Let’s go tide pooling! 5 spots filled with the magic of sea life
September 04, 2020 / Good to Know, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt from The Boston Globe | Written by Globe Correspondents, Diane Blair and Pamela | Photo by Erin Clark | Published September 4, 2020 If you love to go tide pooling, then Wingaersheek Beach is one magical destination to add to your day trip list! Winga is one of 5 coastal spots featured in a… Read more »
Read MoreExploring Historic Massachusetts Harbors
August 30, 2020 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt from Exploring Historic Massachusetts Harbors | With Permission to post from Gallagher’s Travel | Written by Deidre Frost |Photo by Deidre Frost Looking for a quick seaside escape? You’ll find plenty of choices along the Eastern seaboard. Two outstanding destinations combining historic cities and seaports that come to mind; Salem and Gloucester, Massachusetts. Both share… Read more »
Read MoreDiscover Gloucester launches new campaign to be “backyard tourists”
July 08, 2020 / Good to Know, In The NewsBoston 25 News featured Discover Gloucester’s “Be a Visitor in Your Own Backyard” campaign supporting local businesses throughout the Gloucester, Cape Ann community. We invite you to ReDiscover Gloucester! Click on the image below for the full news segment .
Read MoreKay Ellis Memorial Scholarship Awards Four Local College Bound Students
July 01, 2020 / Good to Know, In The NewsIn May 2020, the Kay Ellis Memorial Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships to four local students for the upcoming academic year. Sadly the 2020 fundraising event has been canceled due to the coronavirus. Stay tuned for more details on the 2021 Kay Ellis Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser.
Read More10 Gloucester Destinations You Can Safely Visit This Summer
June 24, 2020 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt from Going places: Drive to historic seaside village of Gloucester, MA | Published June 22, 2020 | Travel Writer Karen Rubin Looking for destinations that you can drive to, but bring you to some level of paradise, escape, revitalization? Gloucester, Ma., fits the bill, especially in these times: It is a charming beach destination… Read more »
Read MoreSupport Local: Take-out/Delivery Service & Online Shopping on Cape Ann
June 19, 2020 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, In The NewsAs we all know by now, in an effort to combat Coronavirus, Governor Baker has imposed restraints on restaurants as part of the social distancing measures. As Gloucester and Cape Ann gradually reopens according to the State’s Phased Reopening Plan, many restaurants are providing take-out and delivery, if they are able, some with limited or… Read more »
Read MoreGloucester Public Beaches and Stage Fort Park Reopening Phase 1 Plan
May 21, 2020 / Good to Know, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeThe City of Gloucester shared its Phase 1 Plan for Reopening Public Beaches and Stage Fort Park. Please click on the link for the complete update on the City’s plan for welcoming the public back to its beaches and Stage Fort Park as the warm weather arrives: https://gloucester-ma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1480.
Read MoreCelebrating Mother’s Day with online, curbside specials!
May 05, 2020 / Good to Know, In The News, Things to Do & SeeMother’s Day is right around the corner. During this most difficult time, now more than ever, it’s incredibly important that we make connections with all those super moms out there while keeping the required amount of social distancing intact. Several shops on Cape Ann are doing business through online order, offering safe curbside pickup and… Read more »
Read MoreGloucester400: The 400 Stories Project
April 27, 2020 / Good to Know, In The News, Local CharactersGloucester400TM is introducing its 400 Stories Project on www.gloucesterma400.org. Gloucester residents of all ages and backgrounds are invited to submit true stories and factual accounts about memorable people from Gloucester they have known.
Read MoreCoronavirus (COVID-19) Preparedness in Gloucester – What Visitors Need to Know
March 31, 2020 / Good to Know, In The NewsUpdated March 31, 2020 Discover Gloucester shares everyone’s concern regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19). Our first priority is the health and safety of Gloucester’s visitors, residents and businesses. We are working with our partners in Gloucester and in the travel and tourism industry at large, to implement and communicate about best practices for keeping people healthy and… Read more »
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