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Free and under $50 for Families this Fall
On Cape Ann, a family of 4 can do a lot for under $50.
In addition to outdoor pursuits like walking, biking, kayaking,
bird watching, and beachcombing, families can take in a multitude of attractions,
from boat rides to museums, all on budget.

Tour Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House, the summer home of Henry Davis Sleeper, an interior designer and collector who began building his retreat in 1907. Today the house and rooms remain virtually as Sleeper left them with a lifetime collection that includes period furniture, colored glass, ceramics, hooked rugs and curiosities. Beauport, owned and operated by Historic New England, is a National Historic Landmark. Open June 1 - October 15, Tuesday - Saturday. Tours offered on the hour, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. $10/ adult, $5/ student and child 6 - 12, historic New England members and Gloucester residents free.
GLOUCESTER
$20/ couple
$30/ family of 4
www.historicnewengland.org/visit/homes/beauport.htm

Enjoy a first-run independent or foreign film at the Cape Ann Community Cinema in a most unique setting with tables, couches and a variety of comfortable chairs. Tickets are $9.00 adults, $7.50 seniors & students, and as little as $5.00 for members.
GLOUCESTER
$15-18/ couple
$32/ family of 4
www.CapeAnnCinema.com

Bowling at Cape Ann Lanes is great family fun - even on a rainy day. Strings start at $3.50/ person.
GLOUCESTER
$7/ couple
$14/ family of 4
www.funbowling.com

Watch lobstering in action and see beautiful Gloucester harbor on a sightseeing cruise with Cape Ann Harbor Tours. Boats operate weekends through September. Call 978 283 1979 for details. $16/ adult, $8/ child
GLOUCESTER
$32/ couple
$48/ family of 4
www.capeannharbortours.com/lobstering.html

Take a cruise on the Annisquam River aboard Cape Ann's Marina Resort's pontoon boat "Annie." Call 800 626 7660 or 978 283 2116for cruising times. $12/ adult, $6/ child
GLOUCESTER
$24 / couple
$36 / family of 4
www.capeannmarina.com/rivercruise.html

Make a splash at Cape Ann's Marina Resort's pool. Relax around the pool or on the Sun Deck overlooking the river. A great rainy day activity. Passes are available year round. $12/ adult, $6/ child
GLOUCESTER
$24 / couple
$36 / family of 4
www.capeannmarina.com

The Cape Ann Museum houses permanent and special exhibits on local fisheries & maritime industries, granite quarrying, and fine and decorative arts, including works by Fitz Henry Lane, Milton Avery, Paul Manship and others. Open Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m., Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information contact Administrator Jeanette Smith at 978 283 0455, ext. 11 or jeanettesmith@capeannmuseum.org. $8/ adult, $6/ senior, student and Cape Ann resident, children under 12 and museum members are free.
GLOUCESTER
$16/ couple
$28/ family of 4 (w/ 2 children over 12 yrs.) $16/ family of 4 (w/children under 12)
www.capeannhistoricalmuseum.org/

Tour the Ice House at Cape Pond Ice. They've served the fishing industry since 1848, and were made famous in "The Perfect Storm." Tours are offered daily at 11:00 a.m. or by appointment, call 978 283 0174. $10/ adult, $8/ child (7-12) or senior, free under 7
GLOUCESTER
$20/ couple
$36/ family of 4 (with children 7 -12)
www.capepondice.com/info.htm

VISIT COGSWELL'S GRANT, a historic house museum with a renowned collection of American folk art. This 18th century farmhouse overlooking the Essex River was the summer home of collectors Bertram and Nina Fletcher Little, and houses their celebrated collection of American folk art. The rooms are overflowing with primitive paintings, redware, painted furniture, shaker boxes, hooked rugs, weathervanes and decoys. Everything is displayed as the family lived with it and shared it with their friends and fellow collectors.
Open Wednesday -Sunday June 1-October 15. Tours are given on the hour, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information or group rates, contact Site Manager Kristen Weiss, at 978 768 3632. $10/ adult, $9/ senior, $5/ student/child, free to Historic New England members and Essex residents
ESSEX
$20/ couple
$30/ family of 4
www.historicnewengland.org/visit/homes/cogswell.htm

Launch your boat and park your car and trailer at the Essex Marina for $25 while enjoying the Essex River, beaches and Essex Bay. Call 978 768 6833 for additional information.
ESSEX
$25
www.essexmarina.net

The Essex Shipbuilding Museum tells the extraordinary story of a small New England village that built more two-masted wooden fishing schooners than any other place in the world. Open Wednesday through Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. through October 31. $7/ adult, $5/ children. Under age 5, free. Available for group tours with advance scheduling, 978-768-7541
ESSEX
$14/ couple
$24/ family of 4
www.essexshipbuildingmuseum.org

See a first run film at the Gloucester Cinema, a multi-screen theatre. General admission $9/ adult, $7/ senior, $6/ child & for matinees
GLOUCESTER
$18/ couple
$30/ family of 4
www.gloucestercinema.com

Explore Gloucester's maritime heritage and working waterfront at the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center. Indoor/outdoor exhibits focusing on the history of the fishing industry, boatbuilding, and marine science. Interactive exhibits, ship models, historic film footage. Aquarium with touch tanks. Gift shop. $5/adults, $4/seniors, $2/children, $10 family maximum. June-Columbus Day, 10 am - 5 pm. 978-281-0470.
GLOUCESTER
$10/ family of 4
www.gloucestermaritimecenter.org

Take a self-guided tour of medieval-style Hammond Castle, home of inventor John Hays Hammond, Jr. Open Saturdays and Sundays through October 17, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Last tickets sold at 3:30 p.m.) $10/ adult, $8/ senior, $6/ child (6-12)
GLOUCESTER
$20/ couple
$32/ family of 4
www.hammondcastle.org

The Paper House is actually made from paper! It was built as a summer home in 1922 by Elis F. Stenman, a mechanical engineer who designed the machines that make paper clips. Open through October, $1.50/ adult, $1/ child honor system admission.
ROCKPORT
$3/ couple
$5/ family of 4
www.paperhouserockport.com

Tour two historic Rockport properties maintained by Sandy Bay Historical Society, the Sewall-Scripture House, built in 1832(40 King Street) and the Old Castle, built in 1711 (Castle Lane). Call 978-546-9533 for details. $5/ person
ROCKPORT
$10/ couple
$20/ family of 4
www.sandybayhistorical.org

Take a walking tour through Gloucester's historic Dogtown with Walk the Words. See the remnants of the old town and see the advice carved in its granite boulders. Tours offered Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 9:30 a.m. (Minimum of 2 people). Call 978 546 8122 or email seania@mac.com for reservations. $15/ adult, $7/ child
GLOUCESTER
$30/ couple
$44/ family of 4
www.walkthewords.com


Totally Free Tours & Attractions

Cape Ann Brewing Co., 27 Commercial Street, Gloucester, 978 281 4782 Free tours, pints and food available from 11am-9pm Monday - Saturday

Cape Ann Divers, 127 Eastern Ave, Gloucester, 978 282 8082
Free every Saturday and Sunday, June through September. Meet at the store to go diving. (Experienced divers only.) Please call for details.

Manchester Historical Society, 10 Union Street, Manchester, 978 526 7230
The Trask House Museum - Free guided tours of the Trask House and the Seaside No. 1 Fire House Museum are available by appointment.

North Shore Arts Association, 11 Pirate's Lane, Gloucester, 978 283 1857
Open May - October, Monday-Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
www.nsarts.org.

Rockport Art Association, 12 Main Street, Rockport, 978 546 6604
Free and open to the public. Educational programs and lectures offered year round. In summer open Monday - Saturday 10:00 - 5:00 and Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Beginning October 14th, closed Mondays, open Tuesday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
www.rockportartassn.org

Whale Center of New England, 24 Harbor Loop, Gloucester, 978 281 6351
See the skeleton of Inland, a young humpback that spent months living inside North Shore harbors before becoming entangled off of Virginia Beach. Learn about the behavior and biology of marine mammals in local waters, as well as about world-wide research and conservation efforts. Check out our gallery of marine mammal photos and informative books on marine mammals for all ages.
Open weekdays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
www.whalecenter.org


It Doesn't Cost Anything to Look!
Explore Cape Ann's unique shopping areas and resist temptation, if you can.

  • Antiques Row, Essex
  • Gloucester Downtown
  • Rocky Neck Art Colony, Gloucester
  • Downtown Manchester
  • Main Street, Rockport
  • Bearskin Neck, Rockport

Fall is a great time to be outdoors on Cape Ann.
Explore the following parks and conservations areas.

  • Centennial Grove, Essex
  • Stage Fort Park, Gloucester
  • Dogtown, Gloucester
  • Masconomo Park, Manchester
  • Millbrook Meadow, Rockport

Essex County Greenbelt Association Properties www.ecga.org

  • Cox Reservation, Essex
  • Warren Weld Woodland, Gloucester
  • Carter Reservation, Gloucester
  • Stony Cove & Presson Reservation, Gloucester
  • Tompson Reservation, Gloucester
  • Seine Field, Gloucester
  • Goose Cove, Gloucester
  • Trustees of Reservations Properties www.ttor.org
  • Crane Wildlife Refuge, Essex
  • Ravenswood Park, Gloucester
  • Coolidge Reservation, Manchester
  • Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary, Gloucester www.massaudubon.org
  • Halibut Point State Park, Rockport

Hours and pricing on all of the above properties are subject to change. Please call ahead for details.

Free and Under $50 for Families this Fall
a program of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
33 Commercial Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
978-283-1601, info@capeannchamber.com, www.capeannchamber.com