New Online Non-Resident Beach Parking Reservations: Good Harbor Beach, Wingaersheek Beach, Stage Fort Park
May 20, 2022 / Good to Know, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeThe City of Gloucester’s non-resident beach parking reservation system is now open! Use the Gloucester Yodel Pass website to purchase non-resident beach parking passes for Good Harbor Beach, Wingaersheek Beach, and Stage Fort Park. Reservations are required for non-residents starting Memorial Day Weekend and must be made via the website.
Read MoreIn 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 MoreDiscover Gloucester Appoints New Executive Director Tess McColgan
May 10, 2022 / Good to Know, In The News, Local CharactersTess McColgan is named the new Executive Director for Discover Gloucester, the city of Gloucester Destination Marketing Organization.
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 MoreIn the News: Gloucester-based CODA Makes History With Three Oscar Wins…
March 30, 2022 / Art and Music, Good to Know, In The News, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt from Gloucester-based CODA Makes History With Three Oscar Wins Including Best Picture | North Shore Magazine | Written by SARAH SHEMKUS | March 28, 2022 | Photo from the film CODA North Shore residents celebrated last night as CODA, the critically acclaimed movie set in Gloucester, won all three Academy Awards for which it was nominated, including… Read more »
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: ‘Wicked Tuna’ returns for Season 11
February 24, 2022 / Good to Know, In The News, Local CharactersThe “monstah” bluefin tuna competition is back! Wicked Tuna returns for Season 11 with new fishing adventures in Gloucester, Massachusetts on National Geographic TV.
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 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 »
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