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1606 at Beauport Hotel Embarks on New Culinary Journey Led by Executive Chef John Welch

6/23/2020

With both deck and indoor dining now open and a renewed commitment to providing guests with both a safe and inspired experience, 1606 Restaurant and Bar at Beauport Hotel welcomes new culinary leadership with the addition of Executive Chef John Welch. A New England native, Chef Welch brings to the team more than twenty years of experience having worked in kitchens across the US, At his culinary beginning, Chef Welch took from New England to San Francisco where he attended the California Culinary Academy and worked at Jardinière, San Francisco’s once most influential restaurants. Another notable culinary experience includes a tenure with 5-Star 5-Diamond The Ritz Carlton in Naples, Florida. Upon returning to New England, Chef Welch worked at farm-to-table restaurants in Maine and gained accomplishments including winning Lobster Chef of the Year in 2001. Chef Welch is especially pleased to return to his New England home region and culinary upbringing. Throughout his chef journey, his passion for locally sourced, highly refined coastal cuisine remains at the forefront. With his new culinary leadership at 1606, Chef Welch brings an elevated, yet simple, approach to New England classics that will surprise and delight both local North Shore and out of town traveling guests.

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Start Your Spring off on the Right Foot With These All Season Walks

3/9/2020

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The rumors are true, Cape Ann is just as beautiful in the spring as it is in any other season! Regardless of when you visit our seaside community, there are plenty of places to enjoy the any climate outside for a quick walk, or maybe even a hike! We’re here to help find an outdoor activity perfect for you. Plus, some of these locations are accessible with our Beauport Shuttle.

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Valentine's Week

2/1/2020

Love is in the air at Beauport Hotel Gloucester! We have a week filled with events and packages ready to help make your Valentine’s Day the best one yet....

Beauport’s Fall Bucket List

9/16/2019

As the leaves begin to fall and the beach days dwindle here on Cape Ann, there are still plenty of activities to do, and sites to see, as we remain seaside this autumn. Check out our bucket list of things to do on, and around, Cape Ann this fall!

Champy Jazz Brunch Cruise Aboard Beauport Cruiselines

9/3/2019

Join Beauport Cruiselines on Sunday, September 15th aboard the Champy Jazz Brunch Cruise!

A Beauport Bike Ride Away

8/29/2019

What better way to tour the historic city of Gloucester, home to some of New England's most breathtaking ocean and harbor views, than by pedaling through the salty, fresh air as the waves crash beside you, on one of Beauport Hotel’s beach cruiser bicycles. The picture-perfect, beach cruiser bicycles are complimentary to guests of the hotel, as they are the ideal vehicle to use to adventure and explore the beautiful area of Cape Ann and the city of Gloucester.

Cape Ann Museum

6/12/2019

For years, Cape Ann has attracted artists from all over, who come to be inspired by the beautiful play of light and seascape the area is known for. The Cape Ann Museum, located on Pleasant Street in Gloucester, houses an expertly curated collection of art created by artists whose work celebrates the beauty and the history of Cape Ann.