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elax. Family vacation, romantic getaway, ocean adventure, fresh seafood — you

can experience all this and more on Cape Ann — America's oldest seaport and art colony.
Just imagine what you could do in a week: lighthouses, antiques, art galleries, festivals & special events every week — all year long. Explore this Web site and see for yourself.

Representing Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea, the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce officially invites you to visit New England's premier travel destination. We are easy to reach, just 30 miles north of Boston, MA on Route 128
(see mapget directions).

Upcoming Events Upcoming Festivals & Special Events
The Producers
May 13, 2008 - June 1, 2008
Mel Brooks mega-hit won more Tony Awards than any other show in Broadway history and, now is coming to the North Shore! more
7:30pm. Rockport High School Drama Club presents "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum" -- music and lyrics by Stephen Sondheim. more
Cape Ann Symphony Spring Pops Concert
May 17, 2008 - May 18, 2008
The Cape Ann Symphony is pleased to welcome WHDH-TV’s Randy Price as the guest artist for the symphony’s Spring Pops Concert on Saturday, May 17 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m. more
Motif #1 DaysMotif #1 Days
May 17, 2008 - May 18, 2008
Celebrate spring in Rockport! more
Walking Tour
May 17, 2008
The Cape Ann Museum will present a second walking tour in conjunction with the current exhibition, The Paintings of Emma Fordyce MacRae (1887 – 1974) on Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. more
Go Whale Watching on Cape Ann Have a Lobster on Cape Ann Relax on Cape Ann's Extraordinary Beaches Visit Cape Ann's Historic Lighthouses

Sponsors
“Feel at Home on your Vacation” Waterfront homes, cottages and mansions perfect for your family vacation or special event.

"The Northshore's best seafood restaurant" as recommended by Gourmet Magazine, Saveur, Epicurious and Roadfood.

“Best of our Vacation Series"-- Sports Illustrated Since 1944. Deep Sea Fishing, Whale Watching, Overnight Whale Seafaris. Sightings guaranteed, great fun for all ages!



Latest News What’s New
The Cape Ann Museum is featuring a small exhibit entitled The Apothecary Shop now through June 28. The exhibit was organized by retired pharmacists, Salvatore Ciolino of Gloucester, and Victor Andreotti of Norwood.
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The Cape Ann Symphony is pleased to welcome WHDH-TV’s Randy Price as the guest artist for the symphony’s Spring Pops Concert on Saturday, May 17 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 18 at 2 p.m.
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Cape Ann Animal Aid is joining thousands of other animal welfare organizations throughout the world for Pet Adoptathon 2008 on Saturday, May 3, 11am-9pm, and Sunday, May 4, 12pm to 6pm.
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