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At the entrance to Gloucester Harbor, sits a spectacular 2,250’ granite jetty, known as DogBar Breakwater, or just the Breakwater. Visitors can enjoy the walk to the end, with lovely views of Gloucester Harbor on one side and the open ocean (and the Boston skyline) on the other.
30 sty 2017 · Long a favorite fishing spot, Dog Bar Breakwater at the far end of Eastern Point offers a beautiful view of sunsets over Gloucester harbor.
Nestled along the picturesque coastline of Gloucester lies Dog Bar Breakwater, a historic and breathtaking structure that has become an iconic feature of the city's harbor. Stretching out into the Atlantic Ocean, this remarkable breakwater offers visitors a unique opportunity to experience the beauty of nature and witness Gloucester's maritime ...
Today, Dog Bar Breakwater is part of a fifty-three-acre nature preserve owned by the Massachusetts Audubon Society. From sunup to sundown in good weather, the breakwater provides a marvelous location to view migrating waterfowl, seabirds, shorebirds, and monarch butterflies.
6 kwi 2017 · Today, the Dog Bar Breakwater is still a popular place to visit in Gloucester. It is part of the Eastern Point Wildlife Sanctuary, which provides a great location for spotting migrating waterfowl. Just watch the sea, as it is easy to be swept into the water. Reference: Annual Report of the Light House Board, U.S. Lighthouse Service, Various years.
At the entrance to Gloucester Harbor, sits a spectacular 2,250’ granite jetty, known as DogBar Breakwater, or just the Breakwater. Visitors can enjoy the walk to the end, with lovely views of Gloucester Harbor on one side and the open ocean (and the Boston skyline) on the other.
The Dog Bar Lighthouse and Breakwater is part of a Massachusetts Audubon Society fifty-three-acre nature preserve. The lighthouse is located at the end of a 1/2 mile long granite breakwater that extends out into Gloucester Harbor.
