Discover Gloucester
About
Discover Gloucester promotes tourism in Gloucester, the Cape Ann city about twenty minutes north of Salem that calls itself America’s oldest seaport. The organization helps visitors plan everything from a weekend getaway to a longer vacation, pointing them toward the working waterfront, beaches, fresh seafood, art and music. Experiences it highlights include schooner sailing, whale watching and seaside dining, along with shopping and the city’s historic North Shore character.
Gloucester’s identity is tied to the sea, with a working waterfront, coastal views and beaches, and the city also has a vibrant arts scene and a reputation for world-class seafood. Discover Gloucester organizes its visitor information by neighborhood and features local partners such as The Inn at Good Harbor Beach, the Hotel at Cape Ann Marina and the schooner Thomas E. Lannon. It describes Gloucester as one of the most captivating destinations on Cape Ann.
What to Know
- Destination Salem lists Discover Gloucester among its regional activities and things to do.
- Gloucester was settled in 1623, making it one of the oldest communities in Massachusetts.
- The Gloucester Fisherman’s Memorial, known as the Man at the Wheel, is one of the city’s best-known landmarks.
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