Waterfront antiques, beach houses a short walk from the sand, cottages in Rockport’s lanes. Three are open to book on this site today; the full collection is on atlanticvacationhomes.com.
The booking sites add a traveler fee of up to 15% to the same home you can book here. Book with us and that fee stays in your pocket, you get our Best Price Guarantee, and the person who answers the phone knows how many steps it is from the driveway to the front door.
I was born and raised in Gloucester and grew up in this business; my mother Carole built it from the ground up. I came home after college and a career in sports management to carry what she built into its next chapter, and I have worked every role here, from reservations to maintenance.
What has not changed is the promise: a home that is clean, fully equipped and exactly as described, a local team you can reach, and the best price when you book with us directly. Call us at (978) 290-4331 or write to info@atlanticvacationhomes.com with any question at all. We would love to show you our Cape Ann.
Jonathan Fonvielle
President, Atlantic Vacation Homes
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Through our Pack Lighter program, guests leave unopened food behind and we deliver it to The Open Door food pantry in Gloucester. Our staff volunteer with the Rotary Club of Gloucester, Action, Inc., the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and Discover Gloucester; retired linens go to Cape Ann Animal Aid and the Beverly High School culinary program; and we partner with Triangle, Inc. to employ young people and adults with disabilities.
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In motion
A few seconds on Cape Ann
The river at River Watch, the beach from Over By Good Harbor, Rockport harbour.
Cape Ann is a little under an hour from Boston and Logan Airport by car, up Route 128 to the A. Piatt Andrew Bridge. The MBTA commuter rail runs from North Station to Manchester, Gloucester and Rockport, and the CATA buses and the Rockport shuttle cover the towns in summer. Head north along the coast for Newburyport and Plum Island; south for Beverly and Salem.
Notes from the North Shore
Seasons, festivals, day trips and the homes to book for them, from the Atlantic Vacation Homes team.
Spring Activities and Events on Cape Ann
Por Atlantic Vacation Homes · 5 de janeiro de 2026
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Looking for spring activities and events on Cape Ann? With the temperature warming up and the days getting longer, the spring season on Cape Ann has much to offer. There are a wide variety of both indoor and outdoor activities as well as local events and festivals. Here is just a sampling of some of the best local springtime activities.
Whale Watching from Gloucester
Whale watching is one of Cape Ann’s most popular activities. The whale-watching season starts in mid-April and runs through the summer and into the fall. Gloucester is well-situated between two major whale feeding areas, Stellwagen Bank and Jeffrey’s Ledge, so most trips are successful in seeing lots of whales!
Maritime Gloucester has a small museum and “pocket aquarium” to explore as well as lectures and other events. Learn about marine science, maritime heritage and environmental stewardship and why these are important to Cape Ann. Refer to their online events calendar for details.
Explore Gloucester’s Military Heritage & War Memorial Trail
Take time to honor, remember, and discover the military contributions of Gloucester citizens throughout its history. This self-guided tour takes you across the city to see statues, plaques, historical markers, and memorials that commemorate and honor those from Cape Ann who served, across all branches of armed service.
The Cape Ann Museum celebrates the region’s history and culture through both permanent and special exhibitions as well as lectures, films, and interactive experiences. You can learn about the early history of Cape Ann from the Colonial period through the mid-19th century and how the fishing and granite industries shaped the region well into modern times. Local art and artistry is also highlighted, with work representing Cape Ann’s artist colony history as well as works by contemporary artists. The museum is also home to over forty works by renowned 19th century painter and Gloucester native Fitz Henry Lane (1804–1865). Refer to the museum’s online calendar for events information or sign up for one of their outdoor art walking tours.
See a Show
Whether you want to see live music, a play or musical, or a movie, there are ample opportunities for entertainment across Cape Ann and North of Boston. Refer to each venue’s website for showtimes, tickets, and other information.
Springtime is a great time to explore the great outdoors. Cape Ann is home to an abundance of parks, nature preserves, trails, beaches and other “wild” places to experience the region’s natural beauty. Check our list of walking trails and scenic hikes for ideas on where to go for your next hike, bike, or ramble.
Where to Stay to Enjoy Spring Activities and Events on Cape Ann
Atlantic Vacation Homes offers a wide variety of vacation rental homes across Cape Ann that would be perfect for your North Shore getaway. To book your accommodations, simply view available vacation rentals and enter your desired dates to get a quote. You can also call us at (978) 290-4331 to speak with a Guest Experience Specialist.
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