Benjamin Tarr House guidebook
Food scene
Great coffee and amazing homemade donuts- must try the blueberry or butter-crunch.
29 locals recommend
Brothers Brew Coffee Shop
27 Main StGreat coffee and amazing homemade donuts- must try the blueberry or butter-crunch.
Whale's Jaw Cafe
17 Railroad AvenueGreat lunch spot. Excellent sandwiches and live music daily.
High end dining. Be sure to make reservations. Nice place for Brunch on the weekends.
46 locals recommend
Feather & Wedge
5 Main StHigh end dining. Be sure to make reservations. Nice place for Brunch on the weekends.
7th Wave Restaurant
7 Tuna WharfCasual dining with fantastic views of Rockport Harbor
A fresh new take on NE classics in downtown Gloucester. Locally sourced farm to table. Must try the oysters.
Howard Blackburn Restaurant
289 Main StreetA fresh new take on NE classics in downtown Gloucester. Locally sourced farm to table. Must try the oysters.
Grab a picnic breakfast or lunch and enjoy at Front Beach or Millbrook Meadow.
7 locals recommend
two little birds eatery
18 Beach StGrab a picnic breakfast or lunch and enjoy at Front Beach or Millbrook Meadow.
The popovers are unforgettable. Settle in and enjoy a few courses. Downtown Gloucester.
25 locals recommend
Passports
110 Main StThe popovers are unforgettable. Settle in and enjoy a few courses. Downtown Gloucester.
Boat House Grille Essex
234 John Wise AveA local favorite, well worth the drive!
Windward Grille Restaurant
109 Eastern AveFine dining in a historic atmosphere. Perfect for a special evening.
Sightseeing
Explore the mansion, stroll through the expansive gardens or visit the white sands beach. Don't miss the Thursday evening summer concert series!
43 locals recommend
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
290 Argilla RdExplore the mansion, stroll through the expansive gardens or visit the white sands beach. Don't miss the Thursday evening summer concert series!
Hammond Castle Museum
80 Hesperus AvenueHistoric New England Beauport Sleeper--McCann House
75 Eastern Point BlvdCape Ann Museum
27 Pleasant StCape Ann Whale Watch
415 Main StStay for the sunset... Halibut Point is the only location on the East Coast to see the sunset over ocean
115 locals recommend
Halibut Point State Park
Gott AvenueStay for the sunset... Halibut Point is the only location on the East Coast to see the sunset over ocean
Rockport Art Association & Museum
12 Main StLocal artists, old and new
Enjoy a concert in a magnificent hall with views of Rockport Harbor
77 locals recommend
Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main StEnjoy a concert in a magnificent hall with views of Rockport Harbor