The Gloucester Military Heritage & War Memorial Trail
April 05, 2019 / 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 core of this Gloucester Military Heritage & War Memorial Trail is in Gloucester’s downtown area. For those… Read more »
Read MoreVoyage on the Schooner Ardelle
February 12, 2019 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWritten by Dan the Traveling Man | Published August 21, 2018 | With Permission to Publish I recently went on another trip to Gloucester. This time, I took a tour of its harbor on the Schooner Ardelle. It is a replica of a 19th-century wooden ship that was known as the Pinky Maine. From May… Read more »
Read MoreGirls’ Getaway Weekend in Gloucester: March 1 – 3, 2019
February 03, 2019 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeNeed a weekend away with your girlfriends? Relax, reconnect and reminisce with your pals on a Girls’ Weekend in Gloucester, MA! Whether you are coming to town for Beauport Hospitality Group’s Bridal Showcase at CruiseportGloucester or just looking to have a fun weekend with your friends, Gloucester and Cape Ann have everything you need. Lodging specials, shopping… Read more »
Read MoreTalking Birds: Birdwatching Around Cape Ann
January 15, 2019 / 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 MoreGloucester, 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/Maritime, 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/Maritime, 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 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, 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 »
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