More Fun Gloucester Destinations You Can Safely Visit
September 02, 2020 / Art and Music, Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeThe month of September is stunningly beautiful here in Gloucester on Cape Ann. Remember, summer isn’t officially over until September 22. Whether you are a new visitor or know our charming historic seaport inside and out, make some plans to visit us. Wear your mask, keep your 6-ft distance, and come play (by the rules)… 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 MoreCome Discover Gloucester’s Rocky Neck: Galleries, Shops and Restaurants
August 04, 2020 / Art and Music, Good to Know, Things to Do & SeeCome visit Rocky Neck in East Gloucester – a great place to stroll on a summer day, peruse the shops and galleries, and enjoy a memorable meal.
Read MoreEating Lobster 101 | Lobster Fast Facts
July 27, 2020 / Good to Know, Things to Do & SeeHere in Gloucester, lobster is one of the tastiest and freshest dishes you can get. Fishermen catch pounds of lobster and bring them back to land to be boiled and served to those anxiously waiting. As many know, lobster can be one the trickiest delicacies to enjoy. Tie on your bib, melt the butter and… 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 MoreCelebrate 4th of July Weekend in Gloucester
July 01, 2020 / Food and Drink, Good to Know, History/Maritime, Outdoor AdventuresGloucester continues to follow public health guidelines including wearing a mask, frequent hand washing, and physical distancing. And we expect you’ll do the same while visiting us. We’ve made the necessary modifications to ensure a safe and comfortable experience. We invite you to Discover Gloucester, Cape Ann over Independence Day weekend! Main Street Open July… Read more »
Read MoreVirtual Windows to Gloucester: Webcams with “real-time” views around town
June 25, 2020 / History/Maritime, Outdoor Adventures, Things to Do & SeeExploring Gloucester, Massachusetts by foot, car, boat, or other mode of transportation are great ways to enjoy our authentic seaside city. However, an alternative and fun way to explore this destination location is through the live stream of a webcam. It offers a variety of virtual experiences any time of the day from the comfort… Read more »
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 MoreLocal Character: John Hammond, The Big Idea Guy
June 22, 2020 / Good to Know, History/Maritime, Local Characters, Things to Do & SeeWhen John Hays Hammond, Jr. died in 1965, he was America’s 6th most prolific inventor. His death ended a 55-year career of doing what inventors do—applying new technologies, meet market demands, react to global and regional events, and solve the problems we face every day. In this sense, Hammond was very much an inventor’s inventor,… Read more »
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