In The News: 12 Best Places to Travel in August
May 01, 2023 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Things to Do & SeePhoto: James Keith/Getty Images EXCERPT FROM 12 BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN AUGUST | WRITTEN BY PATRICIA DOHERTY | PUBLISHED IN TRAVEL + LEISURE These are the best places to visit in August in the United States and around the world. When July turns into August and you’re fretting that summer is flying by too… Read more »
Read MoreTop Spots for a Bike Tour Around Gloucester
May 01, 2023 / Food and Drink, Things to Do & SeeSpring is the perfect time to enjoy the many historic landmarks, sandy beaches, and unique dining spots in Gloucester. If you love to explore while on your bike, even better! Gloucester is the perfect spot to spend the day and experience some historic landmarks, scenic vistas, cultural attractions, and (of course) some delicious food. Whether… Read more »
Read MoreThe Fabric of Gloucester’s Economy Part 2
April 05, 2023 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See, UncategorizedIn the first part of the Fabric of Gloucester’s Economy blog, we explored the early fishing industry and economy along the coast of Gloucester from the pre-colonial era through the colonial era and up to the 1900s. Now let’s take a look at Gloucester’s working port, the fishing industry, lobstering, tourism, and how the waterfront… Read more »
Read MoreSpend Valentine’s Day In Gloucester, Massachusetts
February 01, 2023 / Food and Drink, Things to Do & SeeWhether you’ve been married for decades, just met a romantic partner, or want to spend the day with your best gal pals, Valentine’s Day is the perfect date to celebrate in beautiful Gloucester, Massachusetts. From the more traditional ways to spend the holiday such as with chocolates and a bottle of wine, to a weekend… Read more »
Read MoreIn The News: 10 Things to Do on the North Shore in January and February
January 09, 2023 / A Local Favorite, Art and Music, Food and Drink, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt from 10 Things to Do on the North Shore in January and February | Written by Natalie Gale | Published in Northshore Magazine Instead of hunkering down this winter, take advantage of the quiet off-season here on the North Shore to explore all the offerings we have right in our own backyard. From outdoor… Read more »
Read MoreThe Great Gloucester Pumpkin Expedition
September 29, 2022 / A Local Favorite, Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, Local Characters, Things to Do & See, UncategorizedThe Great Gloucester Pumpkin Expedition | Kathleen Williams Several millennia before Samuel de Champlain tossed his anchor into Le Beau Port, and before Captain John Smith figured out how to spell “Tragabigzanda,” there were…pumpkins. In fact, scientists estimate that pumpkins have been around for more than 9,000 years, or slightly longer than it takes the… Read more »
Read MorePoet’s Day Off: A Writer’s Eye on Downtown Gloucester
September 29, 2022 / A Local Favorite, Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeePoet’s Day Off: A Writer’s Eye on Downtown Gloucester | Adam Tessier I learned quickly, as almost every aspiring writer does, that I’d probably never earn a living from poetry. Almost no one is a full-time poet. But the fantasy is potent: to travel through life collecting images, words, experiences, and then transform them into… Read more »
Read MoreIn the News: Weekend road trip: Cape Ann, Massachusetts
August 08, 2022 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt from Weekend road trip: Cape Ann, Massachusetts | Written by Robin Catalano | Published in the Albany Times Union Whale watching, historic architecture and coastal relaxation at the Bay State’s ‘other cape’ Celebrities, politicians and other glitterati have long flocked to Cape Cod for a seaside summer escape. But a more relaxed coastal experience… Read more »
Read MoreIn The News: Hit the Road: a 40-mile getaway to Gloucester
July 19, 2022 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeEXCERPT FROM Hit the Road: a 40-mile getaway to Gloucester WRITTEN BY SARA FRAZIER | PUBLISHED BY BOStoday Last month, we kicked off our summer road trip series, Hit the Road, with an outdoor adventure to Acadia National Park. If you checked it out, we’d love to hear about it. This month, we’re continuing the… Read more »
Read MoreIn The News: 17 Ways to Eat, Shop, and Explore Your Way Through Gloucester
June 23, 2022 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeEXCERPT FROM 17 Ways to Eat, Shop, and Explore Your Way Through Gloucester WRITTEN BY SARAH SHEMKUS | PUBLISHED BY NORTHSHORE MAGAZINE Once you step off the beach in Gloucester, you’ll discover a community rich in heritage, food, and the arts. Here are a few of our favorite ways to enjoy this unique and dynamic… Read more »
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