WELCOME TO CAPE ANN

Relax and enjoy. Family vacations, romantic getaways, ocean adventures, and fresh seafood. Representing the communities of Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester-by-the-Sea, the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce officially invites you to visit and linger along this beautiful stretch of Massachusetts coastline, the central portion of the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway. We are easy to reach, just 30 miles north of Boston, MA on Route 128.

                                   Cape Ann Holiday Life
Cape Ann is never more beautiful and festive than during the holidays. The shops are bustling, lights and decorations adorn the streets, and special holiday events draw out visitors and locals alike to celebrate this special season. Click Here to see what Cape Ann Holiday Life has to offer.

Cape Ann WinterLife
All of Cape Ann is beautiful with the snow and frost as a backdrop – from Gloucester’s famed Man at the Wheel to Rockport’s picturesque Bearskin Neck, from the marshes and riverfronts of Essex to Manchester’s downtown shops and Masconomo Park. Click Here to see what Cape Ann WinterLife as to offer.

Cape Ann FallLife
If you’ve been thinking that Labor Day marks the end of the season on Cape Ann, think again. There’s still so much more to enjoy here in late summer and throughout the fall. Click Here to see what Cape Ann FallLife as to offer.
Cape Ann SummerLife
Summer is high time on Cape Ann, with all the water activities in full spendor – beaching / swimming, boating, fishing, water and land touring – and amazing summer events. Click Here to see what Cape Ann SummerLife has to offer.

Cape Ann SpringLife
Spring is a special time of year on Cape Ann, as this season marks the return of what draws many of Cape Ann. Click Here to see what Cape Ann Springlife has to offer.