c a p e a n n v a c ati o n s . c o m 978-283-1601 Cover photo © Paul Aquipel, coastal-exposure.com © Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce 2017. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced in whole or in part without the express written permission of the Cape Ann Chamber Chief Executive Officer. The Publisher and Designer disclaim all responsibility for omissions or errors. CAPE ANN has something special to offer every type of visitor. With four cultural districts – downtown Rockport, Essex River, Rocky Neck and Harbortown in Gloucester – Cape Ann can truly claim to be one of Massachusetts’ top destinations for arts and culture. Experience more than 40 miles of the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway. From adventure to romance, Cape Ann has four charming towns ready to welcome you: ESSEX, birthplace of the fried clam, is home to beautiful marshes to meander through by boat. Dine along the Essex River and enjoy the expansive marsh views. Over 25 antique and specialty shops are mingled with restaurants in a one-mile stretch. GLOUCESTER, “America’s Oldest Seaport,” has one of the finest harbors in Massachusetts. Relax and enjoy its stunning beaches, have an adventure on a fishing boat or head out to sea to go whale watching. MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA, captures the small town charm of New England. Take a stroll and explore its shops, dining venues, captivating historic buildings and scenic harbor. ROCKPORT , with its beautiful and iconic harbor, is a quaint seaside village featuring art galleries, delightful inns and B&Bs. There is no better place for a romantic weekend getaway. © Sea Fly Charters © Shana Grimes © Artfluence capeannvacations.com essex • gloucester manchester-by-the-sea • rockport CAPE ANN Massachusetts • Map & Area Attractions 2017 Calendar Highlights MAY 20 MOTIF #1 DAY 20 ESSEX RIVER RACE JUNE 1 CAPE ANN FARMER’S MARKET (every Thurs. through Oct. 12 th ) 2 ROCKPORT CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL (through July 9 th ) 3 - 4 CAPE ANN ARTISANS SPRING STUDIO TOUR 21 - 25 ST. PETER’S FIESTA 24 ESSEX RIVER DAY 24 ROCKPORT FARMER’S MARKET (every Sat. through Oct. 14 th ) JULY 3 - 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS 7 - 8 ROCKPORT GARDEN TOUR 8 GLOUCESTER GARDEN TOUR 9 ANTONIO F. GENTILE BANDSTAND SUMMER CONCERT SERIES (every Sun. 7pm through Aug. 27 th ) 15 GLOUCESTER BLOCK PARTY 15 - 16 RENAISSANCE FAIR AT HAMMOND CASTLE 22 BLACKBURN CHALLENGE 29 ANNISQUAM SEA FAIR AUGUST 3 - 5 GLOUCESTER SIDEWALK BAZAAR 5 FESTIVAL BY THE SEA (Manchester-by-the-Sea) 5 GLOUCESTER COUNTRY FEST 6 - 13 ROCKPORT JAZZ FESTIVAL 8 - 13 ANNISQUAM VILLAGE PLAYERS, “SINGING IN THE RAIN” 12 GLOUCESTER BLOCK PARTY 12 GLOUCESTER BLUES FESTIVAL 12 ROCKPORT LOBSTERFEST & FIREWORKS DISPLAY 19 - 20 GLOUCESTER WATERFRONT FESTIVAL SEPTEMBER 1 GLOUCESTER BLOCK PARTY 1 - 3 GLOUCESTER SCHOONER FESTIVAL 15 - 17 TRAILS & SAILS 16 HARVEST MUSIC FESTIVAL 22 - 24 TRAILS & SAILS OCTOBER 3 - 4 CAPE ANN ARTISANS FALL STUDIO TOUR 7 - 8 ANNISQUAM ARTS & CRAFTS SHOW 8 - 16 CAPE ANN PLEIN AIR 14 ROCKPORT HARVESTFEST 14 - 15 GRAN PRIX OF GLOUCESTER 21 ESSEX CLAMFEST NOVEMBER 26 - DECEMBER 31 CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS ON CAPE ANN DECEMBER 2 ANNISQUAM SEWING CIRCLE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR 31 ROCKPORT NEW YEAR’S EVE CATA Cape Ann Transportation Authority • 978-283-7916 • Public transportation • Convenient Park n’Ride trolley to downtown Rockport from Blue Gate parking lot (seasonal) • canntran.com Transportation 86 85 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 77 76 75 74 73 72 71 70 COASTAL FISHING CHARTERS 415 Main St., Rose’s Wharf 800-877-5110 • Fish for stripers, blues & tuna! Ultimate whale watching. Half day trips up to 6 people! coastalfishingcharters.net G-Map C13 GLOUCESTER CHARTER CONNECTION • 76 Essex Ave. 978-515-7739 • 256-486-6094 gloucestercharterconnection.com G-Map C2 • TURN OVER TO SEE AD HARBOR TOURS, INC. 66 Harbor Loop • 978-283-1979 capeannharbortours.com G-Map D10 • TURN OVER TO SEE AD SCHOONER ADVENTURE At Maritime Gloucester • 23 Harbor Loop 978-281-8079 • Sail into history on Gloucester’s flagship Schooner Adventure. Educational dockside tours, public and private day sails, charters, private functions, corporate outings, weddings. Memberships available. Come aboard! schooner-adventure.com G-Map E11 SCHOONER ARDELLE At Maritime Gloucester • 23 Harbor Loop • 978-290-7168 schoonerardelle.com G-Map E11 SCHOONER THOMAS E. LANNON • At 7 Seas Wharf • 63 Rogers St. • 978-281-6634 schooner.org G-Map E9 TUNA HUNTER FISHING CHARTERS • 75 Essex Ave. 978-407-1351 • tunahunter.com G-Map C3 YANKEE FLEET DEEP SEA FISHING & WHALE WATCHING 1 Parker St. • 978-283-0313 • 855-5GO-FISH • 800-WHALING Yankee Fleet, keeping the tradition going. Deep Sea Fishing over 60 years. • yankeefleet.com G-Map C14 TURN OVER TO SEE AD ROCKPORT NORTH SHORE KAYAK OUTDOOR CENTER • 9 Tuna Wharf • Bearskin Neck • 978-546-5050 Guided sea kayaking tours, instruction, rentals, leasing, sales; bike rentals, S.U.P.’s & sandals • northshorekayak.com R-Map C8 ESSEX AGAWAM BOAT & FISHING CHARTERS 132 Main St. • 978-768-1114 agawamboatcharters.com E-Map F7 ESSEX RIVER BASIN ADVENTURES (ERBA) • 1 Main St. 978-768-3722 • Guided kayak tours of the Essex River Basin • erba.com E-Map B3 ESSEX RIVER CRUISES & CHARTERS/CLAMBAKES Essex Marina • 35 Dodge St. 978-768-6981• essexcruises.com E-Map D6 GLOUCESTER 7 SEAS WHALE WATCH 63 Rogers St. • 978-283-1776 888-283-1776 • Voted #1 in 2012 Yankee Magazine’s editors’ pick. Modern vessel, exciting, fun & educational for all. 7seaswhalewatch.com G-Map E9 • TURN OVER TO SEE AD BEAUPORT PRINCESS At Cruiseport Gloucester 6 Rowe Sq. • 978-865-3210 beauportcruiselines.com G-Map C13 CAPE ANN WHALE WATCH 415 Main St. • Rose’s Wharf 800-877-51 10 • Pioneers of whale watching in Gloucester since 1979! Sail on Gloucester’s largest & fastest vessel the “Hurricane”. seethewhales.com G-Map C13 • TURN OVER TO SEE AD CAPT. BILL & SONS WHALE WATCH • 24 Harbor Loop 978-283-6995 • 800-33-WHALE New England’s premier whale watch! Research scientists from the “Whale Center of New England” narrate all trips • captbillandsons.com G-Map D10 • TURN OVER TO SEE AD CHARLIE’S CHARTERS FISHING & SIGHTSEEING 415 Main St., Rose’s Wharf 978-281-8992 • 978-879-7517 (cell) charliescharters.com G-Map C13 © Len Burgess © Capt. Bill & Sons Whale Watch © Artfluence © ERBA On the Water 69 68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48 47 46 45 44 43 42 41 ROCKPORT BEARSKIN NECK MOTOR LODGE • 64 Bearskin Neck 978-546-6677 bearskinneckmotorlodge.com R-Map B8 CAPTAIN’S BOUNTY ON THE BEACH • 1 Beach St. • 978-546-9557 • 24 oceanfront rooms directly on the beach with spectacular views • Direct beach access • Private decks. captainsbountymotorinn.com R-Map C5 • TURN OVER TO SEE AD EDEN PINES INN • 48 Eden Rd. 978-546-2505 • Oceanfront Inn overlooking Thacher Island lighthouses. Quiet, relaxing and peaceful. edenpinesinn.com C-Map K33 EMERSON INN 1 Cathedral Ave. • 978-546-6321 emersoninnbythesea.com C-Map D30 • TURN OVER TO SEE AD INNS OF ROCKPORT 23 distinctive accommodations, nestled throughout our village! innsofrockport.com LIGHTHOUSE LANE COTTAGES • 5 Lighthouse Ln. 978-546-1643 lighthouselanecottage.com R-Map F15 LINDEN TREE INN • 26 King St. 978-546-2494 •800-865-2122 lindentreeinn.com R-Map B4 PEG LEG INN • 1 King St. 978-546-2352 • 800-346-2352 thepegleginn.com R-Map C5 PERRY’S WATERFRONT APARTMENTS • 69R Main St. 978-546-2850 • perryswaterfront.com R-Map C5 PLEASANT STREET INN 17 Pleasant St. • 978-546-3915 pleasantstreetinn.net R-Map F7 TURN OVER TO SEE AD ROCKPORT INN & SUITES 183 Main St. • 978-546-3300 rockportinnandsuites.com R-Map G2 • TURN OVER TO SEE AD SEAFARER INN 50 Marmion Way • 978-546-6248 seafarer-inn.com R-Map E16 THE INN ON COVE HILL 37 Mount Pleasant St. • 978-546-2701 innoncovehill.com R-Map E8 TUCK INN B&B • 17 High St. 978-546-7260 • tuckinn.com R-Map F6 ESSEX SHEA’S RIVERSIDE INN & MOTEL • 132 Main St. 978-768-6800 • sheasinn.com E-Map F7 GLOUCESTER ACCOMMODATIONS OF ROCKY NECK 43 Rocky Neck Ave. • 978-381-9848 rockyneckaccommodations.com G-Map G10 • TURN OVER TO SEE AD ATLANTIS OCEANFRONT INN 125 Atlantic Rd. 978-283-0014 • 800-732-6313 atlantisoceanfrontinn.com G-Map H18 • TURN OVER TO SEE AD BASS ROCKS OCEAN INN 107 Atlantic Rd. • 978-283-7600 • 888-802-ROOM (7666) bassrocksoceaninn.com G-Map G18 • SEE AD BELOW BEAUPORT HOTEL 47 Commercial St. • 978-282-0008 Luxury boutique hotel situated on Pavilion Beach featuring rooftop pool bar and oceanside dining. beauporthotel.com G-Map E8 BLUE SHUTTERS BEACHSIDE INN • 1 Nautilus Rd. • 978-283-1198 blueshuttersbeachside.com G-Map C18 CAPE ANN CAMP SITE 80 Atlantic St. • 978-283-8683 200 mostly shaded tent & trailer sites overlooking river • Hookups • WIFI • One mile from Wingaersheek Beach. capeanncampsite.com C-Map I18 CAPE ANN MOTOR INN 33 Rockport Rd. • 978-281-2900 800-464-VIEW (8439) capeannmotorinn.com C-Map N29 TURN OVER TO SEE AD CAPE ANN’S MARINA RESORT 75 Essex Ave., Rte. 133 • 978-283-2116 capeannmarina.com G-Map B2 CAPTAIN’S LODGE MOTEL 237 Eastern Ave. • 978-281-2420 captainslodgemotel.com C-Map M27 COLONIAL INN 28 Eastern Point Rd. • 978-281-1953 Water views, A/C, steps to beach, lighthouse, museum, restaurants, theatre & art colony. inngloucester.com G-Map I11 GLOUCESTER INN BY THE SEA 85 Atlantic Rd. • 978-283-8025 gloucesterinnbythesea.com G-Map F17 THE INN AT BABSON COURT 55 Western Ave. • 978-281-4469 babsoncourt.com G-Map D7 SEA LION MOTEL & COTTAGES 138 Eastern Ave. • 978-283-7300 sealionmotel.com C-Map N26 TURN OVER TO SEE AD VISTA MOTEL & EFFICIENCIES 22 Thatcher Rd. • 978-281-3410 vistamotel.com G-Map B18 WINGAERSHEEK INN & MOTEL 46 Concord St. • Exit 13, Rte. 128 978-281-01 00 • wingaersheekmotel. com C-Map L16 © Len Burgess © Michelle Budrow Accommodations 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 © Artfluence GLOUCESTER FLOATING LOTUS FAIR TRADE CLOTHING & JEWELRY 169 Main St. • 978-675-3352 floatinglotus.net G-Map D9 SECOND GLANCE THRIFT STORE • 2 Pond Rd. • 978-283-4298 Genuine Glosta! Clothing, books, artwork, jewelry & more! Monday-Saturday, 9am - 7pm facebook.com/secondglancethriftstore C-Map M27 THREE LANTERN MARINE & FISHING • 77 Parker St. 978-281-2080 • threelanternmarine.com G-Map C14 ROCKPORT TUCK’S CANDY & GIFTS 15 Main St. • 978-546-6352 • tuckscandy.com R-Map C7 ESSEX ANDREW SPINDLER ANTIQUES & DESIGN • 163 Main St. 978-768-6045 • spindlerantiques.com E-Map G7 ESSEX “AMERICA’S ANTIQUES CAPITAL” • Over 25 shops – for all tastes and budgets. Open daily, Essex Merchants Group welcomes you • visitessexma.com GAYBROOK GARAGE 152 Western Ave. • 978-768-6381 • gaybrookgarage.com C-Map J4 MAIN STREET ANTIQUES 44 Main St. • 978-768-7039 E-Map C4 Shopping & Services 33 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 LOBSTA LAND RESTAURANT Rte. 128, Exit 1 2 • 84 Causeway St. • 978-281-041 5 • Daily chef’s specials; children’s menu; full liquor; breakfast, lunch, dinner; serving daily 7am-9pm. lobstalandrestaurant.com C-Map L18 LONG BEACH DAIRY MAID 147 Thatcher Rd. • 978-281-1348 • longbeachdairy.com C-Map N28 MILE MARKER ONE RESTAURANT & BAR • At Cape Ann’s Marina Resort • 75 Essex Ave. 978-283-2122 • milemarkerone.com G-Map B3 PILOT HOUSE RESTAURANT 3 Porter St. • 978-283-0131 • 978-281-11 50 • Chinese, American & Japanese cuisine. BBQ, seafood & sushi. Function room, full liquor, Keno. Lunch, dinner, take out, delivery. Sun-Thu,11am-1am; Fri-Sat,11am-2am. pilothousedragonlight.com G-Map D9 SALTY FRANKS DOGS 6 Rogers St. • 978-515-7849 Breakfast, lunch & dinner. ¼ lb. lobster rolls, $2 hot dogs, ice cream. Eat-in, take-out, delivery. Catering. saltyfranksdogs.com G-Map D8 SEAGLASS RESTAURANT At Castle Manor Inn • 41 Essex Ave. 978-879-9293 castlemanorinn.com C-Map N19 SEAPORT GRILLE 6 Rowe Sq. • 978-282-9799 cruiseportgloucester.com G-Map C13 TURN OVER TO SEE AD SUBWAY • 25 Railroad Ave. 978-281-1160 • subway.com G-Map B8 THAI CHOICE RESTAURANT 272 Main St. • 978-281-8118 thaichoicerestaurant.com G-Map C11 ROCKPORT LOBSTER POOL RESTAURANT 329 Granite St. • 978-546-7808 thelobsterpool.com C-Map B29 PIGEON COVE TAVERN At Emerson Inn • 1 Cathedral Ave. 978-546-6321 emersoninnbythesea.com C-Map D30 TURN OVER TO SEE AD ESSEX WOODMAN’S OF ESSEX 121 Main St., Rte. 133 • 978-768-6057 woodmans.com E-Map F6 TURN OVER TO SEE AD GLOUCESTER ATLANTIS OCEANFRONT BREAKFAST CAFÉ • 125 Atlantic Rd. 978-283-0014 • 800-732-6313 atlantisoceanfrontinn.com G-Map H18 • TURN OVER TO SEE AD AZOREAN RESTAURANT & BAR • 133 Washington St. 978-283-5500 • Fresh seafood from local boats, perfectly seasoned beef & poultry, daily lunch & dinner specials, Mediterranean flare. azoreanrestaurant.com G-Map A7 CAPTAIN CARLO’S RESTAURANT • 27-29 Harbor Loop 978-283-6342 • Dockside dining, fried & grilled seafood, clambakes, steaks, chowder, bar & entertainment. captcarlo.com G-Map D10 GLOUCESTER HOUSE RESTAURANT • 63 Rogers St. 978-283-1812 • Great seafood; lunches, dinners, dockside dining, eat in the rough. thegloucesterhouse.com G-Map E9 TURN OVER TO SEE AD ITALIANO RESTAURANT & BAR • 64 Main St. • 978-559-7638 Perfect combination of traditional Italian dishes, pizza & popular American fare • Best patio on Main St.! italianorestaurantandbar.com G-Map D8 JALAPEÑOS • 86 Main St. 978-283-8228 • Authentic Mexican restaurant serving the North Shore since 1992 • jalapenosgloucester.com G-Map D8 LATITUDE 43 RESTAURANT, SUSHI BAR AND PUB ON THE WATERFRONT • 25 Rogers St. 978-281-0223 • Outdoor seating available, local fish served. latfortythree.com G-Map D8 TURN OVER TO SEE AD © Steve Borichevsky © Woodman’s of Essex Dining 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 NORTH SHORE ARTS ASSOCIATION • 11 Pirates Lane 978-283-1857 • nsarts.org G-Map F13 ROCKY NECK ART COLONY 6 Wonson St. • 978-515-7004 rockyneckartcolony.org G-Map H10 SAWYER FREE LIBRARY 2 Dale Ave. • 978-281-9763 sawyerfreelibrary.org G-Map C9 MANCHESTER MANCHESTER HISTORICAL MUSEUM 10 Union St. • 978-526-7230 manchesterbytheseahistorical.org M-Map C5 ROCKPORT PAPER HOUSE 52 Pigeon Hill St. • 978-546-2629 paperhouserockport.com C-Map E29 ROCKPORT MUSIC / SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER • 37 Main St. • 978-546-7391 rockportmusic.org R-Map C6 ROCKPORT NEW YEAR’S EVE 978-546-9038 • Continuous entertainment from 6pm to midnight • rockportnye.org SQUARE CIRCLE • 11 Dock Sq. 978-546-7100 R-Map C7 ESSEX COGSWELL’S GRANT 60 Spring St. • 978-768-3632 • House museum with American Folk Art collection. June 1-Oct. 15 • Wed-Sun 11am-4pm • historicnewengland.org/ property/cogswells-grant E-Map B8 GLOUCESTER BEAUPORT, THE SLEEPER- McCANN HOUSE • 75 Eastern Point Blvd. • 978-283-0800 historicnewengland.org/property/ beauport-sleeper-mccann-house C-Map T22 CAPE ANN CINEMA & STAGE 21 Main St., 2 nd Floor • 978-282-1988 capeanncinema.com G-Map D8 CAPE ANN MUSEUM 27 Pleasant St. • 978-283-0455 capeannmuseum.org G-Map C10 GLOUCESTER STAGE CO. 267 E. Main St. • 978-281-4433 gloucesterstage.com G-Map H11 HAMMOND CASTLE MUSEUM 80 Hesperus Ave • 978-283-2080 Medieval castle of Dr. Hammond, America’s second greatest inventor. Tours, educational programs, function facilities. hammondcastle.org C-Map S19 MARITIME GLOUCESTER 23 Harbor Loop • 978-281-0470 maritimegloucester.org G-Map E10 R-Map D7 © Artfluence © Historic New England, Cogswell’s Grant Arts & Culture I H G F E D C B A 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 I H G F E D C B A 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 7 5 3 1 H G F E D C B A H G F E D C B A 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 I H G F E D C B A 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 I H G F E D C B A 21 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Gloucester Map G18 44 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 H G F E D C B A H G F E D C B A 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Downtown Rockport Downtown Gloucester R-Map M-Map G-Map E-Map