Abbadia Mare
80 Hesperus Ave., Gloucester, MA 01930

Built in 1929 for eccentric inventor John Hammond, the house boasts medieval weaponry and art, Hammond's eight-story pipe organ and many of his inventions, such as his reusable surface, pan-less electric stove.... more >>

Cape Ann Museum
27 Pleasant St., Gloucester, MA 01930

The permanent collection of the Cape Ann Museum includes works by renowned 19th and 20th century painters and sculptors who lived or worked on Cape Ann, including Fitz Henry Lane, Stuart Davis, Milton Avery, Ma... more >>

Cape Pond Ice
104 Commercial St., Gloucester, MA 01930

The plant makes over 300 tons of ice each day. Very interesting and unusual narrated tour. Wear warm clothing, it's cold in here. ... more >>

Cogswell's Grant
60 Spring Street, Essex, MA 01929

Housed in this 18th century farmhouse overlooking the Essex River is one of the nation's most important collections of American Folk Art. Included in the collection are primitive paintings, redware, painted... more >>

Essex Shipbuilding Museum
28 Main Street, Essex, MA 01929

The Essex Shipbuilding Museum was founded in 1976 by the Essex Historical Society. A collection of 20 ship models on loan from the Smithsonian are on display along with tools, working exhibits, and a bookstore.... more >>

Fitz Hugh Lane House
25 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930

Former home of the famous American painter. Stroll onto the grounds for a view of the harbor and relax on the benches. There is a public restroom during the season. ... more >>

Gloucester Maritime Trail
23 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930

A self guided tour to the historic city of Gloucester. This series of self guided walks will take you through the history, heritage and the spectacular ocean views that are part of Gloucester, America's first s... more >>

Hammond Castle Museum
80 Hesperus Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930

The castle was built in the 1920s and houses an impressive collection of Roman, medieval, and Renaissance artifacts. The Castle houses the Hammond Research Corp. where Dr. Hammond produced over 400 patents for ... more >>

Man at the Wheel Statue
72 Western Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930

The famous statue is located on Stacy Boulevard, overlooking Gloucester Harbor. It has become a visual icon of the City of Gloucester over the years, and is something every visitor should see. The statue was bu... more >>

Sargent House Museum
49 Middle Street, Gloucester, MA 01930

A Boston Globe “Top Ten North Shore Attractions” “One of the 1000 Top Places to see in Massachusetts” The Sargent House Museum is a fine example of high-style Georgian domestic architecture, built in 17... more >>

Schooner Adventure
25 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, MA 01930

The Schooner "Adventure" is one of Gloucester's major attractions and is on the Essex National Heritage Area Maritime Trail and designated as a National Registoric Site in 1989, and as a National Historic Landm... more >>

Schooner Thomas E. Lannon
63 Rogers Street,, Gloucester, MA 01930

Join us for a two-hour sail on our beautiful 65 foot schooner. Help the crew raise the sails or just sit back and relax while we sail through Gloucester's historic harbor. See lighthouses, castles and spect... more >>

Stage Fort Park
80 Western Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930

The Stage Fort Park and Welcoming Center is officially designated an Essex National Heritage Area Visitor Center. As such, in addition to giving information about the history of Gloucester and vicinity, it also... more >>

Trask House
10 Union Street, Manchester, MA 01944

The Museum offers a mixture of federal, Victorian and other period pieces including fine arts and decorative arts. A nice collection of early photographs of the town, historical material related to Mancheste... more >>