Tis the Season to Celebrate Gloucester and Cape Ann
December 07, 2021 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeCape Ann is chock full of events that will make your heart sing and your soul rejoice. Gloucester’s Middle Stree Walk, the Lobster Trap Tree lighting, Winter Lights on Cape Ann, fireside dining, live music, warm hospitality, great shopping, and art exhibits! Joy is all around! So why not gather your family and friends and be part of it.
Read MoreSecond Annual 2021 Winter Lights Display Celebration on Cape Ann!
November 28, 2021 / A Local Favorite, Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeThe Second Annual 2021 Winter Lights Display Celebration on Cape Ann is underway until January 2, 2022! Over 100 places are lit up throughout Cape Ann to help us all celebrate the joys of the season. A custom-designed Google Drive Map has been produced and available at www.discovergloucester.com/winter-lights-cape-ann highlighting Gloucester, Rockport, Magnolia, Essex and Manchester’s… Read more »
Read MoreIn the News: 10 Things to Do in Gloucester this November
November 08, 2021 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWith permission to post from North Shore Magazine | 10 Things to Do in Gloucester this November | November 5, 2021 From shopping at unique boutiques on Main Street to feasting on local seafood or dining in an igloo at Mile Marker One, from museum or art gallery hopping to exploring the outdoors, add Gloucester… Read more »
Read MoreThings to do on Cape Ann in the Fall
October 29, 2021 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWhether you are active-minded or would like to sit and enjoy a sunset, the opportunities are endless. Everywhere you turn in Gloucester and Cape Ann you can find a spot to enjoy a bounty of Mother Nature’s beauty. Here are some adventures to explore on during autumn visit to the area.
Read MoreRafe’s Chasm, a stunning hike in Gloucester, MA
October 18, 2021 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeEdited by Elizabeth Carey with permission from Addison Choate Looking for a breath of fresh air? The north shore of Massachusetts has an incredible network of trails that are perfect for running, biking, and hiking. Whether visiting Beverly, Essex, Rockport or Gloucester there are trail networks perfect for just about any fitness level and every… Read more »
Read MoreBest Spots to Capture a Sunset on Cape Ann
October 11, 2021 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeIf you are a photographer, you are probably well-aware that Cape Ann has some of the most beautiful sunsets in New England. There are so many fantastic landscapes and such incredible lighting in and around Gloucester and Cape Ann that it almost feels like “point and shoot” at times. Getting the perfect shot is all about timing and having a little bit of luck on your side as well. Here is a list of some favorite sunset spots to discover.
Read MorePlein Air Art on Cape Ann – Artists, Easels, and Competition
October 01, 2021 / Art and Music, Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeCape Ann’s rugged coast, natural light, and picturesque landscape are the enticing muse that draws artists from all over to paint a variety of familiar and not-so-familiar scenic landmarks and locations throughout the year. Artists can be seen setting up their easels to paint “en plein air” along Gloucester’s Back Shore, at Rocky Neck Art… Read more »
Read MoreIn the News: 3 great scenic drives in Massachusetts that will make you want to hit the road
September 15, 2021 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeDo you like to take scenic drives to discover new destinations? One of the best drives to experience Gloucester and Cape Ann is to go on a “maritime meander” on the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway any time of the year!
Read MoreIn the News: Coastal Charm, Cape Ann, Massachusetts
September 13, 2021 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeAs summer is winding down, plan a visit to experience Cape Ann and all the “fun, excitement, and adventure — and no crowds”! Cape Ann made Shape Magazine’s list of 5 undiscovered vacation spots” to discover this Fall!
Read More10 Years Later, Still Going Strong: Wicked Tuna Q&A with Captain Dave Carraro
September 07, 2021 / A Local Favorite, Good to Know, Local Characters, Outdoor Adventures10 years and 100 plus episodes later, National Geographic’s hit TV series, Wicked Tuna, is still going strong. We had a chance to “cast a line” of questions to Captain Dave Carraro to find out what it’s been like being part of this show that has brought our historic and authentic city worldwide.
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