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Over touristed: Cape Cod. Underappreciated: Cape Ann

May 17, 2019 / Awards & Praise, Good to Know, Things to Do & See

With permission to post by Alexandra Pecci | Featured in The Washington Post, May 9, 2019 For sandy beaches, historic art colonies and postcard-worthy landscapes without the mind-numbing traffic, try Massachusetts’s “other cape,” Cape Ann, where it’s relatively easy to find budget-friendly summer lodging. In Gloucester, known as America’s oldest seaport, a busy working waterfront… Read more »

Explore Gloucester: 9 Best Things to Do

May 09, 2019 / Good to Know, History, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Excerpt from Trip Savvy | 9 Best Things To Do in Gloucester, MA written by Kim Knox Beckius | Updated 3/9/19 Gloucester (pronounced Glaw-ster), Massachusetts—a city on Cape Ann about 40 miles north of Boston—is the oldest fishing port in America. Fiercely proud of its nearly 400-year history and its continued major role in the fishing industry—not… Read more »

Q&A With Wicked Tuna’s Dave Marciano, Captain of the Hard Merchandise

April 30, 2019 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

On Sunday, March 10, 2019, Wicked Tuna premiered its 8th season on the National Geographic channel. This “monstah” of a TV series landed in the port of Gloucester, MA in 2012 which brought thousands of viewers around the world to America’s oldest seaport. Catch the latest adventures of actual bluefin tuna fishing captains and their crews who share their lives… Read more »

ArtWeek 2019 on Cape Ann

April 07, 2019 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

ArtWeek 2019 is happening on Cape Ann from April 26 – May 5. Come celebrate Massachusetts’ creativity in and around Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, and Manchester-by-the-Sea. Plan your Destination ArtWeek adventures and discover this amazing festival of innovative and creative events. Check the ArtWeek 2019 Calendar below or at artweekma.org to learn about all that’s happening on Cape Ann! Please… Read more »

The Gloucester Military Heritage & War Memorial Trail

April 05, 2019 / Good to Know, History, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

From Gloucester’s earliest days through today, numerous Gloucester citizens have served their country, across all branches of armed service. Throughout the city there are statues, plaques, historical markers, and memorials that commemorate and honor their military contributions. The core of this Gloucester Military Heritage & War Memorial Trail is in Gloucester’s downtown area. For those… Read more »

Voyage on the Schooner Ardelle

February 12, 2019 / Good to Know, History, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Written by Dan the Traveling Man | Published August 21, 2018 | With Permission to Publish I recently went on another trip to Gloucester. This time, I took a tour of its harbor on the Schooner Ardelle. It is a replica of a 19th-century wooden ship that was known as the Pinky Maine. From May… Read more »

Girls’ Getaway Weekend in Gloucester: March 1 – 3, 2019

February 03, 2019 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Need a weekend away with your girlfriends? Relax, reconnect and reminisce with your pals on a Girls’ Weekend in Gloucester, MA! Whether you are coming to town for Beauport Hospitality Group’s Bridal Showcase at CruiseportGloucester or just looking to have a fun weekend with your friends, Gloucester and Cape Ann have everything you need. Lodging specials, shopping… Read more »

Talking Birds: Birdwatching Around Cape Ann

January 15, 2019 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Cape Ann’s rocky peninsula juts 11 miles out into the North Atlantic and lies along the Atlantic Flyway, a major migratory bird pathway. Some of the best bird watching in North America can be found here, not just during migration, but throughout the year. The diversity of habitat from deep woods to open water means… Read more »

Gloucester, MA: One of the Best 5 New England Winter Ocean Weekends

January 04, 2019 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Excerpt from Best 5 New England Winter Ocean Weekends | With permission from Yankee Magazine January 16, 2018 | Photo by Elinor Teele, Squam Creative Services Gloucester, Massachusetts made Yankee Magazine’s list of best winter ocean weekends destinations in New England. Bundle up in your winter gear and head on up to Gloucester and discover what… Read more »

Gloucester Weekend Guide: The Perfect Escape From Boston

December 29, 2018 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

We agree with Wanderluluu that Gloucester should be a destination location on your New England travel list. Gloucester is the perfect spot for a weekend adventure and is just a short trip north of Boston. There’s so much to discover even when traveling solo.