Local Transportation Information
Gloucester is located 30 miles northeast of Boston. The city is part of "Cape Ann". A cape is a point of land projecting out into the sea. The main portion of Gloucester is an island, connected only by two bridges. Other towns making up "Cape Ann" are Rockport, Manchester and Essex. 
By car, it is approximately a 45 minutes ride. For directional information, click here. We are also on public rail service. Click here for information on the MBTA's train service out of Boston's North Station. Click here for AMTRAK train service information throughout the northeast and beyond. Gloucester has public bus transportation through the Cape Ann Transportation Authority (CATA). For their schedule, click here.
Gloucester Visitor Welcoming Center
From the end of May until Halloween, the Gloucester Visitor Welcoming Center is in operation at Stage Fort Park. Questions or requests for brochure packets can be directed there by calling: 1-(800) 649-6839 or (978) 281-8865. During the off season, voice mail messges are responded to weekly.
Directions to the Visitor Center are as follows:Rte. 128 North to Exit 14. At the end of the ramp, bear right onto Rte. 133. Follow Rte. 133 to the end where it intersects with Rte. 127. Gloucester Harbor will be in front of you. Go right and then take your next left into Stage Fort Park.
 For other questions, please contact:
Gloucester Visitor Welcoming Center at Stage Fort Park
(978) 281-8865
For state and regional information, go to:
North of Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau
Mass Office of Travel and Tourism
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Calendar of Events
For a detailed list of all events on Cape Ann visit the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Events Site
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Whale Center of New England Research Trip
Jun 30th, 2009 (Tue) -- Jul 3rd, 2009 (Fri)7:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
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Gloucester Stage Company
Jul 2nd, 2009 (Thu) -- Jul 3rd, 2009 (Fri) |
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Afternoon & Sunset Cruises - Call for Departure Time
Jul 2nd, 2009 (Thu) |
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St. Peter's Fiesta Photos at Cape Ann Museum
Jul 2nd, 2009 (Thu) |
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Cape Ann Farmer's Market
Jul 2nd, 2009 (Thu)3:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
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Alchemy's 5 Year Anniversary Party
Jul 2nd, 2009 (Thu)6:00 PM |
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Gloucester Independence Day Celebration
Jul 3rd, 2009 (Fri) |
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Afternoon & Sunset Cruises - Call for Departure Time
Jul 3rd, 2009 (Fri) |
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St. Peter's Fiesta Photos at Cape Ann Museum
Jul 3rd, 2009 (Fri) |
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FIREWORKS SAIL ON THE SCHOONER LANNON
Jul 3rd, 2009 (Fri)8:30 PM |
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