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The 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 & See

WITH 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 »

‘Homer at the Beach’ Art Exhibit Opens at Cape Ann

August 09, 2019 / Art and Music, Good to Know, In The News, Things to Do & See

WITH PERMISSION TO POST BY KEITH POWERS | FEATURED IN WICKED LOCAL ON AUGUST 5, 2019 The great American landscape painter and illustrator Winslow Homer set up his easel in Gloucester on several different occasions during the late 1800s, living on Cape Ann and painting the waterfront and seascape. A new exhibition at the Cape Ann… Read more »

Discovering Gloucester with The Flying Couponer

August 06, 2019 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Things to Do & See

WITH PERMISSION TO POST BY MARY | FEATURED IN THE ONLINE BLOG THE FLYING COUPONER JULY 30, 2019 As soon as we arrived at the Vista Motel in Gloucester, we knew we were in a very special place. The motel is absolutely lovely and its staff is so welcoming. We felt like we belong, right there. The view… Read more »

Christmas in July Promotion

July 25, 2019 / Good to Know, Things to Do & See

Discover Gloucester is debuting our newest promotion: Christmas in July! This specially design campaign allows anyone to use discounts, codes and specific offers during the winter months when visiting our city. Have you ever dreamed about sitting by a fire, listening to music, on a festive wintery night overlooking the ocean? It’s magical! Now is your chance! Below… Read more »

A Costal Treasure Chest Awaits in Gloucester

July 24, 2019 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

With permission to post by Linda Greenstein | Featured in The Boston Globe, July 20, 2019 A sunny July day just begs for a trip to the ocean. The North Shore offers many fine seaside communities, but Gloucester — Americas Oldest Seaport — was my choice. Read Linda’s full article here.

A Captain Befriends a Sea Gull and Keeps the Crackers Coming

July 22, 2019 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

With permission to post by Billy Baker | Featured in The Boston Globe, July 20, 2019 It happens about 90 percent of the time. Maybe even more. But it’s not 100 percent of the time and this whole thing still seems so improbably – even after six years – that captain Heath Ellis says exactly nothing… Read more »

How to Spend A Weekend in Gloucester

July 17, 2019 / Good to Know, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

With permission to post by Paxton Sedler | Featured in Northshore Magazine, July 13, 2019, written by Lauren Gruber Breathtaking beaches, fresh-caught seafood, and quaint oceanside villages—Gloucester and its surrounding towns on Cape Ann are the perfect spots for a weekend getaway. This insider guide to one of New England’s best summer hangouts will help you… Read more »

How to Eat a Lobster

July 05, 2019 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, Things to Do & See

Here in Gloucester, lobster is one of the tastiest and freshest dishes you can get. Fishermen catch pounds of lobster and bring them back to land to be boiled and served to those anxiously waiting. As many know, lobster can be one the trickiest delicacies to enjoy. Tie on your bib, melt the butter and… Read more »

St. Peter’s Fiesta and The Greasy Pole

June 17, 2019 / History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

One of the greatest traditions here in Gloucester, MA is the St. Peter’s Fiesta which is a combination of a religious festival and celebration for the community. The event is held from June 26 to June 30, 2019 throughout the city. It is a celebration of the city’s commercial fishing and faith, that has grown to… Read more »

Top 10 Bucket List

June 03, 2019 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Things to Do & See

Coming up with a Top Ten List isn’t easy. Gloucester has so much to offer and attracts a myriad of visitors—one can understand the challenge…we did our best! 1. Man at the Wheel Statue The statue, also known as the Gloucester Fisherman’s Memorial, presides over Stacy Boulevard, at the edge of Gloucester Harbor. Sculpted by artist… Read more »

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