Guidebook for Gloucester

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Guidebook for Gloucester

Food Scene

Great waterfront deck, diverse menu
28 locals recommend
The Studio
51 Rocky Neck Ave
28 locals recommend
Great waterfront deck, diverse menu
Newest place, high end Italian...yum
43 locals recommend
Tonno Restaurant
2 Main St
43 locals recommend
Newest place, high end Italian...yum
Spectacular view, Oceanside dining...might even see a whale (I did!). Wednesday evenings is hump day, check it out.
44 locals recommend
My Place by the Sea
68 Bearskin Neck
44 locals recommend
Spectacular view, Oceanside dining...might even see a whale (I did!). Wednesday evenings is hump day, check it out.
In the rough, on the rocks....bonfire Oceanside. Great sunsets.
44 locals recommend
The Lobster Pool
329 Granite St
44 locals recommend
In the rough, on the rocks....bonfire Oceanside. Great sunsets.
Tuesday they have a great lobster roll for $9.95. Wednesday my favorite pizza is buy one get the 2nd for $3!
15 locals recommend
Surfside Subs
147 Thatcher Rd
15 locals recommend
Tuesday they have a great lobster roll for $9.95. Wednesday my favorite pizza is buy one get the 2nd for $3!
Awesome.....you can walk back its just 10minutes down the road.....oh so good treats.
9 locals recommend
Cake Ann
63 Rogers Street
9 locals recommend
Awesome.....you can walk back its just 10minutes down the road.....oh so good treats.
French cuisine....you need a reservation but for a special occasion...great duck.
34 locals recommend
Duckworth's Bistrot
197 E Main St
34 locals recommend
French cuisine....you need a reservation but for a special occasion...great duck.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great place for dancing and dining under the stars, on the marina.
30 locals recommend
Mile Marker One Restaurant
75 Essex Ave
30 locals recommend
Great place for dancing and dining under the stars, on the marina.
Great food, nice wine selection...and often some light music. They serve food late...we love the steak frites!
47 locals recommend
Franklin Cafe Cape Ann
118 Main St
47 locals recommend
Great food, nice wine selection...and often some light music. They serve food late...we love the steak frites!

Arts & Culture

Great way to get a sense of the local culture
69 locals recommend
Cape Ann Museum
27 Pleasant St
69 locals recommend
Great way to get a sense of the local culture

Sightseeing

Great area featuring Thursday evening concerts, Wednesday family movies and a great view of the working waterfront.
Harbor Loop
Harbor Loop
Great area featuring Thursday evening concerts, Wednesday family movies and a great view of the working waterfront.
Great area for dining, shopping, strolling, ice cream, candy, kayaking, or exploring art galleries.
8 locals recommend
Bearskin Neck Leathers
7 Old Harbor Rd
8 locals recommend
Great area for dining, shopping, strolling, ice cream, candy, kayaking, or exploring art galleries.

Shopping

Natural food store with great beach takeout.
41 locals recommend
Common Crow Natural Market
200 Eastern Ave
41 locals recommend
Natural food store with great beach takeout.

Parks & Nature

Wonderful views, great hiking area around the old granite quarry.
115 locals recommend
Halibut Point State Park
Gott Avenue
115 locals recommend
Wonderful views, great hiking area around the old granite quarry.
Lots of hiking trails.
Ravenswood Park station
Lots of hiking trails.
Beach, park, snack bar, concerts and Thursday afternoon farmers market.
6 locals recommend
Western Avenue & Stage Fort Park station
6 locals recommend
Beach, park, snack bar, concerts and Thursday afternoon farmers market.

Getting Around

Great shuttle around the island and to area beaches. Catch it down the street.
6 locals recommend
Cape Ann Transportation Authority
3 Pond Rd
6 locals recommend
Great shuttle around the island and to area beaches. Catch it down the street.