Celebrate 4th of July Weekend in Gloucester
July 01, 2020 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor AdventuresGloucester continues to follow public health guidelines including wearing a mask, frequent hand washing, and physical distancing. And we expect you’ll do the same while visiting us. We’ve made the necessary modifications to ensure a safe and comfortable experience. We invite you to Discover Gloucester, Cape Ann over Independence Day weekend! Main Street Open July… Read more »
Read MoreVirtual Windows to Gloucester: Webcams with “real-time” views around town
June 25, 2020 / History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExploring Gloucester, Massachusetts by foot, car, boat, or other mode of transportation are great ways to enjoy our authentic seaside city. However, an alternative and fun way to explore this destination location is through the live stream of a webcam. It offers a variety of virtual experiences any time of the day from the comfort… Read more »
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 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.
Read MoreThe Gloucester Military Heritage & War Memorial Trail
May 19, 2020 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeFrom Gloucester’s earliest days through today, numerous Gloucester citizens have served their country, across all branches of armed service. Throughout the city there are statues, plaques, historical markers, and memorials that commemorate and honor their military contributions. The A Piatt Andrew Bridge, Route 128, Gloucester World War I, In Memory of A. Piatt Andrew 1873-1936 Soldier, Scholar, Statesman…. Read more »
Read MoreScenic Nature Trails to discover in and around Gloucester
March 27, 2020 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeePlan a great outdoor adventure and take advantage of nature’s many benefits discovering the scenic walking and hiking trails in Gloucester and around Cape Ann.
Read MoreWinter Bird Watching on Cape Ann is an Off-Season Delight
March 08, 2020 / Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeThere are many beaches, parks and reservation lands along the North Shore that are considered bird watching “hot spots.” Cape Ann is a winter birding paradise!
Read MoreWeird and Wonderful Massachusetts, Find it in Gloucester
March 05, 2020 / Good to Know, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWith Permission to Post by The Boston Globe | Written by Diane Bair and Pamela Wright | Dogtown Photo by Elizabeth Carey | March 5, 2020 Massachusetts has some truly “weird and wonderful” treasures throughout the state. Gloucester’s Dogtown and the Babson Word Rocks are two of them featured in a recent article Boston Globe article,… Read more »
Read MoreGloucester getaway: Escape to sea life in Massachusetts
February 06, 2020 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt from Gloucester getaway: Escape to sea life in Massachusetts | Story written by Charlene Peters | Published February 6, 2020 | Photo: Good Harbor Beach by Anne-Marie Anderson / DiscoverGloucester Travel writer, Charlene Peters wrote about her recent off-season getaway to Gloucester, Massachusetts. The lulling sound of gentle rolling waves hitting the shoreline. The scent… Read more »
Read More7 Unique Travel Destinations and Recommendations
January 30, 2020 / In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeGloucester, Massachusetts is the ONLY USA destination location featured in Wanderful’s list of 7 unique places to travel to in 2020. For a truly authentic travel experience, put Gloucester on your trip list.
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