Use Our Travel Guide to Plan Your Next Trip North of Boston
 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. Watch our videos, 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 the prettiest stretch of coastline in all of Massachusetts. We are easy to reach, just 30 miles north of Boston, MA on Route 128.  Map of Gloucester and Cape Ann
The Cape Ann Shakespeare Troupe presents "The Merchant of Venice" by William Shakespeare.
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Tour several beautiful homes in one of Cape Ann's neighborhoods.
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1-3:30PM. Get some exercise before Thanksgiving on this guided four-mile long hike discovering swamp ecology and the sweetbay story through these rugged, yet beautiful
habitats.
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12–1pm. Healthy Heart walk for all ages - kids come and stamp your Passport; get a Healthy Heart Sticker and Activity map!
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The Cape Ann Museum welcomes the Revels Repertory Company school touring ensemble to the Folly Cove Auditorium on Saturday, November 21, at 11am. This event is free and open to the public.
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Cape Ann Symphony presents their annual Holiday Concert at Fuller School Auditorium. Saturday: 8pm, Sunday: 2pm. For information, call 978-281-0543.
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Parade begins at 3pm at the State Fish Pier, running through Main Street and ending at the Boulevard for the Annual Tree Lighting at Kent Circle (at about 4:30pm).
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Santa's Arrival at Town Landing, Toy Land Parade, Town Hall Celebration, Breakfast with Santa.
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Theatre in the Pines presents Dancing at Lughnasa. Brian Friel’s Tony Award winning play about a young man's memories of a summer when he shared the events of a very special year with his mother and her four sisters in County Donegal, Ireland.
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Santa arrives in downtown Rockport on a lobster boat, followed by the town Tree Lighting.
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The Cape Ann Symphony’s annual Holiday Pops: Holiday Sparklers is set for Saturday, November 28 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, November 29 at 2 p.m.
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Don't miss the Rockport Goods & Services Auction on Friday, November 6. Doors open for preview and wine tasting at 5:30pm. Live auction begins at 7:15pm.
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Cape Ann Symphony presents a Festival of Holiday Trees from November 21, through December 5.
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See Capt. Joey Ciaramitaro discuss the weather and fishing with Jim Cantore of The Weather Channel.
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The Trustees of Reservations, Cape Ann Present: Know Your Place— Ravenswood Park with event throughout November.
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The Essex Clamfest has been rescheduled for Sunday, October 25, due to weather.
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Cape Ann Community Cinema presents "Alfred Levitt: In Three Acts" on Saturday, October 31, 2pm. A benefit for the Rocky Neck Art Colony.
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Boston Globe reporter Geoff Edgers and his 7-year-old daughter enjoy fun and spooky Gloucester activities.
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Members of the Local Colors Artists’ Cooperative will celebrate their 20th anniversary on Friday, November 6, with a reception and refreshments including wine and hors d’oeuvre.
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This year’s auction will be held at the Rockport Golf Club on Friday, November 6.
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Homes for the Holidays Tour
Gloucester's Santa Parade & Tree Lighting
Santa's Arrival in Rockport
