Dogtown (Dogtown Common or Dogtown Village)
Downtown
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Dogtown is an area in central Gloucester of about five square miles, or 3600 acres, stretching from the Riverdale section of the city, north of Route 128, into Rockport, and including the Goose Cove and the Babson Reservoirs.
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Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary
East Gloucester
(978) 887-9264
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What Eastern Point lacks in space it more than makes up for in views and wildlife.
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Harbor Tours, Inc.
Downtown
(978) 283-1979
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Cape Ann’s longest running boat tour company offers the only tour that completely circles Cape Ann.
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Ravenswood Park
West Gloucester
(978) 281-8400
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Ravenswood Park is a nature reserve in the western section of Gloucester, Massachusetts owned and managed by the Trustees of Reservations.
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Stage Fort Park
Downtown
(978) 281-9785
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The Park is home to Half Moon and Cressy’s beaches, with access to a sand volleyball court, a beautiful new playground, a baseball field, a basketball court, and tennis courts. Open seasonally from late May through mid-October annually.
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Schooner Adventure
Downtown
(978) 281-8079
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All aboard this 122′ National Historic Landmark schooner! Built in Essex in 1926.
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Schooner Ardelle
Downtown
(978) 290-7168
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Enjoy fun and informative daily two-hour public sails aboard the Schooner Ardelle! Open May to September.
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Gloucester Fleet Deep Sea Fishing & Charters
West Gloucester
(978) 559-1978
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Gloucester Fleet is a small family-owned and operated business. Fun and safe deep sea fishing trips for all ages!
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The Schooner Thomas E. Lannon
Downtown
(978) 281-6634
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Schooner sailing aboard the Lannon is relaxing, romantic, and fun. It’s an experience unlike any other.
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Charlie’s Charters Fishing and Sightseeing
Downtown
(978) 281-8992
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Charlie’s Charters offers private charter fishing, sightseeing, lighthouse tours, photo charters, seal & bird watching, and ash scattering.
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Cape Ann Lanes
Downtown
(978) 283-9753
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Gloucester’s only bowling alley with year-round fun for the whole family! This bowling alley now serves beer & wine along with a snack bar and arcade games.
OPEN YEAR ROUND
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Treetop Yoga Studio
East Gloucester
(978) 282-9642
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A welcoming community where everyBODY is welcome. They offer vinyasa and restorative yoga for all ages, including children, and daily barre/sculpt classes.
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Halibut Point State Park
Rockport
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Located at the very tip of Cape Ann, Halibut Point State Park is the site of the old Rockport Granite Company’s Babson Farm Quarry. With the ocean setting as your... Read more »
OPEN YEAR ROUND
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Thacher Island Twin Lighthouses
Rockport
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Cape Ann Light Station, also known as Thacher Island Twin Lights, was first established on Thacher Island in 1771. Thacher Island is located about a mile offshore of Rockport.
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Essex River Cruises & Charters
Essex
(978) 768-6981
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“Enjoy a river excursion that captures the essence of New England,” Boston Globe.
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Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters
Essex
(978) 768-1114
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Enjoy a private boat with a Captain/guide for sightseeing, fishing, and exploring Cape Ann.
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