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Local Area Activities

Welcome To Gloucester

Settled in 1623 and serving as America’s oldest seaport Gloucester, remains among the oldest working fishing ports on the east coast.  Gloucester’s deep history and never ending natural beauty, visitors will indulge in pristine beaches, fresh seafood, historic art colonies, and water based activities such as stand-up paddle boarding, kayaking, canoeing, snorkeling, fishing and the unforgettable whale watching experience.

Things to do

Beaches

Whale Watching

Deep Sea Fishing and our very own Charter Fishing Fleet here

Schooner Sailing Tours

Museums

Music & Theater

Light Houses

Festivals and Events and our very own Upcoming Events

Our Downtown and Shopping

Art Galleries and our 3 Cultural Districts

Recreational Trails & Hiking

Birding

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