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The Sea Is All About Us – Gloucester Review

August 16, 2019 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

WITH PERMISSION TO POST AND WRITTEN BY ROBIN CATALANO | FEATURED IN THE GREYLOCK GLASS ON AUGUST 8, 2019 Driving along the boulder-strewn coast of Gloucester, Massachusetts, gives the impression of endless shoreline. Beach rose, summersweet, and milkweed bloom in tight clusters above towering cliffs, their tops desert hues of clay and sand, their bottoms turned inky… Read more »

Discovering Gloucester with The Flying Couponer

August 06, 2019 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Things to Do & See

WITH 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 »

A Coastal Treasure Chest Awaits in Gloucester

July 24, 2019 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

With 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.

A 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 & See

With 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 »

St. Peter’s Fiesta and The Greasy Pole

June 17, 2019 / History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

One 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 »

‘Wicked Tuna’ Captains re-up for 9th Season

June 14, 2019 / History/Maritime, In The News

WITH 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 »

Top 10 Bucket List

June 03, 2019 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Things to Do & See

Coming 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 »

Voyage on the Schooner Ardelle

February 12, 2019 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, 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 »

Discover Twenty Things Under $20 in Gloucester MA

October 15, 2018 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Making the most of your visit to Gloucester doesn’t mean that you have to spend a lot of money. There are so many great things to see and do for all ages and interests that are free or reasonably priced. Here is our list of Twenty Things Under $20 to discover on your next trip… Read more »

Down to the Sea: Boating in Gloucester, MA