10 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Cape Ann That You Shouldn't Miss

April 29, 2022 Alice Mieles

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

6 Wonson St, Gloucester, MA 01930-4123 +1 978-515-7004 http://www.rockyneckartcolony.org
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Cultural Center at Rocky Neck

2. Old Burying Ground

36 Main St, Essex, MA 01929-1343 +1 978-768-6262
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5.0 based on 3 reviews

Old Burying Ground

3. Gloucester Center

Gloucester, MA http://www.co.gloucester.nj.us/
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Gloucester Center

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

Gloucester, MA +1 978-381-3302 http://www.seasidesustainability.org/sail
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4.5 based on 7 reviews

Rogers Street

Shop-lined street along the water in Gloucester.

5. Motif Number 1

Bradley Wharf, Rockport, MA 01966 http://www.rockportusa.com/motif-number-1.cfm
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4.5 based on 367 reviews

Motif Number 1

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

Stacy Boulevard, Gloucester, MA 01930 +1 978-283-2504 http://gfwa.org/?page_id=53
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4.5 based on 112 reviews

Gloucester Fishermen's Wives Memorial

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

Bearskin Neck, Rockport, MA 01966 +1 978-546-9372 http://www.rockportusa.com
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4.5 based on 111 reviews

Rockport Breakwater

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

Main Street, Gloucester, MA http://gloucesterma.com/Guides/GSG_2011_guide.pdf
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4.0 based on 163 reviews

Main Street

9. Agassiz Rock

School Street, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944 [email protected] http://www.thetrustees.org/places-to-visit/northeast-ma/agassiz-rock.html
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4.0 based on 9 reviews

Agassiz Rock

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.

11 Central St, Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA 01944-1309 +1 978-526-7650 [email protected] http://centralstreetgallery.com/csg/index.html
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Central Street Gallery

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