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Beloved for its wide crescent and the low-tide sandbar to Salt Island, with daily lifeguards in season. City updates outline carry-in/carry-out rules and nonresident parking reservations; frequently recommended by Cape Ann travel editors.
Beach with soft sand, tide pools, and island walk at low tide
99 Thatcher Rd, Gloucester, MA 01930 Get directions
Whale watching tour agency · Gloucester
Family-run whale watching tours with expert captains and naturalists
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· Gloucester
Coastal city with fishing heritage, maritime art, beaches
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Seafood restaurant · Gloucester
Inventive local seafood dishes like lobster bouillabaisse.
Restaurant · Gloucester
Seafood & seasonal dishes with harbor views; Barbara Lynch's creations
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Non-profit organization · Gloucester
Brewery with a lovely and welcoming vibe
Beach · Gloucester
Shallow, glassy water, tide pools, and granite outcrops
Lodging · Gloucester
Historic bar with photos, beers, spirits & pool table
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American restaurant · Gloucester
New American plates with international flair; popovers, seafood
Manufacturer · Gloucester
Flash-frozen coffee capsules delivering cafe quality hot or iced
Hotel · Gloucester
Chic beachfront hotel with rooftop pool, bar, and oceanfront dining