Beauport Blog

As 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.

Although we all wish we could, especially while on vacation, nobody can control the weather. So in the unfortunate event that one of your days spent in Cape Ann is a rainy one, we have rounded up five of the best indoor activities that Cape Ann has to offer. 

​It's summertime and live music is back! This summer, Cape Ann is jam packed with concerts and live entertainment. 

If there was one word to describe Bearskin Neck, it would be quaint.
Located only five miles away from the Beauport Hotel, Bearskin Neck is an internationally known art colony.  The stretch of land is full of rustic little shops full of one of a kind items from local artists. Paintings, fine art, photography, jewelry and everything in between can be found in this picturesque area.

St. Peter’s Fiesta, typically held in June, is a celebration of the Gloucester's commercial fishing and faith that has grown to become a city-wide party. The celebration offers parades of statues, icons through the streets, Seine boat races, the blessing of the city’s commercial fishing fleet, Masses, nine evenings of prayer, a carnival and, most notably, the greasy pole contest. The festival is sponsored by the Italian-American community in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

​Although the celebration may be postponed until next year, we can still take a look back and gain insight into the history of this beloved 5 day festival with an informative video, located below.

In honor of June being pride month for LGBTQ+ individuals, we’re spotlighting Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House. Beauport, a National Historic Landmark, tells the story of a gay man in the early twentieth century: celebrated interior designer Henry Davis Sleeper. This historic house was the summer home of Henry Davis Sleeper, one of America’s first professional interior designers.

Beauport Hotel Gloucester is pleased to unveil its Spring Artist In Residence Gallery Series, a lobby exhibition featuring the works of Cape Ann local artists of various mediums. 

At Beauport Hotel Gloucester, we hold the health and safety of our guests and staff above anything else. When the pandemic hit in 2020, we studied the guidelines from the CDC, WHO, American Hotel & Lodging Association, and both State and local health officials to create our BSAFE Beauport Commitment to Health & Safety.

The holiday season is looking a bit different this year, but Cape Ann is as cheerful as ever. Enjoy your stay at Beauport and plan your socially distant holiday outings throughout Gloucester and neighboring towns.

​Beauport Hospitality Group has announced the opening of TranquiliSea, The Wellness Space at Beauport Hotel Gloucester. Located on the water in the heart of “America’s Oldest Seaport”, Beauport Hotel will be home to the only luxury wellness suite and services in Cape Ann.