Explore Gloucester and Cape Ann…Virtually!
April 09, 2020 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Things to Do & SeeWe invite you to explore Gloucester and Cape Ann from the comfort of your own home. We’ve collected a variety of virtual tours and events that offer entertainment, meditation, good health, art, history, and education, too! Although we are not able to greet you personally, we hope that you find these experiences enjoyable and engaging…. Read more »
Read MoreScenic Nature Trails to discover in and around Gloucester
March 27, 2020 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeePlan a great outdoor adventure and take advantage of nature’s many benefits discovering the scenic walking and hiking trails in Gloucester and around Cape Ann.
Read MoreWinter Bird Watching on Cape Ann is an Off-Season Delight
March 08, 2020 / 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 MoreGloucester 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 & SeeExcerpt 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 »
Read MoreGirls’ Getaway Weekend in Gloucester and Rockport March 6-8
February 05, 2020 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, Things to Do & SeeMid-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!
Read More7 Unique Travel Destinations and Recommendations
January 30, 2020 / In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeGloucester, Massachusetts is the ONLY USA destination location featured in Wanderful’s list of 7 unique places to travel to in 2020. For a truly authentic travel experience, put Gloucester on your trip list.
Read MoreGloucester, MA: One of the Best 5 New England Winter Ocean Weekends
January 22, 2020 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt 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 »
Read MoreThe Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation: 4th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
January 16, 2020 / Art and Music, Things to Do & SeeTHE 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 »
Read MoreLocal Character: Judith Sargent Murray
January 15, 2020 / History/Maritime, Local Characters, Things to Do & SeeJudith 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.
Read MoreTalking Birds: Birdwatching Around Cape Ann
January 13, 2020 / 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 »
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