Gloucester 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 MoreMeet the Artists: Beth Williams, Melody Phaneuf, David Calvo
December 27, 2018 / Good to Know, Things to Do & SeeBeth Williams is a studio jeweler and glass beadmaker whose original focus in metals shifted to incorporate the kaleidoscope of colors and textures that glass now contributes to her work. Combining glass, gold, and silver, Beth creates contemporary elegant jewelry that is colorful, playful and sculptural. From her earliest beginnings in stained (“flat”) glass, Beth’s… Read more »
Read More20 Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas Under $20
December 19, 2018 / Good to Know, Things to Do & SeeSeason’s Greetings! Christmas is right around the corner and we’ve arrived just in the nick of time to help you with those last-minute stocking stuffer gifts ideas! We’ve uncovered some pretty cool twenty under $20 stocking stuffers to fit every person on your holiday shopping list and all of our ideas are available from local… Read more »
Read MoreCheers to the Holidays with Festive Spirits in and around Gloucester!
December 06, 2018 / Good to Know, Things to Do & SeeThe winter holidays are truly one of the most wonderful times of year when the city streets, storefronts, and neighborhoods are aglow with the comfort and joys of the seasons. It’s also the time of year for giving back to your community or to an organization that is near and dear to your heart. While… Read more »
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 MoreFrom Our Hearths to Yours: Favorite Thanksgiving Side Dishes and More
November 14, 2018 / Good to Know, Things to Do & SeeThanksgiving dinner is filled with family and friends and can be the traditional feast or a creative potluck. From mashed potatoes and stuffing, to the assortment of pies, it’s simply a wonderful time. We reached out to several of our local chefs to find out what their favorite seasonal recipes are that they love to… Read more »
Read MoreThe Gloucester Military Heritage & War Memorial Trail
November 05, 2018 / Good to Know, History, 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 MoreDiscover Twenty Things Under $20 in Gloucester MA
October 15, 2018 / Good to Know, History, 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, 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 »
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