Lighthouses of Cape Ann
April 29, 2021 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeSix iconic lighthouses stand tall along the Cape Ann coastline to protect seafarers from rocky shores and shoals. They offer historians and romantics alike a glimpse into Cape Ann’s maritime lore and legacy. Lighthouses are a comfort to mariners to this day, and despite the use of GPS and electronic aids for navigation, they still… Read more »
Read MoreIn the News: How to Spend a Day on Cape Ann
April 19, 2021 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt from North Shore Magazine | How to Spend a Day on Cape Ann | Published April 2, 2021 When planning your trip to Cape Ann, add Gloucester to your agenda and discover all that our historic seaport city offers visitors. Northshore Magazine’s article “How to Spend a Day on Cape Ann” shares several wonderful… Read more »
Read More32 Fun Things to do in Gloucester
April 06, 2021 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWith the anticipation of the warmer weather on the horizon, you may be thinking of planning a day trip or a longer stay to visit Cape Ann this Spring or Summer. No matter what time of year it is, our friends at Addison Choate have compiled an amazing list of fun and safe things to discover in Gloucester.
Read More7 Cool Seabirds on Cape Ann | Birding In Rockport & Gloucester
March 17, 2021 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeBLOG WRITTEN BY ADDISON CHOATE Snowbirds That May Bring Out Your Inner Birder. Whether you’re an avid birder, a novice birder, or you completely despise birds, Cape Ann is a great place to visit in just about any season. If you despise birds though, we think you may want to dial it back a little… Read more »
Read MoreIn the News: Fitz Henry Lane’s Hometown Harbor
March 03, 2021 / Art and Music, History/Maritime, In The News, Things to Do & SeeEXCERPT FROM FITZ HENRY LANE’S HOMETOWN HARBOR | THE WALL STREET JOURNAL | PUBLISHED MARCH 3, 2021 | PHOTO BY CAPE ANN MUSEUM We are delighted to share this captivating feature from The Wall Street Journal highlighting the “Cape Ann Museum’s unparalleled collection of 19th-century painter and printmaker’s luminous works. From its earliest days as… Read more »
Read MoreIn the News: Why this salty Massachusetts coastal town hooks artists
February 17, 2021 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Things to Do & SeePERMISSION TO POST BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC| WRITTEN BY HANNAH SHEINBERG What attracts visitors and artists to the salty and beautiful coastal city of Gloucester? Writer Hannah Sheinberg spends time in Gloucester and shares her findings in her recent article featured on nationalgeographic.com. In Gloucester, maritime history and magical light lure visitors to the state’s lesser-known… Read more »
Read MoreIn the News: Join a sea shanty sing-along with Gloucester’s David Coffin
February 16, 2021 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Things to Do & SeePERMISSION TO POST FROM THE BOSTON GLOBE | Written by Lauren Daley | February 15, 2021 Sea shanties (or chanties) have been part of Gloucester’s history for ages and can still be heard to this day through local singing groups across Cape Ann and globally through the digital landscape. Originally working songs, this style of… Read more »
Read MoreThe Best Bakeries On Cape Ann | Addison Choate
January 20, 2021 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, Things to Do & SeeWITH PERMISSION TO REPOST BY ADDISON CHOATE The Best Bakeries on Cape Ann | Addison Choate’s Gloucester & Rockport Favorites Let’s face it there is just something special about baked goods. The alluring smell, colorful presentation, and sweet taste just seem to bring us back to happy times. Whether its childhood memories of licking the… Read more »
Read MoreWinter Bird Watching on Cape Ann is an Off-Season Delight
January 05, 2021 / Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeThere are many beaches, parks and reservation lands along the North Shore that are considered bird watching “hot spots.” Cape Ann is a winter birding paradise!
Read MoreCocktail Recipes to Bring Some Holiday Cheer From Ryan & Wood Distillery
December 16, 2020 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, Things to Do & SeeIn 2006, Bob Ryan and his nephew Dave Wood founded Ryan & Wood Distillery with the dream of producing small batch spirits in their coastal home of Gloucester, Massachusetts on Cape Ann. Although Dave Wood has passed, Ryan & Wood Distillery continues its commitment and legacy as a family-owned business with Bob, Kathy, Doug and… Read more »
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