Cape Ann Profiles: Lenny Linquata
June 21, 2021 / A Local Favorite, Good to Know, Local CharactersGloucester’s remarkable growth as a destination is based on its history as a working seaport and fishing community and with this storied heritage comes a long list of salty characters and family legacies. Lenny Linquata, owner of The Gloucester House Restaurant and Blue Collar Lobster, and his family are among, well, the saltiest!
Read MoreHenry Sleeper a Gloucester Visitor Who Stayed a Lifetime
June 01, 2021 / A Local Favorite, Good to Know, Local Characters, Things to Do & SeeGloucester has attracted visitors for generations. The beautiful harbor, cooling sea breezes, and amazing natural light are all magnets for boaters, vacationers, and artists who visit on a whim and return again and again. Henry Sleeper was an early-twentieth-century visitor from Boston who managed to stay a lifetime.
Read MoreThe Gloucester Military Heritage & War Memorial Trail
May 22, 2021 / 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.
Read MoreON with the Show! Windhover and Gloucester Stage come together for 2021 season.
May 15, 2021 / Art and Music, Good to Know, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeTwo nonprofit arts organizations steeped in the rich culture of Cape Ann, coming together, shining a light at the end of a dark tunnel.
Read MoreLighthouses of Cape Ann
April 29, 2021 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeSix iconic lighthouses stand tall along the Cape Ann coastline to protect seafarers from rocky shores and shoals. They offer historians and romantics alike a glimpse into Cape Ann’s maritime lore and legacy. Lighthouses are a comfort to mariners to this day, and despite the use of GPS and electronic aids for navigation, they still… Read more »
Read MoreIn the News: How to Spend a Day on Cape Ann
April 19, 2021 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, In The News, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExcerpt from North Shore Magazine | How to Spend a Day on Cape Ann | Published April 2, 2021 When planning your trip to Cape Ann, add Gloucester to your agenda and discover all that our historic seaport city offers visitors. Northshore Magazine’s article “How to Spend a Day on Cape Ann” shares several wonderful… Read more »
Read More32 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 MoreMeet the Artists: Caroline Harvey and Sarah Slifer Swift
March 03, 2021 / Art and Music, Good to Know, Local CharactersMeet local artists Caroline Harvey and Sarah Slifer Swift. Each has a passion for the arts (performance, dance, writing, and storytelling) and education in their respective mediums, plus run successful businesses contributing to Gloucester’s vibrant artistic community. These are their stories.
Read MoreIn the News: Fitz Henry Lane’s Hometown Harbor
March 03, 2021 / Art and Music, History/Maritime, In The News, Things to Do & SeeEXCERPT FROM FITZ HENRY LANE’S HOMETOWN HARBOR | THE WALL STREET JOURNAL | PUBLISHED MARCH 3, 2021 | PHOTO BY CAPE ANN MUSEUM We are delighted to share this captivating feature from The Wall Street Journal highlighting the “Cape Ann Museum’s unparalleled collection of 19th-century painter and printmaker’s luminous works. From its earliest days as… Read more »
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