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Over touristed: Cape Cod. Underappreciated: Cape Ann

May 17, 2019 / Good to Know, In The News, Things to Do & See

With 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 »

ArtWeek 2019 on Cape Ann

April 07, 2019 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

ArtWeek 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 »

Voyage on the Schooner Ardelle

February 12, 2019 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Written 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 »

Girls’ Getaway Weekend in Gloucester: March 1 – 3, 2019

February 03, 2019 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Need 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 Bridal Showcase at CruiseportGloucester or just looking to have a fun weekend with your friends, Gloucester and Cape Ann have everything you need. Lodging specials, shopping… Read more »

Gloucester Weekend Guide: The Perfect Escape From Boston

December 29, 2018 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

We agree with Wanderluluu that Gloucester should be a destination location on your New England travel list. Gloucester is the perfect spot for a weekend adventure and is just a short trip north of Boston. There’s so much to discover even when traveling solo.

Meet the Artists: Beth Williams, Melody Phaneuf, David Calvo

December 27, 2018 / Good to Know, Things to Do & See

Beth Williams is a studio jeweler and glass beadmaker whose original focus in metals shifted to incorporate the kaleidoscope of colors and textures that glass now contributes to her work. Combining glass, gold, and silver, Beth creates contemporary elegant jewelry that is colorful, playful and sculptural. From her earliest beginnings in stained (“flat”) glass, Beth’s… Read more »

20 Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas Under $20

December 19, 2018 / Good to Know, Things to Do & See

Season’s Greetings! Christmas is right around the corner and we’ve arrived just in the nick of time to help you with those last-minute stocking stuffer gifts ideas! We’ve uncovered some pretty cool twenty under $20 stocking stuffers to fit every person on your holiday shopping list and all of our ideas are available from local… Read more »

Cheers to the Holidays with Festive Spirits in and around Gloucester!

December 06, 2018 / Good to Know, Things to Do & See

The winter holidays are truly one of the most wonderful times of year when the city streets, storefronts, and neighborhoods are aglow with the comfort and joys of the seasons. It’s also the time of year for giving back to your community or to an organization that is near and dear to your heart. While… Read more »

Discover Twenty Things Under $20 in Gloucester MA

October 15, 2018 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Making the most of your visit to Gloucester doesn’t mean that you have to spend a lot of money. There are so many great things to see and do for all ages and interests that are free or reasonably priced. Here is our list of Twenty Things Under $20 to discover on your next trip… Read more »

Down to the Sea: Boating in Gloucester, MA