Rafes Chasm Park — Attraction in Gloucester

Visited the Rafes chasm with my family and was blown away by how unique it is! The rocky area right by the water offers stunning views of the harbor off the Massachusetts coast — I’ve never seen anything quite like it. We even spotted someone fishing there. For those unfamiliar with the terrain, I’d only recommend going if you’re confident navigating rocks, as it can be tricky and you’ll need to watch your step. It’s about a 5–10 minute walk through the park and woods to reach the water, but once you get there, the scenery is absolutely breathtaking. A hidden gem worth...

Beautiful location overlooking the ocean, it's a short walk from the parking area to the cliffs. The only draw back is limited parking so Definitely get there early to beat the hustle and bustle of the other visitors. It is safe for kids if you work with them to climb the rocks, our kids had a great time checking out the views and the waves crashing against the rocks. Was a very nice experience for our family and I'm sure it'll be the same for yours,...

STUNNING VIEWS! wow, seriously breathtaking. I live in Texas, and I have never seen anything like this site. I know that these kinds of sites are all along the coast, but this one was private and just so cool. I definitely recommend it. We walked from downtown through strawberry cove to get there. It was a beautiful stroll. Teens definitely come out here to party so there's a bit of graffiti and trash but it does not take away from the beauty...