Why You Should Go...
2023 is Gloucester's 400+ Anniversary! The "+" acknowledges the Indigenous peoples of Cape Ann, who have called this land home for more than 12,000 years.
America's Oldest Seaport, Gloucester, has long been home to fishermen, artists, creatives, innovators, shipbuilders, scientists, and romantics. Located on Massachusetts' Cape Ann, experience all that this drive-on island has to offer, just an hour north of Boston by car or train.
Go on a whale watch or deep sea fish, learn about the historic harbor and maritime history, take in art at galleries on Rocky Neck, explore a historic home (or castle!), hike around the more than 5,000 acres of green space, and take in the sun and sea breeze from Gloucester's world-class beaches. There's so much to see and discover! Visit discovergloucester.com to plan your trip.
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Why You Should Go...
2023 is Gloucester's 400+ Anniversary! The "+" acknowledges the Indigenous peoples of Cape Ann, who have called this land home for more than 12,000 years.
America's Oldest Seaport, Gloucester, has long been home to fishermen, artists, creatives, innovators, shipbuilders, scientists, and romantics. Located on Massachusetts' Cape Ann, experience all that this drive-on island has to offer, just an hour north of Boston by car or train.
Go on a whale watch or deep sea fish, learn about the historic harbor and maritime history, take in art at galleries on Rocky Neck, explore a historic home (or castle!), hike around the more than 5,000 acres of green space, and take in the sun and sea breeze from Gloucester's world-class beaches. There's so much to see and discover! Visit discovergloucester.com to plan your trip.
What You Should Know...
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Fun Facts
Gloucester is America’s oldest seaport, settled in 1623.
The Gloucester Harborwalk is a free self-guided walking tour of the waterfront.
Schooners were invented in Gloucester- and you can still sail on one, there are three still in town.
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