Eastern Point Light, Gloucester

Name: Eastern Point Light
Address: Gloucester, United States

#15 among attractions in Gloucester

Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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Eastern Point Light is a historic lighthouse on Cape Ann, in northeastern Massachusetts.It is known as the oldest seaport in America. The harbor has supported fishermen, whalers, and traders since 1616. ()

Coordinates: 42°34'57"N, 70°39'36"W

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Gloucester (East Gloucester)Gloucester United States

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Eastern Point Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hammond Castle, Beauport, Cape Ann Whale Watch, Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial.

1.7 miW
Museum, History museum
Hammond Castle, Gloucester
43 min walk • Hammond Castle is located on the Atlantic coast in the Magnolia area of Gloucester, Massachusetts. The castle, which was constructed between 1926 and 1929, was the home and laboratory of John Hays Hammond, Jr. an inventor and pioneer in the study of remote control who held over four hundred patents.
0.5 miN
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Beauport, Gloucester
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2.4 miN
42°36'58"N • 70°39'11"W
Cape Ann Whale Watch, Gloucester
60 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
2 miN
Monuments and statues
Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, Gloucester
51 min walk • Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial is a historic memorial cenotaph sculpture on South Stacy Boulevard, near entrance of Stacy Esplanade in Gloucester, Massachusetts, built in 1925.
2 miNW
Beach, Park, Playground
Stage Fort Park, Gloucester
50 min walk • Stage Fort Park is a park at Stage Head in Gloucester, Massachusetts, part of the Essex National Heritage Area. It contains two beaches, a large playground, picnic benches, two baseball fields, a basketball court, a dog park and plenty of room for any weekend activities.
1.4 miN
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Ten Pound Island Light, Gloucester
36 min walk • The Ten Pound Island Light is a historic lighthouse in Gloucester Harbor in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It is located on Ten Pound Island, near the eastern end of the harbor.
2.2 miN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester
56 min walk • Cape Ann Museum is an art and historical museum located in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Its collection and programming focuses on the artists and art colonies of Cape Ann, including the Rocky Neck Art Colony and the Folly Cove Designers.
2.1 miN
42°36'44"N • 70°39'35"W
Capt. Bill & Sons Whale Watch, Gloucester
53 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Boat or ferry
2.2 miN
City hall
Gloucester City Hall, Gloucester
56 min walk • Gloucester City Hall is located at 9 Dale Avenue in Gloucester, Massachusetts. It was built in 1870 and dedicated the following year, and has served as the main location for the city's offices since then.
2 miN
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
North Shore Art Association, Gloucester
52 min walk • The North Shore Art Association of East Gloucester, Massachusetts is one of the oldest art associations in the United States. Founded in 1922, it was the gathering place of some of the great American artists of the 20th century.
1.9 miN
42°36'38"N • 70°39'29"W
Schooner Adventure, Gloucester
50 min walk • Museum, Boat tours, Tours