In the News: Why this salty Massachusetts coastal town hooks artists
February 17, 2021 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Things to Do & SeePERMISSION TO POST BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC| WRITTEN BY HANNAH SHEINBERG What attracts visitors and artists to the salty and beautiful coastal city of Gloucester? Writer Hannah Sheinberg spends time in Gloucester and shares her findings in her recent article featured on nationalgeographic.com. In Gloucester, maritime history and magical light lure visitors to the state’s lesser-known… Read more »
Read MoreIn the News: Join a sea shanty sing-along with Gloucester’s David Coffin
February 16, 2021 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Things to Do & SeePERMISSION TO POST FROM THE BOSTON GLOBE | Written by Lauren Daley | February 15, 2021 Sea shanties (or chanties) have been part of Gloucester’s history for ages and can still be heard to this day through local singing groups across Cape Ann and globally through the digital landscape. Originally working songs, this style of… Read more »
Read MoreIn the News: Beauport Reimagines Hotel Rooms as Work Spaces
January 12, 2021 / Good to Know, In The NewsIf you need change of scenery while working remotely, consider punching in at Beauport Hotel Gloucester for the day.
Read MoreLet’s go tide pooling! 5 spots filled with the magic of sea life
September 04, 2020 / Good to Know, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt from The Boston Globe | Written by Globe Correspondents, Diane Blair and Pamela | Photo by Erin Clark | Published September 4, 2020 If you love to go tide pooling, then Wingaersheek Beach is one magical destination to add to your day trip list! Winga is one of 5 coastal spots featured in a… Read more »
Read MoreExploring Historic Massachusetts Harbors
August 30, 2020 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt from Exploring Historic Massachusetts Harbors | With Permission to post from Gallagher’s Travel | Written by Deidre Frost |Photo by Deidre Frost Looking for a quick seaside escape? You’ll find plenty of choices along the Eastern seaboard. Two outstanding destinations combining historic cities and seaports that come to mind; Salem and Gloucester, Massachusetts. Both share… Read more »
Read MoreDiscover Gloucester launches new campaign to be “backyard tourists”
July 08, 2020 / Good to Know, In The NewsBoston 25 News featured Discover Gloucester’s “Be a Visitor in Your Own Backyard” campaign supporting local businesses throughout the Gloucester, Cape Ann community. We invite you to ReDiscover Gloucester! Click on the image below for the full news segment .
Read MoreKay Ellis Memorial Scholarship Awards Four Local College Bound Students
July 01, 2020 / Good to Know, In The NewsIn May 2020, the Kay Ellis Memorial Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships to four local students for the upcoming academic year. Sadly the 2020 fundraising event has been canceled due to the coronavirus. Stay tuned for more details on the 2021 Kay Ellis Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser.
Read More10 Gloucester Destinations You Can Safely Visit This Summer
June 24, 2020 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt from Going places: Drive to historic seaside village of Gloucester, MA | Published June 22, 2020 | Travel Writer Karen Rubin Looking for destinations that you can drive to, but bring you to some level of paradise, escape, revitalization? Gloucester, Ma., fits the bill, especially in these times: It is a charming beach destination… Read more »
Read MoreSupport Local: Take-out/Delivery Service & Online Shopping on Cape Ann
June 19, 2020 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, In The NewsAs we all know by now, in an effort to combat Coronavirus, Governor Baker has imposed restraints on restaurants as part of the social distancing measures. As Gloucester and Cape Ann gradually reopens according to the State’s Phased Reopening Plan, many restaurants are providing take-out and delivery, if they are able, some with limited or… Read more »
Read MoreGloucester Public Beaches and Stage Fort Park Reopening Phase 1 Plan
May 21, 2020 / Good to Know, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeThe City of Gloucester shared its Phase 1 Plan for Reopening Public Beaches and Stage Fort Park. Please click on the link for the complete update on the City’s plan for welcoming the public back to its beaches and Stage Fort Park as the warm weather arrives: https://gloucester-ma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1480.
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