The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Gloucester, Massachusetts (MA)

Also called the Beauport Sleeper-McCann House, this fantasy mansion of more than 40 rooms is perched on the rocks overlooking Gloucester Harbor.

Come visit and tour our craft distillery, the first legal distillery on the North Shore since Prohibition! See firsthand how fine hand crafted spirits are made in our beautiful copper pot Still. Learn how we ferment, distill, barrel age and bottle our Beauport Vodka, Knockabout Gin, Folly Cove Rum and Ryan & Wood family of Whiskies. All done on site. The tour, usually guided by Kathy or Bob Ryan, is free and lasts about an hour. Perfect for a quick stop before lunch. We are a hidden gem, just minutes from other Gloucester attractions. Scheduled Tours: Monday,Wednesday,Friday and Saturday, 10:00am and 1:00pm. Call for Private/Group Tours. Check our website for more information.

Enjoy Cape Ann with us! We specialize in family and friend groups who want to see and stay around Gloucester and Rockport. To discover America's Oldest Seaport, Le Beauport, with the best seafood, artists and music along New England's most beautiful rocky coast. We offer pre-reserved walking history and art tour, small group (8-14) sightseeing bus tours and vacation homes around Rockport and Gloucester.

This hangout for Gloucester's locals was the bar frequented by the ill-fated fishermen of "The Perfect Storm."

The Gloucester Stage Company's mission is to present the highest quality professional theatrical productions while contributing to the cultural, economic and educational development of Cape Ann. Open seasonally. Please check our website for current season lineup, seasonal box office hours and to buy tickets. Box Office is open Tuesday - Friday 12-6pm. Additional hours May-October are an hour prior to show times.

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.

Open May-October. Monday through Friday 10am-5pm and Sunday Noon-5pm. The North Shore Arts Association has a thriving artist membership of over 300 artists recognized worldwide. This wonderful, harborside building provides the opportunity to view the largest collection of paintings and sculpture on Cape Ann.

The Cape Ann Museum tells multiple stories, all relating to a single remarkable place. From its earliest days as a fishing and shipping port to its mid-19th century role in the granite industry, to its singular charms of light and sea that have attracted countless artists from the 19th century to the present, Cape Ann boasts a rich and varied culture of nationally significant historical, industrial, and artistic achievement. The Museum's fine art collection includes the largest grouping of works by native son and renowned marine artist, Fitz Henry Lane, as well as work by other prominent painters and sculptors who lived on, visited or were inspired by Cape Ann. The work of contemporary Cape Ann artists is also collected and exhibited. The permanent collection includes fine and decorative arts, and artifacts from the major industries of the area - the fisheries and granite quarrying. Founded in 1873 as the Cape Ann Scientific and Literary Association, today the Museum is a vibrant cultural center that includes galleries, an auditorium, library/archives, a children's activity center, two sculpture gardens and two historic homes. In addition to its permanent collections, the Museum offers a rotating schedule of special exhibitions throughout the year as well as related programs and events. Visit us today to discover the treasures of Cape Ann.

Maritime Gloucester is Cape Ann's destination for maritime heritage, discovery and fun! Located on Gloucester's historic harbor, our working waterfront and maritime discovery center is family-friendly, accessible and fun for all ages. Get inspired by the wonders of marine life in our Sea-Pocket Aquarium and interactive touch tank. Learn about the area's rich maritime heritage in the Gorton's Schooner Gallery, Children's Room, Stellwagen Bank Exhibit, Dory Shop, or Dive Locker. Become a hands-on part of the working waterfront at America's oldest marine railway, authentic working exhibits on our historic pier, or on daily sails aboard the Schooner Ardelle. Visit our our Maritime Shop which we have stocked with tshirts, hats, unique gifts and a large selection of maritime-themed books for the whole family. Plan your visit during Labor Day weekend for the 35th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival and Maritime Heritage Day. "Maritime Gloucester - Engaging Community. Inspiring Discovery."