Talking Birds: Birdwatching Around Cape Ann
January 13, 2020 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeCape Ann’s rocky peninsula juts 11 miles out into the North Atlantic and lies along the Atlantic Flyway, a major migratory bird pathway. Some of the best bird watching in North America can be found here, not just during migration, but throughout the year. The diversity of habitat from deep woods to open water means… Read more »
Read MoreExplore Gloucester: 9 Best Things to Do
January 09, 2020 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt from Trip Savvy | 9 Best Things To Do in Gloucester, MA written by Kim Knox Beckius | Updated 11/21/19 Gloucester (pronounced Glaw-ster), Massachusetts—a city on Cape Ann about 40 miles north of Boston—is the oldest fishing port in America. Fiercely proud of its nearly 400-year history and its continued major role in the… Read more »
Read MoreNew Year, New You: Take Time for Pampering
January 07, 2020 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeIt’s January. The winter season is upon us. Your list of New Year’s resolutions is set and now it’s time to turn them into a reality. Giving yourself time for a bit of pampering rejuvenates, reenergizes, and nourishes your soul. Gloucester, Massachusetts is a perfect destination location to help you kick off your indulging pledges…. Read more »
Read MoreGloucester, MA: One of the Best 5 New England Winter Ocean Weekends
January 03, 2020 / 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 MoreQ&A With Wicked Tuna’s Dave Marciano, Captain of the Hard Merchandise
December 28, 2019 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeOn Sunday, March 10, 2019, Wicked Tuna premiered its 8th season on the National Geographic channel. This “monstah” of a TV series landed in the port of Gloucester, MA in 2012 which brought thousands of viewers around the world to America’s oldest seaport. Catch the latest adventures of actual bluefin tuna fishing captains and their crews who share their lives… Read more »
Read MoreGive the Gift of Gloucester: Stocking Stuffer Ideas $20 and Under!
December 17, 2019 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWith Christmas eve right around the corner, our team of elves has arrived in the “nick” of time to help you find those last-minute stocking stuffer gift ideas. We have discovered some clever and quirky items that are $20 or under to fit every person on your holiday shopping list.
Read MoreTis the Season to Celebrate Gloucester and Cape Ann
December 04, 2019 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeePhoto by Susan Cole Kelly Planning your upcoming Holiday Getaway? We’ve got your list and checking it twice! Cape Ann is chock full of events that will make your heart sing and your soul rejoice. Festivals, Downtown Gloucester’s decorated window contest, fireside dining, live music, warm hospitality, great shopping, and art exhibits! Joy is all… Read more »
Read MoreVote for Your Favorite Downtown Gloucester Holiday Window!
November 29, 2019 / 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 60 local business have been busy designing and decorating their storefront windows in preparation for the Downtown Gloucester Holiday Window Contest!
Read More10 Family Friendly Spots in Gloucester, Massachusetts
October 09, 2019 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWRITTEN BY JENN RECORD PUBLISHED BY COAST 2 COAST WITH KIDS ON OCTOBER 9, 2019 Known as “America’s oldest seaport”, Gloucester was the largest fishing port in America in the second half of the 19th century, and one of the top five ports in the world at that time. In addition to its contributions to the… Read more »
Read MoreThe 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 & SeeWITH 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 »
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