We love this property because it is easy to get everywhere by car, train or bus. We discovered that the Cape Ann Transit has a Gloucester Thatcher Road bus line that stops nearby next to Dunkin Donuts and Walgreens and will take you to Good Harbor Beach for a dollar or two, so you don't have to worry about beach parking filling up or paying the daily parking rate. You can also walk to the downtown beaches and the public beach in front of the Beauport Hotel. We like taking the nearby train to Rockport to also avoid issues with parking and visit their cute shops, restaurant and theater and music events. The Cape Ann museum is also wonderful to walk to a few blocks away.
There are also many local events in Gloucester that are fun. Calendar highlights include the following.
Winter bird watching, museums, Hammond Castle, quiet retreats and holiday events
Summer Farmers Markets in all of the North Shore Towns including Gloucester.
June Cape Ann Artisans Spring Studio tour
July Gloucester Block Party and Annisquam Sea Fair, Fireworks, Gloucester Garden Tour, Concerts at the Bandstand on Sundays and Rockport Chamber Music Festival and Jazz Festival happening into August in Rockport
August Gloucester Sidewalk Bazaar, Waterfront Festival and other North Shore events nearby.
September Gloucester Schooner Festival, Trails & Sails, and Kite Day
October Essex River Race, Cape Ann Plein Air, Essex Vintage Fair, Annisquam Arts & Crafts Show, Cape Ann Artisans Fall Studio Tour, Rockport Harvestfest, Essex Clamfest