Dockage, Moorings & Service:
Cape Ann Marina (978) 283-2560: Deep-water transient slips, moorings, and dockage for boats up to 100 feet. Also offers a fuel dock, onsite restaurant, pool, laundry, showers, ice, repair, and more.
City of Gloucester (978) 282-3012: Transient moorings available via the harbormaster’s office.
Pier 7 Marina (781) 858-5279: Transient slips and moorings, ice, cable, power, water. and service.
Gloucester Marina (978) 283-2828: Transient slips and repair. (The marina has no website.)
Launch Ramp:
A free, two-lane launch facility with ample parking can be found adjacent to Gloucester High School, opposite the Cape Ann’s Marina, on the Annisquam River.
Anchorages:
Good holding ground in 20 to 30 feet of water can be found in Southeast and Western Harbors, just outside the inner harbor.
Dining:
Mile Marker One (978) 283-2122: Dock-and-dine restaurant and bar at the Cape Ann’s Resort Marina.
Minglewood Harborside (978) 281-0223: Waterfront dining with an oversized deck and retractable glass walls creates an alfresco experience both inside and out. Fresh, local seafood, creative sushi, and tavern favorites are complemented by refreshing cocktails.
Seaport Grille (978) 282-9799: Wide menu of surf-and-turf dishes, plus pizza, burgers, and signature drinks.
51 Rocky Neck(351) 217-1238: With stunning water views of Smith Cove in the Gloucester, MA harbor, our waterfront restaurant exudes warmth and welcomes guests with open arms. Its cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, and menus bursting with mouthwatering dishes create an inviting experience.
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Things To Do
Schooner Ardelle (978) 290-7168: Tour the waters off Cape Ann aboard a traditional wooden “Pinky schooner” built in Essex.
Maritime Gloucester (978) 281-0470: Explore Gloucester’s long relationship with the sea via interactive, hands-on exhibits, touch tanks, aquariums, fishing gear displays, a giant lobster trap, and more.
Gloucester Harborwalk (978) 281-9700: Self-guided walking trail defined by 42 granite story posts installed as a permanent exhibit. Each marker highlights an aspect of Gloucester’s history as a seaport, its rich culture and people, and its evolution toward a modern, sustainable fishing industry.
Cape Ann Museum (978) 283-0455: Intimate museum featuring maritime and fine-art collections, along with exhibits and artifacts relating to the history and culture of Cape Ann.
Sargent House Museum (978) 281-2432: Visit this Georgian-style house built in 1782 and learn about the early history of Gloucester from its beginnings as a farming and lumbering outpost to its evolution into the country’s premier seaport. Also features a collection of original works by noted painter John Singer Sargent, a descendant of the Sargent family.
Cool Shops:
The Dress Code (978) 281-2888: Consignment boutique carrying a plethora of fun things, from vintage clothing and shoes to home décor items.
The Cave (978) 283-0896: Wide selection of fine cheeses and bread, as well as salted caramel, fine wine and chocolate.
Holy Cow Ice Cream Café (978) 281-0313: Ice cream tacos, ice cream cannolis, giant ice cream Oreo sandwiches, and more at this palace of frozen delights.
Mystery Train Records (978) 281-8911: Rare and collectible recordings, including LPs, 12- and 10-inch singles, 45’s, 78’s, 8-tracks, and CDs.
Toodeloos! (978) 281-2011: A Toy store offering a selection of games, art supplies, and unique gifts.
The Bookstore of Gloucester (978) 281-1548: A shop• with a-large selection of fiction, nonfiction, and children’s titles, plus gifts.
Cape Ann Olive Oil Company (978) 281-1061: Enjoy the large assortment of oils and vinegars, locally sourced foods, creations from local artists and many locally made gifts.
Menage Gallery (978) 283-6030: Unique home furnishing store featuring one-of-a-kind pieces
Where to Stay:
Cape Ann Marina Resort (978) 283-2560: Marina and resort overlooking the harbor.
Gloucester Inn by the Sea (978) 283-8025: Luxury inn and resort overlooking the rugged Cape Ann shoreline.
Boat & Kayak Rental:
North Shore Adventures (978) 546-5050: Kayak and paddleboard rentals, lessons, and tours.
