Sports & Recreation

Dogtown (Dogtown Common or Dogtown Village)

Downtown

Website

Dogtown is an area in central Gloucester of about five square miles, or 3600 acres, stretching from the Riverdale section of the city, north of Route 128, into Rockport, and including the Goose Cove and the Babson Reservoirs.

Learn More

Harbor Tours, Inc.

Downtown

(978) 283-1979

Website

Cape Ann’s longest running boat tour company offers the only tour that completely circles Cape Ann.

Learn More

Schooner Adventure

Downtown

(978) 281-8079

Website

All aboard this 122′ National Historic Landmark schooner! Built in Essex in 1926.

Learn More

Cape Ann Lanes

Downtown

(978) 283-9753

Website

Gloucester’s only bowling alley with year-round fun for the whole family! This bowling alley now serves beer & wine along with a snack bar and arcade games.

OPEN YEAR ROUND

Learn More

Ravenswood Park

West Gloucester

(978) 281-8400

Website

Ravenswood Park is a nature reserve in the western section of Gloucester, Massachusetts owned and managed by the Trustees of Reservations.

Learn More

Treetop Yoga Studio

East Gloucester

(978) 282-9642

Website

A welcoming community where everyBODY is welcome. They offer vinyasa and restorative yoga for all ages, including children, and daily barre/sculpt classes.

Learn More

Schooner Ardelle

Downtown

(978) 290-7168

Website

Enjoy fun and informative daily two-hour public sails aboard the Schooner Ardelle! Open May to September.

Learn More

Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary

East Gloucester

(978) 887-9264

Website

What Eastern Point lacks in space it more than makes up for in views and wildlife.

Learn More

Stage Fort Park

Downtown

(978) 281-9785

Website

The Park is home to Half Moon and Cressy’s beaches, with access to a sand volleyball court, a beautiful new playground, a baseball field, a basketball court, and tennis courts. Open seasonally from late May through mid-October annually.

Learn More

The Schooner Thomas E. Lannon

Downtown

(978) 281-6634

Website

Schooner sailing aboard the Lannon is relaxing, romantic, and fun. It’s an experience unlike any other.

Learn More

Gloucester Fleet Deep Sea Fishing & Charters

West Gloucester

(978) 559-1978

Website

Gloucester Fleet is a small family-owned and operated business. Fun and safe deep sea fishing trips for all ages!

Learn More

Thacher Island Twin Lighthouses

Rockport

Website

Cape Ann Light Station, also known as Thacher Island Twin Lights, was first established on Thacher Island in 1771. Thacher Island is located about a mile offshore of Rockport.

Learn More

Essex River Cruises & Charters

Essex

(978) 768-6981

Website

“Enjoy a river excursion that captures the essence of New England,” Boston Globe.

Learn More

Agawam Boat & Fishing Charters

Essex

(978) 768-1114

Website

Enjoy a private boat with a Captain/guide for sightseeing, fishing, and exploring Cape Ann.

Learn More

Charlie’s Charters Fishing and Sightseeing

Downtown

(978) 281-8992

Website

Charlie’s Charters offers private charter fishing, sightseeing, lighthouse tours, photo charters, seal & bird watching, and ash scattering.

Gloucester Boat Rental

Downtown

63 Rogers Street

Website

Cape Ann Power Yoga

Downtown

186 Main St

Website

Kestrel Educational Adventures

Downtown

186 Main St

Website

Amanda Marie Fishing Charters

Downtown

7 Parker St

Website

Cape Ann Charters

West Gloucester

75 Essex Ave.

Website

Cape Ann SUP at Beauport Hotel

Downtown

55 Commercial St

Website

Cape Ann Divers

East Gloucester

127 Eastern Ave. # 20

Website

Cape Ann YMCA

Downtown

71 Middle St.

Website

Patriot Wave Charters

Downtown

93 Western Ave

Website

Connemara Bay Charters

Downtown

47 Crafts Rd

Website

Defiance Sail Charters/B&B Afloat

East Gloucester

211 E Main St

Website

Gloucester Charter Connection Deep Sea Fishing

West Gloucester

76 Essex Ave

Website

Cape Ann SUP

Essex

2 Southern Ave

Website