How to Eat a Lobster
July 05, 2019 / Good to KnowHere in Gloucester, lobster is one of the tastiest and freshest dishes you can get. Fishermen catch pounds of lobster and bring them back to land to be boiled and served to those anxiously waiting. As many know, lobster can be one the trickiest delicacies to enjoy. Tie on your bib, melt the butter and… Read more »
Read MoreSt. Peter’s Fiesta and The Greasy Pole
June 17, 2019 / History, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeOne of the greatest traditions here in Gloucester, MA is the St. Peter’s Fiesta which is a combination of a religious festival and celebration for the community. The event is held from June 26 to June 30, 2019 throughout the city. It is a celebration of the city’s commercial fishing and faith, that has grown to… Read more »
Read More‘Wicked Tuna’ Captains re-up for 9th Season
June 14, 2019 / Awards & Praise, UncategorizedWITH PERMISSION TO POST BY GAIL MCCARTHY | FEATURED IN THE GLOUCESTER TIMES, JUNE 14, 2019 The hit National Geographic series “Wicked Tuna” has been renewed for a ninth season, and the finale of season eight airs this Sunday, June 16, at 9 p.m. in an extended 90-minute episode “The Final Tail.” In the finale of… Read more »
Read MoreTop 10 Bucket List
June 03, 2019 / Good to Know, Things to Do & See, UncategorizedComing up with a Top Ten List isn’t easy. Gloucester has so much to offer and attracts a myriad of visitors—one can understand the challenge…we did our best! 1. Man at the Wheel Statue The statue, also known as the Gloucester Fisherman’s Memorial, presides over Stacy Boulevard, at the edge of Gloucester Harbor. Sculpted by artist… Read more »
Read MoreOver touristed: Cape Cod. Underappreciated: Cape Ann
May 17, 2019 / Awards & Praise, Good to Know, Things to Do & SeeWith 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 »
Read MoreExplore Gloucester: 9 Best Things to Do
May 09, 2019 / Good to Know, History, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt 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 »
Read MoreQ&A With Wicked Tuna’s Dave Marciano, Captain of the Hard Merchandise
April 30, 2019 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeOn 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 »
Read MoreArtWeek 2019 on Cape Ann
April 07, 2019 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeArtWeek 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 »
Read MoreThe Gloucester Military Heritage & War Memorial Trail
April 05, 2019 / Good to Know, History, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeFrom 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 »
Read MoreVoyage on the Schooner Ardelle
February 12, 2019 / Good to Know, History, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWritten 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 »
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