Gloucester, Massachusetts

Gloucester Massachusetts is a place for truly authentic adventure! Just a 45 minute car ride from downtown Boston, Gloucester, home to America’s oldest seaport, offers so much to see and do no matter the season! This gorgeous coastal community boasts of hometown spirit, maritime history, fresh seafood and a spectacular working waterfront. Our natural beauty is an ever-changing backdrop to explore, and also home to artists, independent shops, award-winning restaurants, with beach strolls and nature trails for everyone to enjoy. We invite you to DISCOVER GLOUCESTER!

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Celebrate the Holiday Season: Winter Lights on Cape Ann 2021

Rafe’s Chasm: A Stunning Hike in Gloucester

Cape Ann Profile: Local singer Mari Martin

Celebrate the Holiday Season: Winter Lights on Cape Ann 2021

Rafe’s Chasm: A Stunning Hike in Gloucester

Cape Ann Profile: Local singer Mari Martin

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Meet Loblolly, the Gloucester Lobster

Discover Gloucester’s new travel ambassador, Loblolly, is ready to take you on an adventure! Learn about Loblolly.

Catch our #LoblollyinGloucester videos, make your plans to visit us – and who knows, you might just see Loblolly along your journey to Gloucester, Cape Ann.

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We wish all of our friends, neighbors and colleagues an enchanting holiday season filled with joy, magic and wonder! Happy holidays from all of us at Discover Gloucester!

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Events Calendar: Things to Do in Gloucester

Tis the Season to Celebrate Gloucester and Cape Ann

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Dec 6

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Counting down to the annual lighting of Gloucester’s Lobster Trap Tree. The buoys are beautifully painted and ready to be placed on the tree🎄 Join in this festive family-fun holiday tradition this Saturday, December 11 at 4:30pm.

📷 Cape Ann Art Haven

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Dec 5

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The docks Maritime Gloucester are all decked out for this year’s Winter Lights on Cape Ann ✨ Stroll down the pier to see the schooners Adventure and Ardelle are all aglow.

Plan your winter lights trip using the online map by clicking on the link in our bio.

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Dec 2

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It's Ladies Night "All Day" into the night in Gloucester this Thursday, December 2 from 10am to 8pm. Head on over to @designofmine_ to see the return of their Dancing Angels starting at 6pm. ✨

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Dec 2

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Hooray! It's Gloucester's annual Ladies Night "All Day" today from 10am to 8pm! Bundle up and gather your friends for a festive day and night of shopping, dining, and celebrating the holiday season on and around Main Street in Downtown Gloucester.

After 4:00pm enjoy the glistening lights and window displays at our local retailers, restaurants, and businesses participating in the second annual Winter Lights on Cape Ann ✨

Photo: Sample This

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Nov 28

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Wishing a very Happy Hanukkah to those celebrating the Festival of Lights this week!

Photo: Aram Boghosian; Fresnel light at the Cape Ann Museum

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Nov 26

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✨ Winter Light on Cape Ann begins TONIGHT ✨

Celebrate the spirit of the season with us here on Cape Ann! Pack up the car and come enjoy our Second Annual Winter Lights Celebration.

Local businesses throughout Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, and Manchester are getting into the festive spirit by decorating their establishments with twinkling lights and/or creative window displays! Over 100 lighted locations will help bring joy to all those who visit from 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm November 26 through January 2, 2022!

Plan your Winter Lights visit using our custom-designed digital providing clearly-marked locations of each participant, as well as our printed and downloadable brochure. For more details, go to the link in our bio or https://www.discovergloucester.com/winter-lights-cape-ann/.

We look forward to your visit to this magical coastal community!

Winter Lights on Cape Ann is co-hosted by Discover Gloucester and the Town of Rockport.

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Nov 26

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Visit Gloucester for an enchanting shopping experience this holiday season! Shop at unique boutiques, artisan and maker markets, museum shops, and much more. Visit our website by clicking on the link in our bio.

Photo by Lowell Peabody

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Nov 25

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Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving, full of joy and togetherness! We are thankful for our visitors and for the abundance of treasures here in Gloucester.

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Nov 18

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Beautiful view of Gloucester’s working harbor front, with City Hall in the background. Thank you for tagging us @farwell_!

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Nov 16

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Igloo dining is back at Mile Marker One! Book your reservations for a unique dining experience this fall and winter.

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Nov 11

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We salute our Veterans on this Veterans Day for your service and sacrifice to our country. 🇺🇸

Across Cape Ann there are many statues, plaques, historical markers, and memorials that commemorate and honor our local Veterans and their military contributions. Travel the Gloucester Military Heritage & War Memorial Trail to honor those who served our country and discover more about our local history. Read more about the sites and locations at https://bit.ly/38ze6n6.

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Nov 11

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Thanking all of our Veterans on this Veterans Day for your service and sacrifice to our country 🇺🇸

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Saluting all of our Veterans on this Veterans Day. We thank those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and those who still sacrifice every day. This photo taken circa 1940 shows a group of sailors in front of our Fishermen's Statue.

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Nov 10

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Present returns to Gloucester this holiday season! Shop for that special gift handmade by local crafters.
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Nov 8

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Time to take a stroll in Ravenswood Park to view this colorful tapestry of foliage.

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Nov 6

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Don’t forget to change your clocks tonight as Daylight Savings comes to an end. ⏰ Time falls back an hour back at 2:00 am on Sunday, November 7.

Photo: John Abisamra

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