorium, library/archives, a children's activity center, two sculpture gardens and two historic homes.
In addition to its permanent collections, the Museum offers a rotating schedule of special exhibitions throughout the year as well as related programs and events.
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Cape Ann Museum
27 Pleasant StFounded in 1873 as the Cape Ann Scientific and Literary Association, today the Museum is a vibrant cultural center that includes galleries, an auditorium, library/archives, a children's activity center, two sculpture gardens and two historic homes.
In addition to its permanent collections, the Museum offers a rotating schedule of special exhibitions throughout the year as well as related programs and events.
Essentials
Market Basket
400 Somerville AveGetting Around
Commuter Rail Station
Sightseeing
You can't visit Gloucester without seeing the Fisherman's Memorial! It's located on a beautiful boulevard with stunning views of the ocean.
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Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Memorial
107 Western AveYou can't visit Gloucester without seeing the Fisherman's Memorial! It's located on a beautiful boulevard with stunning views of the ocean.