Jeff & MK's Recommendations!
Entertainment & Activities
Summer weekend days can be busy - go early to get parking.
115 locals recommend
Halibut Point State Park
Gott AvenueSummer weekend days can be busy - go early to get parking.
Amazing museum. Great local info.
Special interest = quarrying history.
69 locals recommend
Cape Ann Museum
27 Pleasant StAmazing museum. Great local info.
Special interest = quarrying history.
Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main StGreat waterfront location.
Try the Cupboard for dinner or ice cream!
45 locals recommend
Stage Fort Park and Beach
24 Hough AveGreat waterfront location.
Try the Cupboard for dinner or ice cream!
Maritime Gloucester
23 Harbor LoopCape Ann Whale Watch
415 Main StADVANCED TICKETING for weekend required - I think - please check if you plan on a beach day in mid-summer.
118 locals recommend
Good Harbor Beach
ADVANCED TICKETING for weekend required - I think - please check if you plan on a beach day in mid-summer.
Hammond Castle station
7 Seas Whale Watch
63 Seas WharfADVANCED TICKETING for weekend required - I think - please check if you plan on a beach day in mid-summer. .
66 locals recommend
Wingaersheek Beach
ADVANCED TICKETING for weekend required - I think - please check if you plan on a beach day in mid-summer. .
North Shore Arts Association
11 Pirates LnYankee Fleet
1 Parker StFront Beach
Pay to park at the hotel across the street.
Schooner Thomas E. Lannon
63 Rogers StDogtown Commons
Always parking available.
Always check for ticks!
BEST at sunset!!! Bring your favorite libation and a snack and watch Mother Natures most spectacular show!
19 locals recommend
Plum Cove Beach
1000 Washington StBEST at sunset!!! Bring your favorite libation and a snack and watch Mother Natures most spectacular show!
Ravenswood Pk, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA
Crab Beach
DOG FRIENDLY YEAR ROUND!!!!
Walk the boulevard! Dog friendly (off leash) Crab Beach on this walk!
Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial
Walk the boulevard! Dog friendly (off leash) Crab Beach on this walk!
Essentials
Market Basket
400 Somerville AveCrazy on the weekends
Walgreens
201 Main StRichdale
120 E Main StLanesville Package Store Inc
1080 Washington StCrackerjacks-Whistlestop Market
27 Whistlestop MallSmall grocery store with beer and wine.
Shaw's
127 Eastern AveShaw's
127 Eastern AveStop & Shop
779 McGrath HwyRite Aid
33 Whistlestop MallCVS
6 Thatcher RdLiquor Locker
287 Main St7-Eleven
Food Scene
The Cove Cafe
1064 Washington StPerfect spot to grab a coffee in the morning or a sandwich fr the beach!
Roy Moore Lobster Co
39 Bearskin NeckBEST Lobster in the rough and lobster rolls in the rough!!
Lobsta Land Restaurant
84 Causeway StAmazing bread makes an amazing sandwich! Take one to the boulevard for lunch or Plum Cove beach for sunset.
36 locals recommend
Virgilio's Italian Bakery
29 Main StAmazing bread makes an amazing sandwich! Take one to the boulevard for lunch or Plum Cove beach for sunset.
Down and dirty - fried seafood at its best.
BYOB - they do not serve alcohol, but you can bring it with you!
10 locals recommend
Essex Seafood
143 Eastern AveDown and dirty - fried seafood at its best.
BYOB - they do not serve alcohol, but you can bring it with you!
Azorean Restaurant & Bar
133 Washington StGreat food
The Studio
51 Rocky Neck AveWait for the good weather and go sit on the deck!
Nice deck and bar for appetizers and drinks. What a view!
35 locals recommend
Beauport Hotel Gloucester
55 Commercial StNice deck and bar for appetizers and drinks. What a view!
Don't let the picture fool you - their breakfast is amazing! Fresh baked breads and eggs benedict!
20 locals recommend
Zeke's Place
66 E Main StDon't let the picture fool you - their breakfast is amazing! Fresh baked breads and eggs benedict!
Bean & Leaf Cafe
12 Bearskin NeckMy Place by the Sea
68 Bearskin NeckLunch and Dinner. Great view!
Brothers Brew Coffee Shop
27 Main StBest freshly made donuts!
Outdoor eating - pet friendly.
17 locals recommend
Blue Collar Lobster Co at The Gloucester House Restaurant
63 Rogers StOutdoor eating - pet friendly.
Busy at peaks times - try to go Monday at at 2 - lol - it is worth it - soooo good. Dinner for two - split the fisherman's platter and watch the osprey nest from the window or parking lot.
23 locals recommend
J.T. Farnham's
88 Eastern AveBusy at peaks times - try to go Monday at at 2 - lol - it is worth it - soooo good. Dinner for two - split the fisherman's platter and watch the osprey nest from the window or parking lot.
They can be tough to reach, but once you get your order - it is amazing - don't forget the baklava! No place to sit, but you can always go to the State fish pier (industrial), the boulevard or bring it back to the cottage to eat.
Markouk Bread
338 Main StThey can be tough to reach, but once you get your order - it is amazing - don't forget the baklava! No place to sit, but you can always go to the State fish pier (industrial), the boulevard or bring it back to the cottage to eat.
Oak to Ember
We have not been here - some good reviews from friends....
Stones Pub & Eatery
242 Main StCheck hours
In/near Stage Fort Park, the Gloucester Dog Park, Crab Beach (only year round off leash dog beach), Stacy Boulevard, and the War Memorial.
Cupboard of Gloucester
41 Hough AveCheck hours
In/near Stage Fort Park, the Gloucester Dog Park, Crab Beach (only year round off leash dog beach), Stacy Boulevard, and the War Memorial.
Charlie's Place
83 Bass AveThe Lobster Roller Food Truck
New restaurant called the Lobster no address listed yet.
Clam Box of Ipswich
246 High StLattof Farmhouse Kitchen
205 Main StDrinks & Nightlife
Mile Marker One Restaurant
75 Essex AveFood in main restaurant, yes.
Food at bar? Double check, please.
22 locals recommend
Minglewood Tavern
25 Rogers StFood in main restaurant, yes.
Food at bar? Double check, please.
Sightseeing
Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Memorial
107 Western Ave Bring Virgilio's sandwiches!
Eastern Point Lighthouse
Historic New England Beauport Sleeper--McCann House
75 Eastern Point Blvd