A Captain Befriends a Sea Gull and Keeps the Crackers Coming
July 22, 2019 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWith permission to post by Billy Baker | Featured in The Boston Globe, July 20, 2019 It happens about 90 percent of the time. Maybe even more. But it’s not 100 percent of the time and this whole thing still seems so improbably – even after six years – that captain Heath Ellis says exactly nothing… Read more »
Read MoreHow to Spend A Weekend in Gloucester
July 17, 2019 / Good to Know, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWith permission to post by Paxton Sedler | Featured in Northshore Magazine, July 13, 2019, written by Lauren Gruber Breathtaking beaches, fresh-caught seafood, and quaint oceanside villages—Gloucester and its surrounding towns on Cape Ann are the perfect spots for a weekend getaway. This insider guide to one of New England’s best summer hangouts will help you… Read more »
Read More“Go Fish” in Gloucester
July 17, 2019 / Outdoor AdventuresGloucester has been fishing for nearly 400 years and you are welcome to join the fun. Gloucester’s prime location near major fishing grounds means you cannot get much closer to the fish. Onshore anglers can grab bait, tackle, and a saltwater fishing license and try for striped bass, winter or summer flounder, mackerel, bluefish, or… Read more »
Read MoreHow to Eat a Lobster
July 05, 2019 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, Things to Do & SeeHere in Gloucester, lobster is one of the tastiest and freshest dishes you can get. Fishermen catch pounds of lobster and bring them back to land to be boiled and served to those anxiously waiting. As many know, lobster can be one the trickiest delicacies to enjoy. Tie on your bib, melt the butter and… Read more »
Read More‘Wicked Tuna’ Captains re-up for 9th Season
June 14, 2019 / History/Maritime, In The NewsWITH PERMISSION TO POST BY GAIL MCCARTHY | FEATURED IN THE GLOUCESTER TIMES, JUNE 14, 2019 The hit National Geographic series “Wicked Tuna” has been renewed for a ninth season, and the finale of season eight airs this Sunday, June 16, at 9 p.m. in an extended 90-minute episode “The Final Tail.” In the finale of… Read more »
Read MoreTop 10 Bucket List
June 03, 2019 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Things to Do & SeeComing up with a Top Ten List isn’t easy. Gloucester has so much to offer and attracts a myriad of visitors—one can understand the challenge…we did our best! 1. Man at the Wheel Statue The statue, also known as the Gloucester Fisherman’s Memorial, presides over Stacy Boulevard, at the edge of Gloucester Harbor. Sculpted by artist… Read more »
Read MoreOver touristed: Cape Cod. Underappreciated: Cape Ann
May 17, 2019 / Good to Know, In The News, Things to Do & SeeWith permission to post by Alexandra Pecci | Featured in The Washington Post, May 9, 2019 For sandy beaches, historic art colonies and postcard-worthy landscapes without the mind-numbing traffic, try Massachusetts’s “other cape,” Cape Ann, where it’s relatively easy to find budget-friendly summer lodging. In Gloucester, known as America’s oldest seaport, a busy working waterfront… Read more »
Read MoreArtWeek 2019 on Cape Ann
April 07, 2019 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeArtWeek 2019 is happening on Cape Ann from April 26 – May 5. Come celebrate Massachusetts’ creativity in and around Gloucester, Rockport, Essex, and Manchester-by-the-Sea. Plan your Destination ArtWeek adventures and discover this amazing festival of innovative and creative events. Check the ArtWeek 2019 Calendar below or at artweekma.org to learn about all that’s happening on Cape Ann! Please… Read more »
Read MoreVoyage on the Schooner Ardelle
February 12, 2019 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWritten by Dan the Traveling Man | Published August 21, 2018 | With Permission to Publish I recently went on another trip to Gloucester. This time, I took a tour of its harbor on the Schooner Ardelle. It is a replica of a 19th-century wooden ship that was known as the Pinky Maine. From May… Read more »
Read MoreGirls’ Getaway Weekend in Gloucester: March 1 – 3, 2019
February 03, 2019 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeNeed a weekend away with your girlfriends? Relax, reconnect and reminisce with your pals on a Girls’ Weekend in Gloucester, MA! Whether you are coming to town for Beauport Hospitality Group’s at CruiseportGloucester or just looking to have a fun weekend with your friends, Gloucester and Cape Ann have everything you need. Lodging specials, shopping discounts,… Read more »
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