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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. 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.
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Upcoming Events Upcoming Festivals & Special Events
The Weir
March 19, 2010 - March 21, 2010
The Weir, by Irish playwright Conor McPherson, will be staged by the Cape Ann Theater Collaborative. All tickets $15. more
Grab the family and come to Creature Feature--a live animal presentation. Live salamanders and frogs will visit the Center giving you a rare close-up view of these animals. more
A Taste of Cape Ann
March 24, 2010
The Gloucester Times. Cape Ann Magazine, & Taste of the Times present "A Taste of Cape Ann" at Cruiseport, Wednesday, March 24, 5:30pm-7pm . more
7pm. Climate Change: The Bottom Line" by David Gallo, Director of Special Projects
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Woods Hole. more
7pm. The Gloucester Rotary Club presents "An Evening to Remember" with Gloucester's favorite crooners, Linda Amero, Vito Calomo, and Tony Verga. more
The Weir
March 26, 2010 - March 28, 2010
The Weir, by Irish playwright Conor McPherson, will be staged by the Cape Ann Theater Collaborative. All tickets $15. more
Cape Ann Home & Garden ShowCape Ann Home & Garden Show
March 27, 2010 - March 28, 2010
Home and garden enthusiasts will be flocking to the largest collection of industry professionals ever assembled under one roof on Cape Ann. more
2pm. the Cape Ann Symphony will perform Felix Mendelssohn's Fantasy and Variations for Two Pianos and Orchestra. more
Part Two: The Evelina M. Goulart Comes Home more
In celebration of 300 years of the construction of the White-Ellery House, the Museum is pleased to offer expanded programming throughout 2010. 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

Latest News What’s New
On Thursday, April 1, 2010 at 7:00 P.M. The Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum will present the 2nd part of the Evelina M. Goulart Symposium.
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The Cape Ann Museum is pleased to announce weekly guided tours during the months of March and April led by docents trained in teaching the public about the Museum’s art, history, and material culture collections.
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This year’s Show will take place at the Gloucester High School Field House on March 27 and 28.
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Cape Ann Symphony premiers "Newly Discovered Mendelssohn" on Sunday, March 28
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The Rotary Club of Gloucester presents local legends Linda Amero, Vito Calomo and Tony Verga, with piano accompaniment by Ferdinando Argenti, plus the Big Band Music of the Gloucester High School Docksiders.
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On Sunday, March 21, young people ages 5 to 14, will spend the afternoon at the Manchester Athletic Club Tri Sports Challenge. The course includes a swim, challenging and fun obstacle course and running track.
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Gorton’s has produced about Gloucester and Gorton’s special connection to the city
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The Evelina M. Goulart, a fishing schooner built in at the A.D. Story Shipyard in Essex, Massachusetts in 1927, is one of seven remaining Essex-built schooners in existence.
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Calling all photo enthusiasts for an expedition deep into the Essex National Heritage Area!
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The Trustees of Reservations is hosting a series of programs “February School Vacation = Exploration!” at the Cape Ann Discovery Center on Saturday, February 13 through Sunday, February 21.
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Escape to Essex Massachusetts
Overlooking rocky ocean coastline
Good Morning Gloucester

 
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