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  The beach is bordered by boulders and features tide pools perfect for spotting hermit crabs, minuscule shrimp, snails and sand dollars Fish
  
  Every room is decorated in a different colour scheme and design theme, often with salvaged materials, and the magnificent interiors showcase Sleeper’s design talents and collecting obsessions, including folk art, fine china and amber glassware Fish
  
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  First settled as a fishing outpost by 14 men from England’s Dorchester Company who were later joined by Pilgrims from Plymouth Colony, Gloucester eventually attracted Portuguese and Italian fishing families searching for new opportunities in the 1800s Fish
  
  At low tide, take a walk on the sandbar out to Salt Island, a small rocky outcrop on the shore known as a habitat for wintering and migratory birds and wildlife Fish
  
  Lannon, a replica of an early 1900s fishing schooner Fish
  
  Another seaside home with spectacular ocean views, it houses among its treasures an 8,400-pipe organ, the inventor’s laboratory and a skull alleged to have belonged to a man who sailed with Christopher Columbus Fish
  
  All the houses were eventually razed, but you can still find the remains of cellar openings in the ground Fish
  
  The now-defunct quarry has filled with water (though it’s not safe for swimming) Fish
  
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  The Golden Step Dining Room is a pale green jazz age-inspired room with a retractable wall of windows facing the harbour, while the Octagon Room features, naturally, eight of everything Fish
  
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  More informationRecommendedBoston city guide: where to eat, drink, shop and stay24-hour room service: The Colonnade Hotel, Boston, USVisit discovergloucester Fish
  
  Cape Ann is ideal for whalewatching (Virginia Williams)The American Labour Day Weekend in September features the end of summer Schooner Festival, celebrating the city’s maritime heritage Fish
  
  Enjoy an afternoon sail or sunset cruise on schooner Thomas E Fish
  
  Their influence is still evident in the city’s Italian and Portuguese restaurants and bakeries, and fresh seafood features heavily on the menu Fish
  
  Best beachesGood Harbour Beach, voted one of the top 25 beaches in the US, is a popular spot with locals looking to cool off from sweltering summer temps of up to 30C, though a dip in the water will remind you that beaches here sit on the chilly North Atlantic Fish
  
  A variety of whales, including humpback, minke and northern right whales, plus dolphins, porpoises and other marine wildlife, come here to feed Fish
  
  They include, among others, “Help Mother”, “Keep out of Debt”, “Get a Job” and “Be Clean” Fish
  
  A weekend highlight is the Parade of Sail, when schooners parade one-by-one past the city’s waterfront to Eastern Point Light breakwater, where the Mayor’s race for the Esperanto Cup begins Fish
  
  Discover wide stretches of sand in Gloucester (Virginia Williams)RecommendedIndependent Traveller guide to best hotels and short breaksBest cheap hotels in New York to stay for style, location and valueBest hotels in New York: Where to stay in Manhattan, Brooklyn and moreWingaersheek Beach sits on the shores of the Annisquam River, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean Fish
  
  It’s also an ideal site for spotting marine life in tidal pools and birdwatching Fish
  
  The boulders rising up from the ground here are a reminder of the area’s granite quarrying history Fish
  
  The whimsical house, a National Historic Landmark, is perched on a rocky ledge looking onto Gloucester Harbour, and was owned by one of the first professional interior designers in the US, Henry Davis Sleeper Fish
  
  The city’s dramatic coastline features beaches strewn with granite boulders and fishing boats passing from the sea and back to the docks again where they unload some 50 million pounds of seafood – including lobster, bluefin tuna, halibut and sea bass – each year Fish
  
  Gloucester, Massachusetts, sits 40 miles north of Boston on the rocky peninsula of Cape Ann, the lesser-known, laidback cousin of Cape Cod Fish
  
  The last inhabitants were suspected of practicing witchcraft, and some believe it has supernatural connections today Fish
  
  Multiple tour operators offer whale watching cruises from April through October (depending on the weather); 12 miles off the coast of Gloucester is Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, which the World Wildlife Fund have named one of the top five whale watching destinations in the world Fish
  
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  Step back in timeOne of the do-not-miss sites in Gloucester is Beauport, also known as the Sleeper-McCann House Fish
  
  Schooners from across the Eastern Seaboard gather here for a racing competition, tours, parade and a city-wide block party Fish
  
  A working fishing town and America’s oldest seaport, Gloucester celebrates the 400th anniversary of its settlement by English colonists this year Fish
  
  Head to Halibut Point State Park, which sits by the ocean; on a good day, views from here extend to Maine and New Hampshire Fish
  
  Boulders and walking trailsCape Ann features miles of walking trails Fish
  
  Setting sail can be the best way to see Gloucester (Virginia Williams)Hammond Castle Museum (the same castle you see on a harbour tour), is a 1920s medieval-style castle housing the collections of inventor John Hays Hammond, Jr Fish
  
  Travel essentialsGetting thereJetblue, Delta, American Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from London Heathrow to Boston Fish
  
  Dogtown passed out of favour as a community after the ports became more heavily used and the threat of danger waned Fish
  
  Between Gloucester and neighbouring Rockport sit the ruins of Dogtown, first inhabited by colonial settlers in 1693 Fish
  
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  It’s the perfect spot for geologists, hikers, dog walkers and nature buffs Fish
  
  Sail awayHarsh winters here mean summer on Cape Ann focuses on the outdoors Fish
  
  Gloucester is America’s oldest seaport (Getty Images/iStockphoto)Dotted with boulders, Dogtown is now most famous for ‘Babson’s Boulders’ Fish
  
  Roger Babson, a 10th generation Gloucester resident eccentric and millionaire, commissioned unemployed stonecutters during the Great Depression (much like FDR’s Works Progress Administration project), to go into Dogtown and carve inspirational – and somewhat odd – sayings into the boulders Fish
  
  Further down, visit Sea Rocks beach and climb on boulders sitting right on the water Fish
  
  Help raise the sails and enjoy the view of Gloucester’s waterfront, working fishing boats, lighthouses, and even a medieval-style castle Fish
  
  At its peak, around 100 families lived here – it was a safe place away from the coast and marauding pirates and hostile indigenous tribes Fish
  
  With its long beachfront and boulders suitable for careful climbing, it’s also a popular spot with walkers Fish
  
  
  
  More informationRecommendedBoston city guide: where to eat, drink, shop and stay24-hour room service: The Colonnade Hotel, Boston, USVisit discovergloucester Fish
  
  It’s also an ideal site for spotting marine life in tidal pools and birdwatching Fish
  
  Help raise the sails and enjoy the view of Gloucester’s waterfront, working fishing boats, lighthouses, and even a medieval-style castle Fish
  
  Discover wide stretches of sand in Gloucester (Virginia Williams)RecommendedIndependent Traveller guide to best hotels and short breaksBest cheap hotels in New York to stay for style, location and valueBest hotels in New York: Where to stay in Manhattan, Brooklyn and moreWingaersheek Beach sits on the shores of the Annisquam River, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean Fish
  
  At low tide, take a walk on the sandbar out to Salt Island, a small rocky outcrop on the shore known as a habitat for wintering and migratory birds and wildlife Fish
  
  SubscribeAlready subscribed? Log inMost PopularPopular videosSponsored FeaturesVoucher CodesVery Discount CodeExtra 20% off selected fashion and sportswear at VeryQVC discount codeAt least 15% off beauty items at QVCBooking Fish
  
  Between Gloucester and neighbouring Rockport sit the ruins of Dogtown, first inhabited by colonial settlers in 1693 Fish
  
  Lannon, a replica of an early 1900s fishing schooner Fish
  
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  At its peak, around 100 families lived here – it was a safe place away from the coast and marauding pirates and hostile indigenous tribes Fish
  
  Setting sail can be the best way to see Gloucester (Virginia Williams)Hammond Castle Museum (the same castle you see on a harbour tour), is a 1920s medieval-style castle housing the collections of inventor John Hays Hammond, Jr Fish
  
  Enjoy an afternoon sail or sunset cruise on schooner Thomas E Fish
  
  With its long beachfront and boulders suitable for careful climbing, it’s also a popular spot with walkers Fish
  
  fullName}}My Independent Premium Account details Help centre Logout @keyframes spin{0%{transform:rotate(0)}to{transform:rotate(1turn)}} Fish
  
  Further down, visit Sea Rocks beach and climb on boulders sitting right on the water Fish
  
  Their influence is still evident in the city’s Italian and Portuguese restaurants and bakeries, and fresh seafood features heavily on the menu Fish
  
  They include, among others, “Help Mother”, “Keep out of Debt”, “Get a Job” and “Be Clean” Fish
  
  Head to Halibut Point State Park, which sits by the ocean; on a good day, views from here extend to Maine and New Hampshire Fish
  
  Step back in timeOne of the do-not-miss sites in Gloucester is Beauport, also known as the Sleeper-McCann House Fish
  
  A variety of whales, including humpback, minke and northern right whales, plus dolphins, porpoises and other marine wildlife, come here to feed Fish
  
  Multiple tour operators offer whale watching cruises from April through October (depending on the weather); 12 miles off the coast of Gloucester is Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, which the World Wildlife Fund have named one of the top five whale watching destinations in the world Fish
  
  The now-defunct quarry has filled with water (though it’s not safe for swimming) Fish
  
  Dogtown passed out of favour as a community after the ports became more heavily used and the threat of danger waned Fish
  
  First settled as a fishing outpost by 14 men from England’s Dorchester Company who were later joined by Pilgrims from Plymouth Colony, Gloucester eventually attracted Portuguese and Italian fishing families searching for new opportunities in the 1800s Fish
  
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  com Promo CodeGet up to 10% off using the Booking Fish
  
  Cape Ann is ideal for whalewatching (Virginia Williams)The American Labour Day Weekend in September features the end of summer Schooner Festival, celebrating the city’s maritime heritage Fish
  
  All the houses were eventually razed, but you can still find the remains of cellar openings in the ground Fish
  
  Best beachesGood Harbour Beach, voted one of the top 25 beaches in the US, is a popular spot with locals looking to cool off from sweltering summer temps of up to 30C, though a dip in the water will remind you that beaches here sit on the chilly North Atlantic Fish
  
  It’s the perfect spot for geologists, hikers, dog walkers and nature buffs Fish
  
  The last inhabitants were suspected of practicing witchcraft, and some believe it has supernatural connections today Fish
  
  Another seaside home with spectacular ocean views, it houses among its treasures an 8,400-pipe organ, the inventor’s laboratory and a skull alleged to have belonged to a man who sailed with Christopher Columbus Fish
  
  Roger Babson, a 10th generation Gloucester resident eccentric and millionaire, commissioned unemployed stonecutters during the Great Depression (much like FDR’s Works Progress Administration project), to go into Dogtown and carve inspirational – and somewhat odd – sayings into the boulders Fish
  
  Boulders and walking trailsCape Ann features miles of walking trails Fish
  
  Gloucester, Massachusetts, sits 40 miles north of Boston on the rocky peninsula of Cape Ann, the lesser-known, laidback cousin of Cape Cod Fish
  
  The boulders rising up from the ground here are a reminder of the area’s granite quarrying history Fish
  
  Sail awayHarsh winters here mean summer on Cape Ann focuses on the outdoors Fish
  
  The whimsical house, a National Historic Landmark, is perched on a rocky ledge looking onto Gloucester Harbour, and was owned by one of the first professional interior designers in the US, Henry Davis Sleeper Fish
  
  Every room is decorated in a different colour scheme and design theme, often with salvaged materials, and the magnificent interiors showcase Sleeper’s design talents and collecting obsessions, including folk art, fine china and amber glassware Fish
  
  Schooners from across the Eastern Seaboard gather here for a racing competition, tours, parade and a city-wide block party Fish
  
  The city’s dramatic coastline features beaches strewn with granite boulders and fishing boats passing from the sea and back to the docks again where they unload some 50 million pounds of seafood – including lobster, bluefin tuna, halibut and sea bass – each year Fish
  
  comMore aboutCape CodUSA travelJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments 1/5Why you should summer in Massachusetts’ laid-back ‘Other Cape’ Why you should summer in Massachusetts’ laid-back ‘Other Cape’Discover wide stretches of sand in GloucesterVirginia WilliamsWhy you should summer in Massachusetts’ laid-back ‘Other Cape’Cape Ann is ideal for whalewatchingVirginia WilliamsWhy you should summer in Massachusetts’ laid-back ‘Other Cape’Gloucester is America’s oldest seaportGetty Images/iStockphotoWhy you should summer in Massachusetts’ laid-back ‘Other Cape’Setting sail can be the best way to see GloucesterVirginia WilliamsWhy you should summer in Massachusetts’ laid-back ‘Other Cape’Coastline of Gloucester, MassachusettsGetty Images/iStockphoto ✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today Fish
  
  By the mid-1800s, Dogtown was abandoned Fish
  
  Travel essentialsGetting thereJetblue, Delta, American Airlines, British Airways and Virgin Atlantic fly direct from London Heathrow to Boston Fish
  
  The beach is bordered by boulders and features tide pools perfect for spotting hermit crabs, minuscule shrimp, snails and sand dollars Fish
  
  A working fishing town and America’s oldest seaport, Gloucester celebrates the 400th anniversary of its settlement by English colonists this year Fish
  
  com appAliexpress Promo Code$6 off a $50+ order with this AliExpress discount codeeBay Discount Code20% off phones & smart tech with this eBay discount codeIndy / CompareCompare UK Broadband DealsCompare broadband packages side by side to find the best deal for youCheap Broadband Deals in 2023Compare cheap broadband deals from providers with fastest speed in your areaFibre Broadband Deals March 2023All you need to know about fibre broadbandBest Apple iPhone Deals in the UK March 2023Compare iPhone contract deals and get the best offer this MarchCompare Mobile Phone DealsCompare the best mobile phone deals from the top networks and brands Get in touchContact usJobs Our ProductsSubscribeRegisterNewslettersDonateToday’s EditionInstall our appArchiveOther publicationsInternational editionsIndependent en EspañolIndependent ArabiaIndependent TurkishIndependent PersianIndependent UrduEvening StandardNovaya GazetaExtrasAdvisorPuzzlesAll topicsVoucher codesCompareIndependent AdvertisingSyndicationWorking at The IndependentLegalCode of conduct and complaintsContributorsCookie policyDonations Terms & ConditionsPrivacy noticeUser policiesModern Slavery Act Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inCloseUS EditionChangeUK EditionAsia EditionEdición en EspañolSubscribe{{indy Fish
  
  Gloucester is America’s oldest seaport (Getty Images/iStockphoto)Dotted with boulders, Dogtown is now most famous for ‘Babson’s Boulders’ Fish
  
  A weekend highlight is the Parade of Sail, when schooners parade one-by-one past the city’s waterfront to Eastern Point Light breakwater, where the Mayor’s race for the Esperanto Cup begins Fish
  
  The Golden Step Dining Room is a pale green jazz age-inspired room with a retractable wall of windows facing the harbour, while the Octagon Room features, naturally, eight of everything Fish