In the News: How To Spend A Perfect Weekend In Gorgeous Gloucester, Massachusetts
May 11, 2022 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt from How To Spend a Perfect Weekend in Gorgeous Gloucester, Massachusetts | Written by Sandi Barrett | Published by Travel Awaits Miles of rocky coastline peppered with lush green spaces, sandy beaches, and gorgeous vistas make Gloucester, Massachusetts, a perfect weekend getaway destination. Cape Ann newbies will be enchanted by the kick-back coastal vibe,… Read more »
Read MoreIn the News: For a change of scenery minus the hassle, think Gloucester
April 09, 2022 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeePermission to post Boston Globe article | Written by Diane Bair and Pamela Wright | Updated April 7, 2022, 12:00 pm Read the article in the Boston Globe HERE. First in a series of occasional stories looking at closer-to-home destinations with fresh eyes. It’s hard to get excited about a spring break staycation when you’ve done… Read more »
Read More7 Fan-Favorite Movies Filmed on Cape Ann
April 06, 2022 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeBlog written by Addison Choate | 7 Fan-Favorite Movies Filmed on Cape Ann | April 5, 2022 Have you experienced the rugged beauty of Cape Ann? Regardless of whether you’ve visited our stunning enclave in person, chances are you’ve seen our neck of the woods onscreen. Turns out, Cape Ann is the filming location of… Read more »
Read MoreGloucester 400 Stories Project: Fish-Packing Tales
March 22, 2022 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Local CharactersMeet the two Marias. In this Gloucester 400 Stories project, Maria (Mia) Millefoglie’s recollects working at a fish packing plant in the late 1960’s, and how her aunt Maria (Zi Zi) Millefoglie organized the workers for better working conditions.
Read MoreIn the News: 7 Amazing Women from North Shore History
March 06, 2022 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Local CharactersMarch is Women’s History Month. Northshore Magazine highlights amazing women from the north shore who made a significant imact in history. Three of them were from Gloucester and Rockport.
Read MoreIn the News: Here’s The Story Behind The Fisherman’s Memorial In Massachusetts
February 16, 2022 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeIf you live in Gloucester, you may already be familiar with the story of the most iconic statue in town. If you’re a visitor, you may have noticed it, maybe wondered about it, or maybe not thought much about it at all. Regardless, the Fisherman’s Memorial statue is certainly the most recognizable landmark in town…and here is the story behind The Man at the Wheel.
Read MoreCelebrate love in Gloucester this February
February 02, 2022 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeHello February! We welcome the second (and shortest) month of the year. The temperature is cold but the days are starting to get longer. Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and kids and families look forward to a school break mid-month. Release those mid-winter blues by feeling the love in and around Gloucester with these cozy and creative things to do this month.
Read MoreIn the News: You Can Hike To An Abandoned Town, Visit A Castle, And Dine On Portuguese Food In Gloucester
January 27, 2022 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeOnly In Your State | Written by Melissa Mahoney | January 21, 2022 | Cover Photo by Paul Keleher from Mass, US/Wikimedia Commons Small towns and cities throughout the Bay State have so much to offer visitors. From historical sites to parks, outdoor recreation, fantastic restaurants, and more, you never know what you’ll discover. If you find… Read more »
Read MoreGreat Gloucester Reads at the Sawyer Free Library!
January 25, 2022 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Things to Do & SeeSamuel Sawyer’s commitment to a public library for the people of Gloucester continues to resonate. His vision echoes throughout the city and reverberates in every person who has ever walked into the Sawyer Free Library to take out a book, attend a program, or research a topic. Come visit the library to learn more about… Read more »
Read MoreIn the News: Free ‘So Salty’ fest celebrates Gloucester
January 20, 2022 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeGloucester is celebrating its “salty” character with a two-day festival weekend filled with many free events and activities on January 22 and 23. Learn more about this celebration in the Gloucester Daily Times article, Free ‘So Salty’ fest celebrates Gloucester.
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