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32 Fun Things to do in Gloucester

April 06, 2021 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

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

March 17, 2021 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

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 great place to visit in just about any season. If you despise birds though, we think you may want to dial it back a little… Read more »

Meet the Artists: Caroline Harvey and Sarah Slifer Swift

March 03, 2021 / Art and Music, Good to Know, Local Characters

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 businesses contributing to Gloucester’s vibrant artistic community. These are their stories.

In the News: Why this salty Massachusetts coastal town hooks artists

February 17, 2021 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Things to Do & See

PERMISSION TO POST BY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC| WRITTEN BY HANNAH SHEINBERG What attracts visitors and artists to the salty and beautiful coastal city of Gloucester? Writer Hannah Sheinberg spends time in Gloucester and shares her findings in her recent article featured on nationalgeographic.com. In Gloucester, maritime history and magical light lure visitors to the state’s lesser-known… Read more »

In the News: Join a sea shanty sing-along with Gloucester’s David Coffin

February 16, 2021 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Things to Do & See

PERMISSION TO POST FROM THE BOSTON GLOBE | Written by Lauren Daley | February 15, 2021 Sea shanties (or chanties) have been part of Gloucester’s history for ages and can still be heard to this day through local singing groups across Cape Ann and globally through the digital landscape. Originally working songs, this style of… Read more »

The Best Bakeries On Cape Ann | Addison Choate

January 20, 2021 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, Things to Do & See

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 goods. The alluring smell, colorful presentation, and sweet taste just seem to bring us back to happy times. Whether its childhood memories of licking the… Read more »

In the News: Beauport Reimagines Hotel Rooms as Work Spaces

January 12, 2021 / Good to Know, In The News

If you need change of scenery while working remotely, consider punching in at Beauport Hotel Gloucester for the day.

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

December 16, 2020 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, Things to Do & See

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 Cape Ann. Although Dave Wood has passed, Ryan & Wood Distillery continues its commitment and legacy as a family-owned business with Bob, Kathy, Doug and… Read more »

Give the Gift of Gloucester: Stocking Stuffer Ideas $20 and Under!

December 10, 2020 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Things to Do & See

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 some clever and quirky items that we discovered for $20 or under to fit every person on your holiday shopping list. For the Artisan… Read more »