Gloucester and Rockport are summertime treasures hiding in plain sight. Follow along on a perfect Cape Ann summer weekend.

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A reprint of a nautical chart of Portsmouth, NH to Cape Ann, MA published in 2013 by the U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey. Including Isles of Shoals, Newburyport, Ipswich, Gloucester, and Rockport. It shows topography, water depths, and nautical features. It includes an inset of Hampton Harbor, NH. We have edited the margins of the original image to make this chart fit standard frames. Original scale: 1:80,000 Original size: 34" x 43". We offer this map reprint in different sizes. Text is difficult to read in smaller sizes. Printed in color on high quality bond paper. Also available on canvas.

From ancient tombstone collections to a secret passageway, this Medieval-style castle has it all!

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A reprint of a nautical chart of Portsmouth, NH to Cape Ann, MA published in 2013 by the U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey. Including Isles of Shoals, Newburyport, Ipswich, Gloucester, and Rockport. It shows topography, water depths, and nautical features. It includes an inset of Hampton Harbor, NH. We have edited the margins of the original image to make this chart fit standard frames. Original scale: 1:80,000 Original size: 34" x 43". We offer this map reprint in different sizes. Text is difficult to read in smaller sizes. Printed in color on high quality bond paper. Also available on canvas.

Floating cabin in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Contributed by Kate Loring.

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A reprint of a nautical chart of Portsmouth, NH to Cape Ann, MA published in 1958 by the U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey. Including Isles of Shoals, Newburyport, Ipswich, Gloucester, and Rockport. It shows topography, water depths, and nautical features. Original scale is 1:80,000 Original size 35" x 41". We offer this map reprint in different sizes. Text is difficult to read in smaller sizes. Printed in color on high quality bond paper. Also available on canvas.

Visiting castles probably brings to mind the grand castles of England, Ireland and Scotland, but you don’t have to travel all the way across the Atlantic to see one. In fact, you’ll find quite a few right here at home. Spanning the nation from east to west, these castles may not be as old as […]

A reprint of a nautical chart of Portsmouth, NH to Cape Ann, MA published in 1958 by the U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey. Including Isles of Shoals, Newburyport, Ipswich, Gloucester, and Rockport. It shows topography, water depths, and nautical features. Original scale: 1:80,000 Original size: 35" x 40" We offer this map reprint in different sizes. Text is difficult to read in smaller sizes. Printed in color on high quality bond paper. Also available on canvas.

A reprint of a nautical chart of Portsmouth, NH to Cape Ann, MA published in 1958 by the U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey. Including Isles of Shoals, Newburyport, Ipswich, Gloucester, and Rockport. It shows topography, water depths, and nautical features. Original scale is 1:80,000 Original size 35" x 41". We offer this map reprint in different sizes. Text is difficult to read in smaller sizes. Printed in color on high quality bond paper. Also available on canvas.

Beautiful, antique map of Boston, Massachusetts and surrounding New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Maine areas. This is an authentic 1961 edition, 1961 print from the U.S. Geological Survey and NOT a computer reproduction. See what Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Maine looked like over 60 years ago. Lots of intricate details and geological contours. Map is incredibly large and in the grand 1:250,000 scale. The USGS cartographers were very thorough back then! Perfect for the historian, map-lover, the curious or just as a conversation starter. Wonderful and rare. Vintage maps such as these make great gifts. Edition of 1961, printed 1961 Dimensions: 32" width x 22 1/2" height ---- Features Cities & Towns: MASSACHUSETTS - Boston, Medford, Arlington, Malden, Everett, Somerville, Waltham, Belmont, Chelsea, Melrose, Lynn, Peabody, Winchester, Lexington, Woburn, Stoneham, Reading, Gloucester, Rockport, Lowell, Lawrence, Haverhill, Amesbury, Newburyport, Danvers, Wakefield, Webster, Rockland, Milford, Oxford, Marlboro, Fitchburg, Gardner, Norwood, Clinton, Provincetown. NEW HAMPSHIRE - Nashua, West Derry, Manchester, Milford, Wilton, Exeter. CONNECTICUT - East Thompson, Wilsonville, Fabyan. RHODE ISLAND - Woonsocket, Slatersville. Points of Interest: MASSACHUSETTS - Atlantic Ocean, Massachusetts Bay, Quincy Bay, Boston Bay, Plum Island Sound, Palmer State Park, Parker River National Wildlife Refuge, Uptown State Forest, Douglas State Forest, Spencer State Forest Reservation, Leominster State Forest, Hopkinton State Park, Wachusett Reservoir, Merrimack River, Blue Hill Range and lots more hills, mountains, rivers, lakes, creeks, roads, highways and railroads. NEW HAMPSHIRE - Atlantic Ocean, Merrimack River, Exeter River, Crotched Mountain, Annett State Reservation, Silver Lake State Park, Canobie Lake, Brand Rock Hill, Gumpas Pond and lots more hills, mountains, rivers, lakes, creeks, roads, highways and railroads. CONNECTICUT - Windham County and lots more hills, mountains, rivers, lakes, creeks, roads, highways and railroads. RHODE ISLAND - Providence County, Wallum Lake and lots more hills, mountains, rivers, lakes, creeks, roads, highways and railroads. MAINE - Atlantic Ocean, Appledore Island, Smuttynose Island and lots more hills, mountains, rivers, lakes, creeks, roads, highways and railroads. Condition: Very Good Vintage condition, commensurate with age. This map is in great shape for being over 60 years old. Has light edge-wear, all of which will read as vintage character when framed. ---- We will happily adjust shipping price for multiple purchases. Maps are rolled up and shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, never folded.

Plum Island is only a few minutes away from Newburyport so you can easily see both in one day or weekend. Here are 10 fun things to do on your day trip to Newburyport and Plum Island!

A reprint of a nautical chart of Portsmouth, NH to Cape Ann, MA published in 1958 by the U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey. Including Isles of Shoals, Newburyport, Ipswich, Gloucester, and Rockport. It shows topography, water depths, and nautical features. It includes an inset of Hampton Harbor, NH. Original scale: 1:80,000 Original size: 35" x 40". We offer this map reprint in different sizes. Text is difficult to read in smaller sizes. Printed in color on high quality bond paper. Also available on canvas.

A reprint of a nautical chart of Portsmouth, NH to Cape Ann, MA published in 1958 by the U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey. Including Isles of Shoals, Newburyport, Ipswich, Gloucester, and Rockport. It shows topography, water depths, and nautical features. Original scale is 1:80,000 Original size 35" x 41". We offer this map reprint in different sizes. Text is difficult to read in smaller sizes. Printed in color on high quality bond paper. Also available on canvas.

Looking for that perfect coastal picture? Here are the 12 BEST SPOTS to capture a sunset on Cape Ann! Gems in Rockport & Gloucester, MA.

A reprint of a nautical chart of Portsmouth, NH to Cape Ann, MA published in 1958 by the U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey. Including Isles of Shoals, Newburyport, Ipswich, Gloucester, and Rockport. It shows topography, water depths, and nautical features. Original scale is 1:80,000 Original size 35" x 41". We offer this map reprint in different sizes. Text is difficult to read in smaller sizes. Printed in color on high quality bond paper. Also available on canvas.

On our recent trip to New England, Tyler and I spent two days in Vermont, two days on Plum Island on Massachusetts’ North Shore, and two very full days exploring Boston. Our best planned itinerary yet? Quite possibly. I will always treasure our time on the North Shore. Plum Island, Massachusetts (not to be confused […]

A reprint of a nautical chart of Portsmouth, NH to Cape Ann, MA published in 1958 by the U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey. Including Isles of Shoals, Newburyport, Ipswich, Gloucester, and Rockport. It shows topography, water depths, and nautical features. Original scale is 1:80,000 Original size 35" x 41". We offer this map reprint in different sizes. Text is difficult to read in smaller sizes. Printed in color on high quality bond paper. Also available on canvas.

A reprint of a nautical chart of Portsmouth, NH to Cape Ann, MA published in 1958 by the U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey. Including Isles of Shoals, Newburyport, Ipswich, Gloucester, and Rockport. It shows topography, water depths, and nautical features. Original scale: 1:80,000 Original size: 35" x 40" We offer this map reprint in different sizes. Text is difficult to read in smaller sizes. Printed in color on high quality bond paper. Also available on canvas.

This blog will introduce you to some of the amazing communities that make up the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway, including a few notable things to do and sights at each.