Guidebook for Gloucester

Linda
Guidebook for Gloucester

Food Scene

See my "Welcome Book" on arrival - lotsa recommendations and details of things to do/see/eat. Here are our favorites.
Great food & atmosphere. Cozy booths, great cocktails & hip hang.
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Franklin Cafe Cape Ann
118 Main St
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Great food & atmosphere. Cozy booths, great cocktails & hip hang.
Large deck and bar on the harbor. In the middle of Rocky Neck art colony. Somewhat crappy food but worth going for the scenery.
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The Studio
51 Rocky Neck Ave
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Large deck and bar on the harbor. In the middle of Rocky Neck art colony. Somewhat crappy food but worth going for the scenery.
Iconic Italian coffee & bake shop. Best coffee in town (espresso & otherwise). Sidewalk tables.
Café Sicilia
1300 Main St
Iconic Italian coffee & bake shop. Best coffee in town (espresso & otherwise). Sidewalk tables.
Fantastic fish chowder and good fried food. Lunch place very close to home and popular with locals.
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Charlie's Place
83 Bass Ave
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Fantastic fish chowder and good fried food. Lunch place very close to home and popular with locals.
Lunch - Best fried clams & shrimp! Indoor/outdoor dining (picnic tables on the Essex river). Love this place.
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J.T. Farnham's
88 Eastern Ave
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Lunch - Best fried clams & shrimp! Indoor/outdoor dining (picnic tables on the Essex river). Love this place.
Great restaurant & food all around - always packed. Fave with locals. Great marsh view. Great menu and cocktails - one of my favorite places.
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Lobsta Land Restaurant
84 Causeway St
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Great restaurant & food all around - always packed. Fave with locals. Great marsh view. Great menu and cocktails - one of my favorite places.
Trendy, modern, upscale Italian cuisine. Great bar and delicious food. $$$$
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Tonno Restaurant
2 Main St
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Trendy, modern, upscale Italian cuisine. Great bar and delicious food. $$$$
Small Italian bakery/grocery. Unbelievable sandwiches - try the St. Joe's Special (on a St. Joseph's roll). A beloved spot by locals and tourists alike.
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Virgilio's Italian Bakery
29 Main St
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Small Italian bakery/grocery. Unbelievable sandwiches - try the St. Joe's Special (on a St. Joseph's roll). A beloved spot by locals and tourists alike.
8/2021 - Purchased by famous Restauranteur, Barbara Lynch... soon to be opened.
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Rudder Restaurant
73 Rocky Neck Ave
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8/2021 - Purchased by famous Restauranteur, Barbara Lynch... soon to be opened.
Fun, Mexican restaurant with yummy margaritas!
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Jalapeños
88 Main St
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Fun, Mexican restaurant with yummy margaritas!

Drinks & Nightlife

Live rock music. Indoor/outdoor marina venue on the Annisquam river. Home of "Wicked Tuna" TV guys.
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Mile Marker One Restaurant
75 Essex Ave
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Live rock music. Indoor/outdoor marina venue on the Annisquam river. Home of "Wicked Tuna" TV guys.
Rustic dining located on the harbor. Live music.
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Cape Ann Brewing Company & Brewpub
11 Rogers St
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Rustic dining located on the harbor. Live music.
Restaurant and nightclub. Good fried food with large outdoor deck, stage and bar. Great music scene.
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Captain Carlo's
27 Harbor Loop
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Restaurant and nightclub. Good fried food with large outdoor deck, stage and bar. Great music scene.
Cool local pub - live music 7 days/week. Older crowd during the week and music starts around 7pm (I like to go on Wed and Thurs nights). Can also grab dinner there, decent pub food.
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The Rhumb Line Bar & Restaurant
40 Railroad Ave
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Cool local pub - live music 7 days/week. Older crowd during the week and music starts around 7pm (I like to go on Wed and Thurs nights). Can also grab dinner there, decent pub food.

Arts & Culture

World class small museum.
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Cape Ann Museum
27 Pleasant St
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World class small museum.
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Maritime Gloucester
23 Harbor Loop
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Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex St
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The Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum
28 Main St
North Shore Arts Association
11 Pirates Ln
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Rockport Art Association & Museum
12 Main St
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The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
6 Wonson St
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Gloucester Stage Company
267 E Main St
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World-class music venue and space. Classical, folk, jazz, mixed.
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Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main St
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World-class music venue and space. Classical, folk, jazz, mixed.

Essentials

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Stop & Shop
779 McGrath Hwy
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CVS Pharmacy
13-1/2 Pond St

Getting Around

Local bus that goes around Cape Ann only.
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Cape Ann Transportation Authority
3 Pond Rd
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Local bus that goes around Cape Ann only.

Parks & Nature

Sweeping view of Gloucester harbor.
Stage Fort Avenue
Stage Fort Avenue
Sweeping view of Gloucester harbor.
Jogging through the woods. Popular dog walking park.
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Ravenswood Park
Ravenswood Park
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Jogging through the woods. Popular dog walking park.
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Dogtown
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