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 & SeeWith 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.
Read More7 Cool Seabirds on Cape Ann | Birding In Rockport & Gloucester
March 17, 2021 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeBLOG 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 »
Read MoreWinter Bird Watching on Cape Ann is an Off-Season Delight
January 05, 2021 / Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeThere are many beaches, parks and reservation lands along the North Shore that are considered bird watching “hot spots.” Cape Ann is a winter birding paradise!
Read MoreThe Holidays in Gloucester – Enjoy Holiday Cheer During your Cape Ann Visit
December 07, 2020 / Art and Music, Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeThe holiday season is looking a bit different this year, but Gloucester and Cape Ann are as cheerful as ever.
Read MoreA Q&A with Wicked Tuna’s T.J. Ott
November 17, 2020 / Good to Know, Local Characters, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeWicked Tuna fans are sure to recognize the Hot Tuna, the biggest boat featured on the show – in part thanks to the larger-than-life personality of its gregarious captain, T.J. Ott. BORN AND RAISED in the fishing community of Broad Channel, New York, T.J. was introduced to the commercial fishing trade by his father, Tim… Read more »
Read MoreThe Gloucester Military Heritage & War Memorial Trail
November 11, 2020 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeFrom Gloucester’s earliest days through today, numerous Gloucester citizens have served their country, across all branches of armed service. Throughout the city there are statues, plaques, historical markers, and memorials that commemorate and honor their military contributions. The A Piatt Andrew Bridge, Route 128, Gloucester World War I, In Memory of A. Piatt Andrew 1873-1936 Soldier, Scholar, Statesman…. Read more »
Read MoreQ&A With Wicked Tuna’s Dave Marciano, Captain of the Hard Merchandise
November 02, 2020 / Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeIn March 2020, Wicked Tuna premiered its 9th season on the National Geographic channel. This “monstah” of a TV series landed in the port of Gloucester, MA in 2012 which brought thousands of viewers around the world to America’s oldest seaport. Each episode caught the latest adventures of actual bluefin tuna fishing captains and their crews… Read more »
Read MoreThings to do on Cape Ann in the Fall
October 05, 2020 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeAs leaves start to turn and the air more crisp, we feel a sense of renewal. Fall brings a new season of freshness. Cape Ann has so many wonderful outdoor spaces to explore and renew with her incredibly beautiful landscape.
Read MoreGloucester’s Rich History
September 18, 2020 / Art and Music, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeIn addition to a rich maritime heritage, artist communities have also played a significant role in Gloucester’s history and culture. Rocky Neck, one of America’s oldest continuously working art colonies, has attracted such accomplished artists as Milton Avery, Nell Blaine, Stuart Davis, Childe Hassam, and many more. Also nestled within Gloucester are the quaint villages… Read more »
Read MoreLet’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 »
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