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a wide selection of eco-friendly home goods
and clothing, while The Menage Gallery features
handmade wood furniture and décor.
If you're hungry, eateries abound in downtown
Gloucester. For a super solid sandwich and a
taste of the city's Italian roots, Virgilio's, a local
institution, can't be beat. Feeling more like a sit-
down meal on a waterfront deck? Latitude 43 is
always a good choice for creative seafood-heavy
fare and fun modern sushi.
If you are new to Gloucester, swing down Stacy
Boulevard to see the Gloucester Fishermen's
Memorial—often called The Man at the Wheel—
the quintessential symbol of the city. Around the
corner is Stage Fort Park. Historically the site of
massive platforms for drying fish, the park is now
a popular recreation spot featuring a small beach,
playgrounds, picnic tables, and a spacious grassy
area for picnics and play.
To reach the remaining two towns that
constitute Cape Ann, hop back on Route 128, or
meander down back roads if you haven't had your
fill of magnificent ocean scenery.
Clockwise, Eastern
Point Lighthouse;
Fishermen's Memorial;
neighborhood
snapshot; and Virgilio's
Italian Bakery
Picnic Spot
WILLOW REST
Stop at this fun little eatery/shop for
goodies—its sandwiches and pizzas make
for the ideal picnic fare. willowrest.com
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