Front Street Block, Gloucester

Name: Front Street Block
Address: Gloucester, United States

#39 among attractions in Gloucester

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Facts and practical information

The Front Street Block is a series of four connected commercial blocks in the West End of Gloucester, Massachusetts, USA. They were built in 1831 after a fire had devastated Gloucester's downtown the previous year. ()

Coordinates: 42°36'45"N, 70°39'55"W

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Gloucester (Central Gloucester)Gloucester United States

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Front Street Block – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cape Ann Whale Watch, Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, Stage Fort Park, Ten Pound Island Light.

0.7 miE
42°36'58"N • 70°39'11"W
Cape Ann Whale Watch, Gloucester
17 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
~1880 ftSW
Monuments and statues
Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, Gloucester
10 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.
0.8 miSW
Beach, Park, Playground
Stage Fort Park, Gloucester
21 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.
0.7 miS
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Ten Pound Island Light, Gloucester
19 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.
~1130 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester
6 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.
~1530 ftE
42°36'44"N • 70°39'35"W
Capt. Bill & Sons Whale Watch, Gloucester
8 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Boat or ferry
~910 ftNE
City hall
Gloucester City Hall, Gloucester
5 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.
0.5 miNE
Church
Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, Gloucester
14 min walk • Our Lady of Good Voyage Church is a historic Roman Catholic church at 136-144 Prospect Street and 2-4 Taylor Street in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
0.6 miE
Ship
Adventure, Gloucester
16 min walk • Adventure is a gaff rigged knockabout schooner. She was built in Essex, Massachusetts, USA, and launched in 1926 to work the Grand Banks fishing grounds out of Gloucester. She is one of only two surviving knockabout fishing schooners – ships designed without bowsprits for the safety of her crew.
~980 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Sargent House Museum, Gloucester
5 min walk • The Sargent House Museum is a historic house museum located at 49 Middle Street, Gloucester, Massachusetts. The museum is open on weekends from Memorial day to Columbus day, and offers guided tours of the historic home, a small gift shop, and rotating exhibits in its exhibit space.
0.8 miE
Museum, Art gallery, Shopping
North Shore Art Association, Gloucester
21 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Front Street Block?

Nearby attractions include Central Gloucester Historic District, Gloucester (1 min walk), Gloucester Lyceum, Gloucester (2 min walk), Local Colors Artists' Cooperative, Gloucester (3 min walk), Schooner Thomas E Lannon in Gloucester, Gloucester (4 min walk).

How to get to Front Street Block by public transport?

The nearest stations to Front Street Block:

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Gloucester (8 min walk)