Details About Gloucester

Attractions

• The Cape Ann Historical Museum (27 Pleasant Street) has permanent and temporary exhibits dedicated to local industry and culture. There are a number of paintings of the New England sea by famous artists Benjamin Blythe and Gilbert Stuart.
• Good Harbor Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches on the north shore and has a large expanse of groomed sand and clean water. Somehow the water seems warmer here than it does at nearby beaches [like Singing Beach ]- there are days when the temperature is tepid enough to tolerate long periods of swimming.
• Hammond castle was built by John Hays Hammond Jr. inventor of the remote control. The castle is a place to house a unique collection of medieval artifacts. In fact, the building itself contains a garden room built from the facades of storefront of a medieval french village, and an archway which was once part of a church and built from carved lava from Mt. Vesusvius. In the great hall, you will find a skull from one of Columbus' shipmates. Even the floors and ceilings in most rooms are over 500 years old. The round library is a must see, and while touring the castle, look out for secret passageways.

Currency

The U.S. dollar (USD) is the official currency. Traveler's checks and credit cards are also widely accepted.