Lighthouses on Cape Ann

Lighthouses are a very unique attraction along the coastlines. They are sought out by photographers and painters for their artistic value, and their curiosity factor to many mid-land dwellers who've not had any access to a lighthouse before. They are found in abundance on Cape Ann and can be viewed as follows:

In Rockport:
On Straitsmouth Island - most visible from the tip of Bearskin Neck.
Dual lights on Thacher Island - visible along Eden Road and Good Harbor Beach.

In Gloucester:
Annisquam Light - can be accessed by foot off Leonard Street to Norwood Heights.
Eastern Point - can be accessed by foot off Eastern Point Boulevard West.
Ten Pound Island (Winslow Homer's home for a year) in Gloucester Harbor.

If you'd like more information about them please consider the following:
For interested guests, there is also a 2 1/2 hour boat tour of the lighthouses from Gloucester, or pick up a brochure on lighthouses at The Chamber of Commerce. Then also, one of the previous Thacher Island Lighthouse keepers lives a few doors up the street from the Inn, and they'd welcome your visit. If you would like to lend your support to help maintain and renovate our own Thacher Island, the Thacher Island Association encourages all interested parties to become a member of the association at www.thacherisland.org.