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    A Coastal Treasure Chest Awaits in Gloucester

    July 24, 2019 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

    With permission to post by Linda Greenstein | Featured in The Boston Globe, July 20, 2019

    A sunny July day just begs for a trip to the ocean. The North Shore offers many fine seaside communities, but Gloucester — Americas Oldest Seaport — was my choice. Read Linda’s full article here.

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    Welcome to Gloucester where the beautiful boulevard gardens along the harbor are a sea of brilliant colors and blooming flowers.

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    Discover Gloucester has exciting news to share! The Board of Directors has named Tess McColgan as the new Executive Director for Discover Gloucester, the city of Gloucester Destination Marketing Organization.

“I am very excited about the possibilities of stepping into this position and supporting the necessary energy and dedication to Gloucester’s flourishing tourism industry!” says McColgan.

Welcome Tess to Discover Gloucester! Go to the link in our bio to read the full announcement.

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    Our featured Business Spotlight this week is @minglewoodharborside! Warmer weather is on its way. Enjoy waterfront dining with amazing harbor views on their oversized deck with retractable glass walls that create an al fresco experience both inside and out. Their menu features fresh, local seafood, creative sushi, and tavern favorites complemented by refreshing cocktails. Catch their live music programming throughout the week. 

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    May 5

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    Hammond Castle Museum is our featured Business Spotlight this week! The Museum celebrated the start of their 47th season. Check out their upcoming calendar of events and plan your visit to discover this magnificent historic home with beautiful gardens and spectacular ocean views. Guided tour tickets may be purchased online, and self-guided tours are only available for purchase in the Museum Shop. @hammondcastlemuseum 

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    May 1

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    Happy May Day! Spring has sprung on Stacy Boulevard.🌷 The tulips are in bloom and over 17 thousand pansies have been planted in the gardens by @generousgardeners. Enjoy a casual stroll and see the waves of beautiful color and spectacular blossoms along Gloucester’s harbor. 

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Photos: @goodharbormary & @generousgardeners

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    Apr 26

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    It’s that time of year when the gardens along Stacy Boulevard are bright and bold in color from the hundreds of blooming tulips! Thanks to amazing work by the @generousgardeners volunteers.

Photo: @cann978 

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    Apr 22

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    Celebrate Earth Day today at @capeannmuseum's Earth Day Picnic at CAM Green from 10am to 1pm 🌎 Bring your picnic, something to sit on, pick a free CAM art project, and help plant a historic garden with Backyard Growers Program!

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    Apr 21

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    Discover Gloucester's Visitor Guide for 2022-2023 is now available! There's so much to discover in Gloucester and our guide features fun ideas for you to see and do, plus wonderful articles about our authentic, enchanting coastal community. 

Request your FREE guide today by clicking on the link in our bio and plan your trip or be a tourist in your own backyard. We welcome you to come shop, dine, play, and stay — and Discover Gloucester!

Cover art by Don Gorvett

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    Apr 18

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    A beautiful way to start your day with this stunning view from @maritimegloucester!
This beautiful photo was taken by @rothgalleries.

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    Apr 9

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    Plan a visit to Gloucester, Massachusetts! Check out The Boston Globe’s article, “For a change of scenery minus the hassle, think Gloucester”, for vacation-planning ideas!
Go to the link in our bio to read the article. 

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    Apr 7

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    Congratulations to our Discover Gloucester Girls' Getaway Weekend Grand Prize Package Winner -- an amazing Gloucester Goodie Bag! Our lucky winner is from Wellfleet, MA who came up to enjoy a weekend visit to Gloucester! 

We would like to give a big “Thank You” to all of our Girls’ Getaway Weekend visitors who made the weekend a great success! Looking forward to seeing you all at our 2023 event! 

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    Apr 3

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    What’s for Sunday dinner? How about fresh, local seafood from @turnersseafood right here in Gloucester!

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    Apr 2

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    Full job description: https://indeedhi.re/3qWR1Tu

Discover Gloucester is hiring an Executive Director and the essence of this role is passion for tourism, a command of compelling storytelling, an engaging personality, and a deep understanding of using best practices in marketing to share the natural and cultural wealth of the Gloucester area.

As the official destination marketing organization (DMO) for the City of Gloucester, Discover Gloucester works to promote tourism and the visitor-based economy by increasing awareness of Gloucester as a desirable visitor destination while also improving the quality of life for Gloucester residents and local business owners with positive economic benefits.

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    Apr 1

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    The world is your oyster at @1606restaurantandoysterbar located at @beauport_hotel.

Photo: Beauport Hotel Gloucester
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    Mar 28

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    Congratulations to the film, CODA, on winning 3 Oscar awards! Thank you for the shout out to Gloucester and our fishing community!

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