Gloucester, Massachusetts

Gloucester Massachusetts is a place for truly authentic adventure! Just a 45 minute car ride from downtown Boston, Gloucester, home to America’s oldest seaport, offers so much to see and do no matter the season! This gorgeous coastal community boasts of hometown spirit, maritime history, fresh seafood and a spectacular working waterfront. Our natural beauty is an ever-changing backdrop to explore, and also home to artists, independent shops, award-winning restaurants, with beach strolls and nature trails for everyone to enjoy. We invite you to DISCOVER GLOUCESTER!

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Why This Salty Massachusetts Coastal Town Hooks Artists

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Gloucester’s Rich History

Why This Salty Massachusetts Coastal Town Hooks Artists

Gloucester, MA: One of the Best Winter Ocean Weekends

Gloucester’s Rich History

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Feb 28

One of the many beautiful scenic views along Gloucester’s shoreline. Thank you to the @themillennialdaytripper for sharing your photo with us from your recent day trip to our coastal city.
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Feb 27

The full moon gleaming over Gloucester’s Man at the Wheel statue. Tonight is the next full moon. Perhaps we’ll catch a glimpse of it with a break in the clouds. Thank you @wanderblustphotos for sharing your stunning photo with us.
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Feb 25

#Repost @maritimegloucester with @make_repost
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Maritime Gloucester's 2021 Winter Lecture Series starts this coming Tuesday, March 2 with Justin Demetri presenting an entertaining exploration of the changes and innovations that brought the schooner from Banker to Racing Fisherman. RSVP at www.maritimegloucester.org

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Feb 24

Happy birthday artist Winslow Homer! We are reposting this beautiful work by Homer and Cape Ann Museum’s post. CAM is our featured #BusinessSpotlight. Check out their current in-person and virtual programming and events at www.capeannmuseum.org.
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One of Cape Ann's earliest and most celebrated summer artists was Winslow Homer who came to Gloucester in the summer of 1873 and again in 1880. Celebrate the day he was born by learning about the artist in this “Afternoon Round Table Wrap-up,” offered in conjunction with past special exhibition “Homer at the Beach,” from the #CAMVideoVault! Join Kathleen Foster, Robert L. McNeil, Jr. Curator of American Art and Director at the Center for American Art, @philamuseum; Martha Tedeschi, Elizabeth and John Moors Cabot Director at @harvardartmuseums; and Sylvia Yount, Lawrence A. Fleischman Curator in Charge, The American Wing at @metmuseum as they provide insights on Homer’s life and works from the exhibition.
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View the program at the link in our bio or at vimeo.com/capeannmuseum.
Pick up a copy of the “Homer at the Beach” exhibition catalogue at the CAM Shop to look back at some of the artworks mentioned. You can also purchase the catalogue online at capeannmuseum.org/shop.
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Winslow Homer (1836-1910), “Gloucester Harbor and Ten Pound Island,” 1880. Watercolor on paper. Collection of the Cape Ann Museum, Gloucester, MA. Gift of the children of Harold and Betty Bell, 2010 [2010.28].

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Feb 23

What lures visitors and artists to our salty city, Gloucester, Massacusetts? Read the wonderful article written by @hannahbove on its charms featured in the most recent @natgeotravel! Link in our bio.
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Feb 21

We love this gorgeous scenic view of Gloucester’s snow covered boulevard and Gloucester Harbor.
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