August 3-6

Join the Littoral Society for an extended weekend in the lovely town of Gloucester, MA on the Cape Ann peninsula (map).

The weekend includes three nights lodging in historic Gloucester, Massachusetts,  a ½ day Whale Watch trip, an evening cruise on the Essex River, easy canoeing trip on the scenic Ipswich River, a hike along the shoreline at Halibut Point State Park, plus a lobster/seafood dinner.

Cost is $695/person double occupancy includes ($150 single room supplement). Travel on own or car pool. Van leaving from mid-town Manhattan at 9 a.m. on August 3, cost is $150/person.

​For more info contact: Don@littoralsociety.org or call 917-371-8577. 

Itinerary:
Thursday, August 3 –
  • Drive to Gloucester (5 hours) and arrive in afternoon and check in at the Captain’s Lodge. Welcome Lobster Dinner at Gloucester House at 7:00pm (included in fee).
Friday, August 4 –
  • Cape Ann Whale Watch ( 8:30am-12:30)
  • ​Essex River Cruise ( 5:30pm-7pm).                                       
  • Dinner at Woodman’s in Essex ( not                                                    included).
Saturday, August 5  – 
  • Canoeing on Ipswich River (10am-2pm). 
  • Drive to Rockport or beach (4pm -6pm).
  • Dinner on own on or with group.
  • Star Watch at 9:00pm (weather permitting)
Sunday, August 6 –
  • Shoreline hike at Halibut Point State Park (9:00am – Noon)
  • Head Home (Noon)

*Itinerary may change due to weather