Top Things to do in Cape Ann
Things to do in Cape Ann, Cape Ann: The Best Sights & Landmarks
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. Old First Parish Burying Ground
2. Cogswell's Grant
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 32 reviews
If you love antiques, Cogswell’s Grant should be on your itinerary. This 18th century farmhouse overlooking the Essex River was the summer home of collectors Bertram and Nina Fletcher Little, and houses their celebrated collection of American folk art, including primitive paintings, redware, and painted furniture. Everything is displayed as the family lived with it and shared it with their friends and fellow collectors.Open June 1-October 15, Wed.-Sun.; tours given 11:00am - 4:00pm.
Reviewed By BryanW714 - Ottawa, Canada
We really enjoyed the tour of this historic house. Our guide did a great job proving the history of the house, the last owners, their restoration of the house, and their extensive collection of American Folk Art. It was around a 45 minute tour. The surrounding property is quite beautiful. Highly recommended!
3. Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
4. Old Burying Ground
5. The Headlands
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By 936briank - Schenectady, United States
A short walk from downtown and some easy parking brings you to this wonderful vantage point of the harbor and surroundings. I proposed to me wife here on one of the benches. So nice to relax at this spot and reminisce.
6. Oak Grove Cemetery
7. 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.
8. Rogers Street
9. Hammond Castle Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 614 reviews
Hammond Castle Museum is now open for the season! The Museum is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is not handicap accessible. The Museum’s architectural style is mix of medieval castle, French chateau, and Gothic cathedral. It was custom built to encompass Hammond’s private residence, laboratory and museum quality collection of architectural elements such as the facades of medieval shops and doorways from chateaus. Hammond’s extensive list of patents, and his work on radio control and on echo guided torpedoes for the military are also on display. It is available for weddings and private rentals.
Reviewed By 922dlp - New Jersey, United States
We visited Columbus Day weekend and they were doing a haunted house on the weekend and bussing people from a nearby parking lot. It was so much fun! The grounds were so nice to explore and the castle was decorated for Halloween. Even thought you were walking through a haunted castle you could get a very good feel of what the castle is like and it was really cool. Just as you would imagine a medevil castle, right down to the drawbridge.
10. Twin Lights on Thatcher's Island
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By icklenikums - Alexandria, United States
A great way to spend a few hours while in Rockport. Beautiful island and awesome experience climbing the lighthouse to catch the break taking view. Definitely worth the lovely boat ride. If you're lucky you'll get to see some seals on your way over!
