‘Homer at the Beach’ Art Exhibit Opens at Cape Ann
August 09, 2019 / Art and Music, Good to Know, In The News, Things to Do & SeeWITH PERMISSION TO POST BY KEITH POWERS | FEATURED IN WICKED LOCAL ON AUGUST 5, 2019 The great American landscape painter and illustrator Winslow Homer set up his easel in Gloucester on several different occasions during the late 1800s, living on Cape Ann and painting the waterfront and seascape. A new exhibition at the Cape Ann… Read more »
Read MoreDiscovering Gloucester with The Flying Couponer
August 06, 2019 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Things to Do & SeeWITH PERMISSION TO POST BY MARY | FEATURED IN THE ONLINE BLOG THE FLYING COUPONER JULY 30, 2019 As soon as we arrived at the Vista Motel in Gloucester, we knew we were in a very special place. The motel is absolutely lovely and its staff is so welcoming. We felt like we belong, right there. The view… Read more »
Read MoreChristmas in July Promotion
July 25, 2019 / Good to Know, Things to Do & SeeDiscover Gloucester is debuting our newest promotion: Christmas in July! This specially design campaign allows anyone to use discounts, codes and specific offers during the winter months when visiting our city. Have you ever dreamed about sitting by a fire, listening to music, on a festive wintery night overlooking the ocean? It’s magical! Now is your chance! Below… Read more »
Read MoreA Coastal Treasure Chest Awaits in Gloucester
July 24, 2019 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWith 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.
Read MoreA Captain Befriends a Sea Gull and Keeps the Crackers Coming
July 22, 2019 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWith permission to post by Billy Baker | Featured in The Boston Globe, July 20, 2019 It happens about 90 percent of the time. Maybe even more. But it’s not 100 percent of the time and this whole thing still seems so improbably – even after six years – that captain Heath Ellis says exactly nothing… Read more »
Read MoreHow to Spend A Weekend in Gloucester
July 17, 2019 / Good to Know, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWith permission to post by Paxton Sedler | Featured in Northshore Magazine, July 13, 2019, written by Lauren Gruber Breathtaking beaches, fresh-caught seafood, and quaint oceanside villages—Gloucester and its surrounding towns on Cape Ann are the perfect spots for a weekend getaway. This insider guide to one of New England’s best summer hangouts will help you… Read more »
Read MoreHow to Eat a Lobster
July 05, 2019 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, Things to Do & SeeHere 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 MoreTop 10 Bucket List
June 03, 2019 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Things to Do & SeeComing 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 / Good to Know, In The News, 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 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 »
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