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Gloucester 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 & See

Excerpt 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 »

Girls’ Getaway Weekend in Gloucester and Rockport March 6-8

February 05, 2020 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, Things to Do & See

Mid-winter is the perfect time for a getaway with your besties! Relax, recharge, and unwind with a weekend trip to Gloucester and Cape Ann for our Girls’ Getaway Weekend promotions. Enjoy special discounts, offers, and unique events at participating events. Download your Passport and have fun!

Gloucester, MA: One of the Best 5 New England Winter Ocean Weekends

January 22, 2020 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Excerpt from Best 5 New England Winter Ocean Weekends | With permission from Yankee Magazine January 22, 2020 | 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… Read more »

The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation: 4th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration

January 16, 2020 / Art and Music, Things to Do & See

THE GLOUCESTER MEETINGHOUSE FOUNDATION PRESENTS THE FOURTH ANNUAL CELEBRATION FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY The event will be held Monday, January 20, 2020, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the historic 1806 Gloucester Meetinghouse, on the green at the corner of Church and Middle Streets. The program will unveil extensive research by the… Read more »

Local Character: Judith Sargent Murray

January 15, 2020 / History/Maritime, Local Characters, Things to Do & See

Judith Sargent Murray was an 18th-century pioneer on women’s educational, political and economic equality. John Adams and George Washington kept copies of her book, The Gleaner. Learn more about this early American feminist and essayist.

Talking Birds: Birdwatching Around Cape Ann

January 13, 2020 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Cape 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 »

Explore Gloucester: 9 Best Things to Do

January 09, 2020 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Excerpt 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 »

New Year, New You: Take Time for Pampering

January 07, 2020 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

It’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 »

Q&A With Wicked Tuna’s Dave Marciano, Captain of the Hard Merchandise

December 28, 2019 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

On 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 »

Give 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 & See

With 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.

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