Fishing
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 Atlantic Yankee Deep Sea
Fishing
Exciting deep sea fishing, just 35 minutes north of Boston. Voted best
"Hot Tips" by
Boston Magazine and #1 in New England by Charter Fishing Magazine.
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Whale Watching
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 Atlantic Yankee Whale Watch
- For almost 60 years, family owned Yankee Whale Watch and Deep Sea Fishing
has been delighting young and old alike through whale watching excursions,
education, conservation and stewardship. Come join us for an exciting whale
watch.
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 Cape Ann Whale Watch
Home of Whale Conservation Institute. Research staff led by
renowned Dr. Roger Payne, host of In the Company of Whales TV
documentary. |
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Captain Bill's Whale Watch
Research scientists narrate all trips. Daily fishing, private charters,
specialty cruises. |
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7 Seas Whale Watch
Featured on the Discovery Channel and in National Geographic
Magazine. Group, senior, and children rates. |
Cruises
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Discovery Adventures Sea Kayaking and Snorkeling
Guided sea kayaking tours and snorkeling on Ipswich Bay as well as summer
programs for children. |
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 Essex River Cruises and Charters
Fully narrated one and on-half hour cruises departing daily from the
Essex Marina. Glide back in time as you discover salt marshes, glacial
islands, barrier beaches, sand dunes, rare birds and other wildlife. |
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 Schooner
Thomas E. Lannon
A visit to Gloucester would not be complete
without a sail on the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon. Help the crew raise the
sails or just sit back and enjoy Gloucester's scenic coastline. Perfect for
private parties and functions. |
Museums and Galleries
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Beauport
Sleeper-McCann House
Guided tours, May 15 - Oct 15, Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
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 Cape Ann Historical Museum
View artwork by some of Cape Ann's most prestigious artists including
Fitz Hugh Lane, Winslow Homer, Maurice Prendergast, Jon Sloan, Milton Avery,
Marsden Hartley, Stuart Davis and others. Fisheries/maritime and granite
quarrying galleries. |
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Essex Shipbuilding Museum
Lectures, exhibits, demonstrations of traditional
boatbuilding history and methods. Open year round. |
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Gloucester Maritime Heritage
Center
Watch boatbuilders restore historic vessels on 19th century marine
railway. Dive exhibit. Year round. |
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 Hammond Castle Museum
Medieval castle of Dr. Hammond, America's second greatest inventor. Tours,
educational programs, concerts, function facilities. Open April through
November. |
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North Shore Arts Association
Established 1922. Workshops, classes, lectures, auctions, exhibitions, May -
October. |
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Sargent House Museum
1782 home of Judith Sargent Murray. Guided tours, June - Oct., Fri -
Mon, Noon - 4 p.m. |
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 Schooner Adventure
Walk the decks of 1926 Gloucester fishing schooner. Tours,
Sunday breakfasts, educational/cultural programs. |
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Other Favorites
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Cape Ann Event
Calendar |
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Cape Ann Lanes
Fun bowling, snacks and more. |
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Cape Pond Ice
The coolest guys in town. |
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 Halibut Point State Park
Spectacular views of the ocean from this historic granite quarry. Tours,
lectures exhibits. |
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Gloucester Stage Company
Founded in 1979 by playwright Israel Horovitz, the Gloucester Stage
Company has produced
more than 35 world premieres, 50 American premieres, and 75 New England
premieres. Plays developed at the GSC have gone on to critical and popular
acclaim on Broadway, off-Broadway, across the United States, and around the
world. |
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 Woodman's of Essex -
Visit the original clam shack where in 1916 "Chubby" Woodman invented the
fried clam. Choose your own lobsters, enjoy the raw bar and sip on a frozen
drink while enjoying the picturesque salt marsh and river views. |
