Top Things to do in Cape Ann
10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Cape Ann That You Shouldn't Miss
Cape Ann, just 30 miles from Boston Logan Airport, includes four communities: Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea. The picturesque area that spans the coastline was founded by Pilgrims in 1623 who named it after England's Queen Anne. Today, it's home to fishermen and artists, merchants and writers.
Restaurants in Cape Ann
1. Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
2. Old Burying Ground
3. Gloucester Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 76 reviews
Downtown working-class section of Gloucester.
Reviewed By smiling4unow - Saugerties, United States
This promenade along the ocean is a soothing relaxing area. Great experience both happy and peaceful. The Fisherman's Statue is an icon along with a beautiful wives statue amidst the of rows glorious flower beds. Also enjoy the friendship of the locals and visitors walking their dogs or relax on the benches. Restaurants , pubs, ice cream shops and terrific shopping is just minutes away. This has been our go to vacation spot for 45 years. There is nothing like it.
4. Rogers Street
5. Motif Number 1
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 367 reviews
Reviewed By SuavisVagus - Harwich, United States
Popular destination with scenic vista and favored photographic subject. The commercial fish pier and thriving artist colony coexist alongside each other.
6. Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
Reviewed By sheilannjones
Both the Fishermen's Memorial and the Fishermen's Wives memorial look out to sea, the public gardens, boating activity, small shops, draw bridge, easy walking path throughout and up to the Stage Fort PARK area and bluffs observing in the inner harbors of Gloucester. The park is perfect for kids to unwind too.
7. Rockport Breakwater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Rockport's Breakwater was rebuilt in the winter of 2015. It's now possible to walk along it's relatively flat surface to the end (@1/8 mile.) It's a terrific spot to view the harbor, Motif #1, and sailboats. Or, just to enjoy the great outdoors. Proper footwear is a necessity.
Reviewed By Mamaw58 - Lombard, United States
Carefully walking and climbing on this breakwater is fun for all ages, just be careful! It is thrilling to be daring and walk out a bit to talk those stunning photos of family or sweetie, or your doggy!
8. Main Street
9. Agassiz Rock
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
Ascend a small hill to where a massive granite monolith juts into the sky, then pass a swamp where another huge boulder has sat as silent witness for millennia.
10. Central Street Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 4 reviews
