Gary’s guidebook to Cape Ann
Sightseeing
Praia Cantante
Beach St5 min from the house
Praia de Good Harbor
20 min away from house
Praia de Wingaersheek
20 min away
15 min away. Fun museum but gets very busy in September and October. call ahead to check wait times
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Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington Square15 min away. Fun museum but gets very busy in September and October. call ahead to check wait times
Hammond Castle Museum
80 Hesperus AvenueMust see castle on the water, 10 min away
Boat cruise up the Essex River 10 min away
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Essex River Cruises & Charters
35 Dodge StBoat cruise up the Essex River 10 min away
Great spot to check for events. They have some great outdoor concerts
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Castle Hill na propriedade Crane
290 Argilla RdGreat spot to check for events. They have some great outdoor concerts
Great day trip and easy to organize for large groups
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Cape Ann Whale Watch
415 Main StGreat day trip and easy to organize for large groups
Aquário de Nova Inglaterra
1 Central Wharf45 min drive into boston
Cape Ann SUP
2 Southern AvePaddleboard rentals
Public park with beacches, play grounds and a dog park
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Parque e praia de Stage Fort
24 Hough AvePublic park with beacches, play grounds and a dog park
Great museum in Salem, however I would call to check current exhibits, some can be boring
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Museu Peabody Essex
161 Essex StGreat museum in Salem, however I would call to check current exhibits, some can be boring
Parque Salem Willows
165 Fort AveFun park with food and games for kids
Crow Haven Corner
125 Essex StVery cool gift shop when walking around Salem
45 min away in boston. The iconic museum is a must see after watching the Netflix documentary about art heists
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Museu Isabella Stewart Gardner
25 Evans Way45 min away in boston. The iconic museum is a must see after watching the Netflix documentary about art heists
Food scene
Mile Marker One Restaurant
75 Essex Averestaurant on the water
Great restaurant for groups in downtown Gloucester
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Minglewood Harborside
25 Rogers StGreat restaurant for groups in downtown Gloucester
Lobsta Land Restaurant
84 Causeway StGreat breakfast location 10-15 min away
Anchor Pub & Grille
20 Cabot StGreat dive bar with food, 15 min away
Essex Seafood
143 Eastern AveLocal secret for loads of fried seafood and clams
ice cream 5 min from the house in down town manchester
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Captain Dusty's Ice Cream
143 Derby Stice cream 5 min from the house in down town manchester
City/town information
Historic Salem, full of witches and hauntings. The "History & Hauntings of Salem guided walking tour" 855 275 5071
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Salem
Historic Salem, full of witches and hauntings. The "History & Hauntings of Salem guided walking tour" 855 275 5071
Historic fishing town. Lots of shops and restaurants downtown
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Gloucester
Historic fishing town. Lots of shops and restaurants downtown
45 minute drive from the house. Spending a day in the City isa great way to break up a week of beach trips and catch a museum
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Boston
45 minute drive from the house. Spending a day in the City isa great way to break up a week of beach trips and catch a museum
Conselho para os viajantes
Reserve antes de ir
Beaches
Beaches have started requiring online booking. This should be completed weeks in advance if possible
Transporte
Salem Ferry to Boston
The Salem Ferry is a great way to get into Boston for the day.