Enjoy the view of Gloucester Harbor with our live cam. Come discover it for yourself.

Whether it’s a gift for a special someone or a little something for yourself, you’ll find a world of choices in Gloucester. From fun to funky, and from casual to classic-we have it all, just steps away from some of the most
gorgeous waterfront scenery you’ve ever seen. Want to take home something beautiful? Check out the local galleries for artwork by local painters, jewelers, potters, and ship model makers.

Like all things Gloucester, there are many traditions in local sports. Our most unusual spectator sport is the walking of the Greasy Pole during the Saint Peter’s Fiesta, held the last weekend in June. A group of twenty five or so men take turns trying to walk a horizontal, full length telephone pole slathered with inches of grease in hopes of grabbing a flag at the end of the pole. The fact that the pole extends from a platform off shore with a drop between 10’ and 20’ (depending on the tide) adds greatly to the spectators’ entertainment.

This is all about lobster rolls. 

The Fishermen’s Memorial and the Fishermen’s Wives Memorial are statues located on the Stacy Boulevard Esplanade near the intersection of routes 127 and 133. The Fishermen’s Wives Memorial is located on the west side of the drawbridge over the Blynman Canal (the Cut) right by the intersection of routes 127 & 133, and the Fishermen’s Memorial is located on the east side of the bridge. Both memorials are on the west side of the outer harbor near the opening to the inner harbor.

A Gloucester Tradition.  Check out a local recipe for beer battered cod.

Gloucester and Rockport were ideal locations for rum running, especially during Prohibition. Lots of coves to duck into, impressive vessel traffic, proximity to Boston and the demand for spirits made rum running a lucrative though illegal side industry for many on the island.

Gloucester boasts stunning beaches, suitable for strolling, sunning, swimming, or body surfing. Dogs are allowed on city beaches from Sept. 15-April 30.

As the oldest fishing port in America, Gloucester boasts a busy working harbor. Looking out into the harbor from any vantage point, you are likely to see fishing boats of all kinds tied up or coming and going. So, how do you tell them apart? Here’s a quick tutorial.