Lighthouses of Cape Ann

Five 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 […]
32 Fun Things to do in Gloucester
With 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.
7 Cool Seabirds on Cape Ann | Birding In Rockport & Gloucester

BLOG 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 […]
Meet the Artists: Caroline Harvey and Sarah Slifer Swift

Meet local artists Caroline Harvey and Sarah Slifer Swift. Each has a passion for the arts (performance, dance, writing, and storytelling) and education in their respective mediums, plus run successful […]
The Best Bakeries On Cape Ann | Addison Choate
WITH 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 […]
Winter Bird Watching on Cape Ann is an Off-Season Delight

There 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!
Cocktail Recipes to Bring Some Holiday Cheer From Ryan & Wood Distillery

In 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 […]
Give the Gift of Gloucester: Stocking Stuffer Ideas $20 and Under!

Christmas is right around the corner and our team of elves has arrived in the “nick” of time to help you find those last-minute stocking stuffer gift ideas. Here are […]
A Q&A with Wicked Tuna’s T.J. Ott

Wicked Tuna fans are sure to recognize the Hot Tuna, the biggest boat featured on the show – in part thanks to the larger-than-life personality of its gregarious captain, T.J. […]
Q&A With Wicked Tuna’s Dave Marciano, Captain of the Hard Merchandise

In March 2020, Wicked Tuna premiered its 9th season on the National Geographic channel. This “monstah” of a TV series landed in the port of Gloucester, MA in 2012 which brought […]