things to do in Gloucester, MA

Meet, feed, and stroll with fainting goats on a farm trail

Unwind on the harbor with your own snacks and drinks

Craft a personalized herbal tincture with mushrooms and plant medicine basics

Explore Roxbury’s history through community stories, murals, and Jamaican flavors

Discover Nubian Square’s history and flavors through a passionate local’s perspective

Make handmade noodles from scratch with a chef, then eat and take dough home

Make scallion pancakes and a Double Awesome sandwich with a chef

Explore coastal salt marsh scenery without heading onto the open ocean

Take the helm and discover sailing aboard a traditional cutter ketch

Step ashore on quiet harbor islands while your captain waits

Fill up on Gloucester's food traditions, one local stop at a time

Fish Jeffrey's Ledge for haddock, pollock, and other bottom feeders

Seasonal mackerel fishing with morning or afternoon departures

Paddle coastal waters with naturalists and learn responsible wildlife viewing

Cast for striped bass on an all-ages fishing outing

Explore coastal habitats with a naturalist and visit the science center

A full day on the water targeting whiting and ling

Support marine mammal rescue and conservation education on a coastal seal walk

Weekend brunch sail on Boston Harbor with pastries, coffee, and tea

Watch the Boston skyline at twilight on a 2-hour tall ship sail

Sail Boston Harbor on the Liberty Star tall ship in 1.5 hours

Sail Boston Harbor at sunset on a classic schooner

Sail Boston Harbor with stories, skyline views, and complimentary pastries

Cruise Boston Harbor for views of the tall ships on a classic schooner