Around Cape Ann

There is much to see and do in Cape Ann while you are in the area. Home to one of America's oldest seaports and working art colonies, Cape Ann has witnessed two centuries of strong maritime traditions and a creative artistic vision. Following is a list of some of the many attractions in Cape Ann.

Fishing

Atlantic Yankee Deep Sea Fishing
Exciting deep sea fishing, just 35 minutes north of Boston. Voted best "Hot Tips" by Boston Magazine and #1 in New England by Charter Fishing Magazine.

 Whale Watching

7 Seas Whale Watch - Featured on the Discovery Channel and in National Geographic Magazine. Group, senior, and children's rates.

Cape Ann Whale Watch
Home of Whale Conservation Institute. Research staff led by renowned Dr. Roger Payne, host of In the Company of Whales TV documentary.

Captain Bill's Whale Watch
Sail Captain Bill's three to four hour tour to view the world's largest mammals surfacing, feeding, and breaching in the important feeding areas of Stellwagen Bank and Jeffreys Ledge.

 Cruises

Discovery Adventures Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling
Guided sea kayaking tours and snorkeling on Ipswich Bay as well as summer programs for children.

Essex River Cruises and Charters
Fully narrated one and on-half  hour cruises departing daily from the Essex Marina. Glide back in time as you discover salt marshes, glacial islands, barrier beaches, sand dunes, rare birds and other wildlife.

Schooner Thomas E. Lannon
A visit to Gloucester would not be complete without a sail on the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon. Help the crew raise the sails or just sit back and enjoy Gloucester's scenic coastline. Perfect for private parties and functions.

 Museums and Galleries

Beauport Sleeper-McCann House
Guided tours, May 15 - Oct 15, Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Cape Ann Museum
View artwork by some of Cape Ann's most prestigious artists including Fitz Hugh Lane, Winslow Homer, Maurice Prendergast, Jon Sloan, Milton Avery, Marsden Hartley, Stuart Davis and others. Fisheries/maritime and granite quarrying galleries.

Essex Shipbuilding Museum
Lectures, exhibits, demonstrations of traditional boatbuilding history and methods. Open year round.

Maritime Gloucester
A non-profit museum dedicated to inspire visitors to value marine science, our maritime heritage and environmental stewardship through hands-on education and experiences. The museum contains a boat building shop, the Sarah Fraser Robbins Marine Education Center, the Gorton's Seafoods Gallery, Sea Pocket Lab outdoor aquarium, and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary Exhibit.

 Other Favorites

Cape Ann Event Calendar

Cape Ann Lanes
Fun bowling, snacks and more.

Cape Pond Ice
The coolest guys in town.

Gloucester Stage Company
Founded in 1979 by playwright Israel Horovitz, the Gloucester Stage Company has produced more than 35 world premieres, 50 American premieres, and 75 New England premieres. Plays developed at the GSC have gone on to critical and popular acclaim on Broadway, off-Broadway, across the United States, and around the world.

Rocky Neck Accommodations
Built on the water in historic Rocky Neck, Rocky Neck Accommodations offers 11 distinct room arrangements, each with original (1890) exposed beams, queen or king sized beds, private bath, kitchen facilities, private decks, wireless internet, and water views.