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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Cameras Ready: Best Spots to Capture a Sunset on Cape Ann

Heave Away, Haul Away: History of Sea Shanties

Gloucester-Caught Bluefin Tuna: Local Historian Justin Demetri’s Wicked Good Fish Tale!

Cameras Ready: Best Spots to Capture a Sunset on Cape Ann

Heave Away, Haul Away: History of Sea Shanties

Gloucester-Caught Bluefin Tuna: Local Historian Justin Demetri’s Wicked Good Fish Tale!

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Beaches & Lighthouses

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Meet Loblolly, the Gloucester Lobster

Discover Gloucester’s new travel ambassador, Loblolly, is ready to take you on an adventure! Learn about Loblolly.

Catch our #LoblollyinGloucester videos, make your plans to visit us – and who knows, you might just see Loblolly along your journey to Gloucester, Cape Ann.

Loblolly in Gloucester

Loblolly the lobster experienced a few nights in luxury at the Beauport Hotel. From a rooftop pool to bicycles just for guests - it is seaside getaway that was more than we could fit in just one video! Watch for a glimpse at the fun and subscribe for more of what you can expect from the Beauport experience.

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Adventures With Loblolly: Beauport Hotel

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Events Calendar: Things to Do in Gloucester

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Plein Air Art on Cape Ann – Artists, Easels, and Competition

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Oct 13

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Beautiful photo by @capeannlobstermen! We are reposting their post letting you know that…Sea Urchins are back in stock!

ORDER NOW while supplies last!🔥

Come on down and get some fresh seafood at 111 East Main Street in Gloucester, MA.
Order online or give us a call at 978-559-7988 or email orders@capeannlobstermen.com

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Oct 10

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Goodbye wonderful beach, already looking forward to next year at the Vista.

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Oct 9

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Cape Ann Plein Air artist Mat Barber Kennedy is painting at Roy Moore Lobster Co. (39 Bearskin, Rockport) for today’s Dine + Live Paint event until 2:00pm today!

#discovergloucester #rediscovergloucester #capa2021

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Sep 28

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Passing clouds and stunning reflection in Gloucester’s water.
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Sep 26

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Add a bit of spice to your weekend with Mile Marker One’s 4 Pepper Maria! Put your spice level to the test with their habanero, California, red and jalapeño pepper infused tequila and coated with a Tajin spice rim.

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Sep 25

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Lobsta Land’s ‘The Tuna Tower’ is refreshing, filling, and delicious! Enjoy dining outdoors on their deck overlooking the marsh or indoors.

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Sep 24

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Sep 23

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Sail into fall aboard the @schoonerardelle ~ public sails and private charters 🍂
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Sep 19

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Mark your calendars for the Cape Ann Plein Air Quickdraw.

Join 125 Artists celebrating outdoor painting and socially distanced art Monday, October 11th from 9am to 4pm at @maritimegloucester on Harbor Loop Drive.

Sponsored by @charlesfinearts , this timed painting competition and sale takes place in one focused location on Cape Ann. You can smell the wet paint in the air and see the expert portraits of the scenery come to life en plein air.

Painters will have just two hours to complete their works, before their work will be hung, wet, on easels for visitors and buyers to pursue or take home. All artworks created will be available for sale between 12-4 pm.

$2,000 in prizes are awarded to the top painters – the energy and excitement will be high, along with the quality of work. Juried and non juried artists will be judged separately, yet prizes will be the same amount for both groups ($500, $300, $200 in both levels!).

Pssst…. Melt Food Truck will be there with food for sale!

FOR ARTISTS: Register Online below, fee of $25 to enter

#capa2021 #pleinair #pleinairquickdraw #meltfoodtruck #discovergloucester #rediscovergloucester #capeann

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Sep 18

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Did you know that that Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House was the summer home of one of America’s first professional interior designers, Henry Davis Sleeper? Go on a virtual Adventure with Loblolly, our traveling lobster on a special tour of this National Historic Landmark and discover another one of Gloucester's gems. Catch the full video episode by clicking in the link in our bio!

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Sep 16

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From trap-to-table and farm-to-table, enjoy a waterfront dining experience overlooking the Annisquam River at Mile Marker One! The restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner from Wednesday through Sunday for dine-in or to go. Dine on the Bridge Deck or at their new Raw Bar!

Mile Marker One is our featured business spotlight of the week! Check out their Local Insider Travel Tip by clicking on the link in our bio.

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Sep 12

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Beautiful light and colors in Gloucester.
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Sep 8

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There is still plenty of summertime left to see the whales and other sea creatures on a whale watch with Cape Ann Whale Watch. Plan your outdoor adventures today with our featured buisness partner at www.seethewhales.com 🐋

Photo: Cape Ann Images
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Sep 6

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Raising the sails on the Schooner Ardelle. Discover Gloucester was on board on of their 1-hour sails during Maritime Heritage Day!

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Sep 6

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A perfect weather day for this year’s Maritime Heritage Day! We look forward to next year’s event already!

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