Annisquam Harbor Light, Gloucester

Name: Annisquam Harbor Light
Address: Gloucester, United States

#5 among attractions in Gloucester

Top attraction, Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture

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Annisquam Harbor Light Station is a historic lighthouse on Wigwam Point in the Annisquam neighborhood of Gloucester, Massachusetts. It can be viewed from nearby Wingaersheek Beach, Gloucester. It lies on the Annisquam River and is one of the four oldest lighthouses to surround the Gloucester peninsula as well as; Eastern Point Light, Ten Pound Island Light, and Thacher Island Light. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 42°39'43"N, 70°40'53"W

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Annisquam Harbor Light – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Good Harbor Beach, Cape Ann Whale Watch, Essex River Cruises and Charters, Granite Keystone Bridge.

3.9 miSE
42°37'10"N • 70°37'53"W
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Bridge
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0.5 miS
Bridge
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Church
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Cemetery
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Cemetery
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3.5 miS
42°36'45"N • 70°39'48"W
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42°39'23"N • 70°37'13"W
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