From the busy fishing port of Gloucester to the art galleries of Rockport and Rocky Neck, to the antique shops of Essex and the old New England charm of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Cape Ann will charm and challenge you.
Explore Cape Ann's rich beauty and heritage by taking a historic tour by foot, trolley, or boat! Visit America's first fishing port, recently portrayed in Sebastian Junger's bestseller 'The Perfect Storm.' Go out to sea on a fishing charter, schooner, or amphibious vehicle, rent a kayak or jet ski, or enjoy a scenic cruise along our rivers, islands, and seashore. Cape Ann has long been considered the Whale Watch Capital of the World, where one can observe the world's largest creatures in their summer feeding grounds just off the Cape Ann coast.
Our unique shopping areas, art communities, and antique districts offer unparalleled browsing.