Gloucester’s Gems: 15 Captivating Cape Ann Attractions
April 16, 2024 / A Local Favorite, Good to Know, Things to Do & SeeExplore the world of scenic splendors and fascinating fables! From the daring feats at St. Peter’s Greasy Pole Contest to the fairytale appeal of the Hammond Castle Museum, allow Gloucester to enchant you. Man at the Wheel Marvel at the iconic Gloucester Fisherman’s Memorial, a tribute to the city’s seafaring history with its timeless inscription…. Read more »
Read MoreIn The News: Hey, Cupid: Which is more romantic, Cape Ann or Cape Cod?
February 05, 2024 / Cape Ann Wedding Venues, Food and Drink, Good to Know, In The News, Things to Do & SeePHOTO: Courtesy of Beauport Hospitality Group Hey Cupid: Which is more romantic, Cape Ann or Cape Cod?| WRITTEN BY Diane Bair and Pamela Wright | PUBLISHED by The Boston Globe Looking for the perfect romantic getaway destination? Gloucester, Cape Ann is the love hub getaway of your dreams, according to The Boston Globe! Read the… Read more »
Read MoreHoliday Events in Gloucester, Massachusetts
December 01, 2023 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeAre you ready to celebrate the season with some festive music, delicious meals, and some unique shopping options? Gloucester has so many events, activities and dining options that you won’t want to miss a thing this holiday season. From picturesque snowy beaches to festively decorated downtown streets, Gloucester has something for everyone this time of… Read more »
Read MoreIn The News: 12 Best Places to Travel in August
May 01, 2023 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Things to Do & SeePhoto: James Keith/Getty Images EXCERPT FROM 12 BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN AUGUST | WRITTEN BY PATRICIA DOHERTY | PUBLISHED IN TRAVEL + LEISURE These are the best places to visit in August in the United States and around the world. When July turns into August and you’re fretting that summer is flying by too… Read more »
Read MoreThe Fabric of Gloucester’s Economy Part 2
April 05, 2023 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See, UncategorizedIn the first part of the Fabric of Gloucester’s Economy blog, we explored the early fishing industry and economy along the coast of Gloucester from the pre-colonial era through the colonial era and up to the 1900s. Now let’s take a look at Gloucester’s working port, the fishing industry, lobstering, tourism, and how the waterfront… Read more »
Read MoreIn The News: 11 Adorable New England Towns You’ll Want To Visit in 2023
January 17, 2023 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt from 11 Adorable New England Towns You’ll Want To Visit in 2023 | Gloucester feature by Meryl Pearlstein | Published in Travel Awaits We gave our expert travel writers the impossible task of narrowing down which adorable New England towns they think our readers should visit this year. From New Hampshire’s cultured seacoast to… Read more »
Read MoreHoliday Retail Therapy in Downtown Gloucester, MA
December 12, 2022 / Good to Know, Things to Do & SeeIf you are one of the 64% of consumers who have not started your holiday shopping yet, don’t panic! Downtown Gloucester, Massachusetts may be the ideal place to find that perfect holiday gift this year even for those hard-to-buy-for relatives. Skip the busy mall and get into the spirit of the season as you stroll… Read more »
Read MorePoetry About Dogtown by Diana Rose Lynch
October 07, 2022 / A Local Favorite, Art and Music, Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeePoetry About Dogtown | Diana Rose Lynch Dogtown provokes two very large themes in my poetry. The first theme is the courage people exhibit when faced with the daunting task of survival. I researched Dogtown to find out about how history had remembered two women in particular, Ester Carter and Sarah Jacobs Philips, two citizens… Read more »
Read MoreDog Days of Autumn
October 05, 2022 / Good to Know, Local Characters, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See, UncategorizedDog Days of Autumn | Heidi Wakeman Good Harbor Beach is considered one of the best and most scenic beaches in New England. During summer months, both locals and tourists flock here to take in the sun, play in the surf and relax with the family. With the new prepaid parking system, the traffic has… Read more »
Read MoreThe Great Gloucester Pumpkin Expedition
September 29, 2022 / A Local Favorite, Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, Local Characters, Things to Do & See, UncategorizedThe Great Gloucester Pumpkin Expedition | Kathleen Williams Several millennia before Samuel de Champlain tossed his anchor into Le Beau Port, and before Captain John Smith figured out how to spell “Tragabigzanda,” there were…pumpkins. In fact, scientists estimate that pumpkins have been around for more than 9,000 years, or slightly longer than it takes the… Read more »
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