Travel & Stay

Venue Location and Directions

 

The Atlantic Ocean Room

at the Elks Bass Rocks

101 Atlantic Road, Gloucester, MA 01930

  • The nearest airport to Gloucester is Boston Logan International Airport, located 40 miles south of Gloucester. Depending on traffic, the drive from Logan to Gloucester takes about 40 minutes to 1 hour.

    Getting to Gloucester from Boston Logan Airport

    • By Rental Car - Rental cars are available at Logan Airport from major rental agencies. From the airport, take I-90 East to Route 128 North.

    • Public Transportation - Get on the Newburyport/Rockport Line at North Station. The train ride to Gloucester takes approximately 1 hour. (Note - the train runs less frequently on weekends, so be sure to check the schedule ahead of time here). Tickets can be purchased on the train or via the MBTA mTicket app. From Boston Logan Airport, it may be easiest to Uber to North Station. You can input “Gloucester” into Google Maps from Boston Logan Airport to see the best route using the subway/train system.

  • Parking is complimentary at the Atlantic Ocean Room. There is one main lot, adjacent to the venue entrance.

    The venue shares the building with the Gloucester Elks Lodge. Turn into the parking lot with the Elks Lodge sign. The Atlantic Ocean Room is on the first floor of the building.

** If you are planning on driving to Gloucester from 95N/128N, beware of Salem traffic! Traffic is especially bad in October and can cause delays.

Accommodations

While you are here, we encourage you to take full advantage of Cape Ann. On the Island there are two towns: Gloucester and Rockport.

Downtown Gloucester has plenty of cute shops and several incredible restaurants, including: Tonno - a more expensive but definitely delicious Italian restaurant, Oak to Ember - classic American cuisine on the water, and Virgilio’s Bakery - adorable Italian deli right on Main Street. Rockport is less than a 20 minute drive from downtown Gloucester and is one of the most picturesque towns in the state. We recommend taking scenic Route 127 up the North Side of the Island for the best views of the Annisquam river and the Atlantic Ocean. Once in Rockport, you will find plenty of tiny boutique seaside shops and great views of the Atlantic. Just off the harbor, you will find America's most photographed building, Motif #1.

For Our Top Meal recommendations in Gloucester, see below:

Breakfast:

  • George’s Restaurant & Bar - Sit-down diner, can get a little busy

  • Cape Ann Coffees - Cute cafe, quick pick-up if you go to their website

  • Jim’s Bagels and Bake Shoppe - Best bagels on the island

  • Source Bakery - Downtown Gloucester, good baked goods

Lunch:

  • The Lobster of Gloucester - Phenomenal, highly recommended

  • Destinos - Great subs

  • Virgilios - Quaint Italian sub shop in downtown

  • Kalamata Greek Kitchen - Greek food in downtown

Dinner:

  • Tonno - High-end Italian food

  • Oak to Ember - Good ambiance

  • Minglewood Harborside - Cute sports bar

  • Mile Marker One Restaurant - Good seafood, Annisquam River views

  • Stacy Boulevard

    Located a block from downtown Gloucester, Stacy Boulevard offers an amazing view of the Atlantic coastline with a beautiful promenade for walking.

  • Good Harbor Beach

    Take a walk along Gloucester’s stunning beaches, including Good Harbor Beach and Wingaersheek Beach.

  • Rockport

    Visit the historic harbor town of Rockport Massachusetts, where you will find beautiful art, excellent restaurants, and plenty of shopping.