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In The News: Hit the Road: a 40-mile getaway to Gloucester

July 19, 2022 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

EXCERPT FROM Hit the Road: a 40-mile getaway to Gloucester WRITTEN BY SARA FRAZIER | PUBLISHED BY BOStoday Last month, we kicked off our summer road trip series, Hit the Road, with an outdoor adventure to Acadia National Park. If you checked it out, we’d love to hear about it. This month, we’re continuing the… Read more »

In The News: 17 Ways to Eat, Shop, and Explore Your Way Through Gloucester

June 23, 2022 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

EXCERPT FROM 17 Ways to Eat, Shop, and Explore Your Way Through Gloucester WRITTEN BY SARAH SHEMKUS | PUBLISHED BY NORTHSHORE MAGAZINE Once you step off the beach in Gloucester, you’ll discover a community rich in heritage, food, and the arts. Here are a few of our favorite ways to enjoy this unique and dynamic… Read more »

In the News: Gloucester Has Plenty to Offer Beyond the Beach

June 20, 2022 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

EXCERPT FROM GLOUCESTER HAS PLENTY TO OFFER BEYOND THE BEACH WRITTEN BY SARAH SHEMKUS | PUBLISHED BY NORTHSHORE MAGAZINE Gloucester made headlines earlier this year when its justifiably beloved Good Harbor Beach was named one of the top 25 beaches in the country by Travel + Leisure magazine. But, while no one can deny the lure of Gloucester’s beaches,… Read more »

In the News: The ‘Other Cape’ on Boston’s North Shore Has Gorgeous Mansions, Overstuffed Lobster Rolls, and No Crowds

June 10, 2022 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Excerpt from The ‘Other Cape’ on Boston’s North Shore Has Gorgeous Mansions, Overstuffed Lobster Rolls, and No Crowds| Written by Robin Catalano | Published by Travel + Leisure The North Shore of Massachusetts may have a lower profile than other parts of New England — but that, according to one travel writer, is the whole… Read more »

CAPE ANN PROFILES: CAPE ANN MAKERS Jacqueline Ganim-DeFalco, Beth Williams

June 01, 2022 / Art and Music, Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & See

Every year, visitors come to Cape Ann to admire “its dramatic landscapes, its pristine beaches and, according to local artists, a quality of light to rival Venice.” Every spring and fall, and a special mini-tour in August, the Cape Ann Artisans open their studios for visitors to go on a self-guided tour and see local artisans working in their natural environment. Meet two of the Gloucester-based artisans offering some insight into how they have carved a distinct way of life from the Cape’s granite shores.”

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 & See

The 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.

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 & See

Excerpt 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 »

In 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 & See

Permission 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 »

7 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 & See

Blog 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 »

In 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 & See

If 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.