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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 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

Upcoming Events Upcoming Festivals & Special Events
Essex Holiday Festival
December 4, 2008 - December 6, 2008
Santa's Arrival at Town Landing, Toy Land Parade, Town Hall Celebration, Breakfast with Santa. more
Santa's Arrival in RockportSanta's Arrival in Rockport
December 6, 2008
Santa arrives in downtown Rockport on a lobster boat, followed by the town Tree Lighting. more
Christmas by the SeaChristmas by the Sea
December 6, 2008 - December 7, 2008
Open houses in the shops, Pancake Breakfast, Santa's arrival, Jingle Bell Walk, Lighting of the Friendship Tree, and more! more
Gloucester's Santa Parade & Tree LightingGloucester's Santa Parade & Tree Lighting
December 7, 2008
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). Rescheduled from original date of Nov. 30 due to weather. more
Middle Street Walk
December 13, 2008
Open houses, concerts, special programs and traditional decorations will be featured throughout the afternoon, from one end of Middle Street to the other. 11am - 4pm. 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

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Celebrate the Holidays on Cape Ann
Seasonal activities in Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, and Manchester.

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

Atlantic Yankee Whale Watch and Deep SeaFishing
“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
October 29, 2008
Know Your Place— Ravenswood Park
The Trustees of Reservations present a series of events designed to teach about Gloucester's wonderful Ravenswood Park. (click more for schedule)

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October 27, 2008
Essex Clamfest 2008 Winners
Kelly's Roast Beef and Tom Shea's share the glory in the Clam Chowder competition on September 25. Hit "more" for details.
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October 20, 2008
Rockport Music presents "Piano Trio"
Rockport's favorite piano trio Andres Cardenes, violin, Anne Williams, cello, David Deveau, piano, return to the Rockport Art Association on Saturday, November 8, at 8pm.
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