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15 Ways to Enjoy Your Stay!

July 22, 2021 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

There are so many reasons to discover our beautiful historic and authentic coastal city. Here are 15 ways you, as a solo traveler or with your family and friends, can enjoy your stay any time of the year and simply fall in love with Gloucester, Massachusetts. Stage Fort Park: Site of the landing of the… Read more »

In the News: Weekly cultural splashdown launching

July 08, 2021 / Art and Music, Good to Know, In The News, Things to Do & See

“An artistic storm hits Cape Ann” Thursday nights in Gloucester this summer! “Culture Splash” takes place at nearly 20 locations within Gloucester’s Rocky Neck and Harbortown cultural districts.

The History of St. Peter’s Fiesta

June 25, 2021 / A Local Favorite, Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

St. Peter’s Fiesta, typically held in June, is a celebration of Gloucester’s commercial fishing and faith that has grown to become a city-wide party.

Cape Ann Profiles: Lenny Linquata

June 21, 2021 / A Local Favorite, Good to Know, Local Characters

Gloucester’s remarkable growth as a destination is based on its history as a working seaport and fishing community and with this storied heritage comes a long list of salty characters and family legacies. Lenny Linquata, owner of The Gloucester House Restaurant and Blue Collar Lobster, and his family are among, well, the saltiest!

Henry Sleeper a Gloucester Visitor Who Stayed a Lifetime

June 01, 2021 / A Local Favorite, Good to Know, Local Characters, Things to Do & See

Gloucester has attracted visitors for generations. The beautiful harbor, cooling sea breezes, and amazing natural light are all magnets for boaters, vacationers, and artists who visit on a whim and return again and again. Henry Sleeper was an early-twentieth-century visitor from Boston who managed to stay a lifetime.

The Gloucester Military Heritage & War Memorial Trail

May 22, 2021 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, 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.

ON with the Show! Windhover and Gloucester Stage come together for 2021 season.

May 15, 2021 / Art and Music, Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Two nonprofit arts organizations steeped in the rich culture of Cape Ann, coming together, shining a light at the end of a dark tunnel.

Lighthouses of Cape Ann

April 29, 2021 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Six iconic lighthouses stand tall along the Cape Ann coastline to protect seafarers from rocky shores and shoals. They offer historians and romantics alike a glimpse into Cape Ann’s maritime lore and legacy. Lighthouses are a comfort to mariners to this day, and despite the use of GPS and electronic aids for navigation, they still… Read more »

In the News: How to Spend a Day on Cape Ann

April 19, 2021 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Excerpt from North Shore Magazine | How to Spend a Day on Cape Ann | Published April 2, 2021 When planning your trip to Cape Ann, add Gloucester to your agenda and discover all that our historic seaport city offers visitors. Northshore Magazine’s article “How to Spend a Day on Cape Ann” shares several wonderful… Read more »

32 Fun Things to do in Gloucester

April 06, 2021 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

With the anticipation of the warmer weather on the horizon, you may be thinking of planning a day trip or a longer stay to visit Cape Ann this Spring or Summer. No matter what time of year it is, our friends at Addison Choate have compiled an amazing list of fun and safe things to discover in Gloucester.