Rocky Neck, Gloucester

Name: Rocky Neck
Address: Gloucester, United States

#38 among attractions in Gloucester

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Facts and practical information

Rocky Neck is one of the oldest continuously operating art colonies in the United States. Located on a rocky peninsula within Gloucester's working harbor, Rocky Neck is known for its quaint neighborhood, geographic beauty and many art galleries and studios. ()

Coordinates: 42°36'17"N, 70°39'25"W

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Gloucester (East Gloucester)Gloucester United States

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Rocky Neck – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beauport, Cape Ann Whale Watch, Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, Stage Fort Park.

1.1 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Beauport, Gloucester
28 min walk • Beauport, also known as Sleeper–McCann House, Little Beauport, or Henry Davis Sleeper House, is a historic house in Gloucester, Massachusetts.
0.8 miN
42°36'58"N • 70°39'11"W
Cape Ann Whale Watch, Gloucester
21 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Tours, Outdoor activities
0.8 miNW
Monuments and statues
Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial, Gloucester
21 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.
1.1 miW
Beach, Park, Playground
Stage Fort Park, Gloucester
30 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.
0.5 miSW
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Ten Pound Island Light, Gloucester
13 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.
0.7 miN
Museum, History museum, Art museum
Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester
18 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.
0.5 miN
42°36'44"N • 70°39'35"W
Capt. Bill & Sons Whale Watch, Gloucester
14 min walk • Dolphin and whale watching, Boat or ferry
0.7 miNW
City hall
Gloucester City Hall, Gloucester
19 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.
0.9 miN
Church
Our Lady of Good Voyage Church, Gloucester
22 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.
0.8 miN
Ship
Adventure, Gloucester
20 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.
0.7 miNW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Sargent House Museum, Gloucester
19 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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rocky Neck?

Nearby attractions include East Gloucester Square Historic District, Gloucester (9 min walk), Schooner Adventure, Gloucester (11 min walk), Ten Pound Island Light, Gloucester (13 min walk), Fitz Henry Lane House, Gloucester (13 min walk).

How to get to Rocky Neck by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rocky Neck:

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Gloucester (25 min walk)