Gloucester is best known for two things: fishing and beaches. And it’s true that the city’s fishing industry and tourist appeal are two major pillars of its economy and identity. Any Gloucester resident, however, can tell you that there is far, far more to the city than its reputation for quality seafood and relaxing beach days.
“One of the things I love most about Gloucester is that it is full of hidden gems,” says city councilor Jen Holmgren, who has lived in Gloucester for most of her life. “There are dramatic vistas literally around every corner it seems.”
Settled in 1623, Gloucester is one of the oldest communitie
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