Gloucester MA: One of the Best 5 New England Winter Ocean Weekends
January 04, 2019 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt from Best 5 New England Winter Ocean Weekends | With permission from Yankee Magazine January 16, 2018 | Photo by Elinor Teele, Squam Creative Services Gloucester, Massachusetts made Yankee Magazine’s list of best winter ocean weekends destinations in New England. Bundle up in your winter gear and head on up to Gloucester and discover what… Read more »
Read MoreGloucester Weekend Guide: The Perfect Escape From Boston
December 29, 2018 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWe agree with Wanderluluu that Gloucester should be a destination location on your New England travel list. Gloucester is the perfect spot for a weekend adventure and is just a short trip north of Boston. There’s so much to discover even when traveling solo.
Read MoreVote for Your Favorite Downtown Gloucester Holiday Window!
November 29, 2018 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeHave you noticed that there is a little extra holiday glow when walking in Downtown Gloucester this season? The reason is over 70 local business have been busy designing and decorating their storefront windows in preparation for the Downtown Gloucester Holiday Window Contest!
Read MoreDiscover Twenty Things Under $20 in Gloucester MA
October 15, 2018 / Good to Know, History, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeMaking 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 »
Read MoreDown to the Sea: Boating in Gloucester, MA
October 15, 2018 / Good to Know, History, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeePhoto by Benjamin Boynton New England Boating magazine features Gloucester as a “fishing port with a fishing heritage that runs deep” in a recently published article, Down to the Sea: Boating in Gloucester, MA. Writer Rob Duca highlights the City’s plans to attract more attention from recreational boaters with a revitalized waterfront including dock-and-dine options, shopping,… Read more »
Read MoreGloucester MA: At the Intersection of Fisheries and Art
September 20, 2018 / Awards & Praise, Good to Know, History, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWith permission by Malerie Yolen-Cohen | Featured in Gateway Mavens, September 19, 2018 WHY GO: The iconic statue, “The Man At the Wheel” defines Gloucester MA past and present. Sporting foul weather gear, the Fisherman’s Memorial, erected in 1923, lists the thousands of Gloucester mariners lost at sea. Home port of the Andrea Gail – the fishing boat that… Read more »
Read MoreReasons For All Seasons
September 05, 2018 / Awards & Praise, Good to Know, History, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeJust a 40-minute ride from Boston, we invite you to stop and stay a while. Enjoy a morning beach walk, an afternoon of exploration, a full day of touring, fireside dining, boutique shopping, or an overnight stay with ocean views. We welcome you to Gloucester and Cape Ann all year ‘round!
Read MoreOur Top 10 List – Why We LOVE Gloucester
August 23, 2018 / Good to Know, History, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeAuthentic Gloucester is America’s oldest seaport boasting award-winning beaches, art galleries, maritime history, a working waterfront, schooner sails and Gloucester Fresh seafood.
Read MoreHow to spend a perfect weekend in Gloucester
August 15, 2018 / Awards & Praise, Good to Know, History, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWith permission by Christopher Muther | Featured in The Boston Globe, August 19, 2018 GLOUCESTER — You can thank me later, but first let me share the exciting news. There are two Capes in Massachusetts! Who knew?
Read MoreStage Fort Park and the Gloucester Welcoming Center
June 30, 2018 / Good to Know, History, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeStage Fort Park is the historic site of Gloucester’s first settlers in 1623. They set up fishing stages on this land. Today, the park is home to Half Moon Beach and Cressy’s Beach, with access to a sand volleyball court, a new playground, a baseball field, a basketball court, and tennis courts. During the summer… Read more »
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