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From the famed Fisherman’s Memorial Monument to Eastern Point Lighthouse, Gloucester is renowned for its New England charm and history. Aquarius on the Back Shore in Gloucester provides not only a spectacular waterfront setting, but a convenient location to dozens of restaurants, museums, boutique stores and sandy beaches, all just minutes away from your home on the Atlantic Ocean.

And with Boston only 45 minutes away and New Hampshire and Maine an easy drive via Interstate 95, you’ll have the best of all worlds…that is, if you ever want to leave your waterfront home at Aquarius.

Points of Interest

Photo Gallery

Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial

View of Rockport Harbor

Local General Store

Aerial of Sandy Bay Cape Ann

Distant View of Thatcher Island

Rockport Harbor

Bradley Wharf Rockport

Footbridge to Good Harbor Beach

Bearskin Neck Rockport

Footbridge to Good Harbor Beach

Gloucester House Restaurant

John Walker Gallery Rockport

Pavilion Beach Gloucester

Aerial of Sandy Bay Cape Ann

View from CK Pearl Restaurant in Essex

Marshes on the North Shore

View From JT Farnam's In Essex

Andrew Spindler Antiques

Essex River Cruises & Charters, Essex

Andrew Spindler Antiques

Ipswich Ale Brewery

The Village Restaurant Essex

Essex River

David Neligan Antiques Essex

Down River Ice Cream Ipswich

Foote Brothers Kayak, Ipswich

Foote Brothers Kayak Ipswich

Castle Hill at Crane Estate

Crane Beach

Additional Area Attractions

Essex

Antiquing

  • Andrew Spindler
  • David Neligan Antiques

Restaurants

  • JT Farnham’s: casual, lobster rolls, marsh views
  • Woodman’s: casual, famous for fried clams
  • CK Pearl: Essex River views & large outdoor deck

Adventures / Day Trips

  • Essex River Cruises & Charters: Wildlife viewing & clam bake charters

Hamilton

Adventures / Day Trips

  • Myopia Polo Club

Ipswich

Restaurants

  • Salt Kitchen & Rum Bar
  • Down River Creamery: Homemade ice cream
Adventures / Day Trips
  • Castle Hill on Crane Estate for picnics and outdoor music
  • Crane Beach
  • Foote Brothers Kayaking
  • Antiquing
  • Arts Festival
  • 1634 Meadowy Winery
  • Ipswich Ale Brewery

Salem

Restaurants
  • Turner’s
  • Finz Seafood Grill
  • The Hotel Salem (Rooftop Deck)

Adventures / Day Trips

  • Peabody Essex Museum
  • Salem Witch Museum

Newburyport

Restaurants

  • The Poynt
  • Mad Martha’s
Adventures / Day trips
  • Plum Island Beach
  • Parker River National Refuge
  • Plum Island Airport
  • Kayaking
  • Whale Watch
  • Fishing Charters
  • Arts Festival
  • Yankee Homecoming Week
  • Newburyport Kitchen Tour
  • Colby Farms

Topsfield

  • Topsfield Fair

Area Colleges

  • Endicott College – Beverly
  • Montserrat College of Art – Beverly
  • Salem State University – Salem
  • Merrimack College – North Andover

Other

  • Essex Coastal Scenic ByWay
  • Multiple golf courses & country clubs
  • Easy access to Route 95 for day trips to Portsmouth NH, York, Ogunquit Kennebunk, Portland ME and points beyond
  • Commuter Rail to North Station

Looking for More Things to Do in Gloucester?

Check out these blog posts:

Gloucester Weekend Guide: The Perfect Escape From Boston
www.wanderluluu.com/gloucester-weekend-guide/

DOWN TO THE SEA: GLOUCESTER, MA
newenglandboating.com/down-to-the-sea/

Cape Ann, Massachusetts: A charming alternative to Cape Cod with sandy beaches and fried clams
www.usatoday.com/story/

Travel Guide: A Weekend in Rockport + Gloucester, Massachusetts
nytoanywhere.com/rockport-gloucester-massachusetts/

For more information on this rare opportunity or to schedule a private tour:

781-799-0666 • 163 Atlantic Road, Gloucester, MA