Things to Do on Cape Ann

Take a day trip to Historic Salem MA! Salem is a magical place to visit during the Fall months but Fall doesn’t end after Halloween! You can visit Salem anytime of the year and sometimes it’s even better after the crowds have dissipated and the leaves have reached there full potential! Whatever time of year […]

Whale Watching on Cape Ann is a bucket list item! On your next trip to Gloucester, Massachusetts, you don’t want to miss out on this amazing attraction.  

Cape Ann has over 50 miles of coastline that continually calls out to kayakers and other water enthusiasts to paddle and explore. Getting outside and experiencing new things while on vacation is always a goal of most families. Atlantic Vacation Homes makes achieving this goal easy with watercraft rentals.

Top 5 Traditional New England Holiday Dishes On the North Shore of Boston, Massachusetts sits a charming yet off the beaten path quintessential New England cape, Cape Ann. Fondly known as “The Other Cape,” it is located approximately 40 miles northeast of Boston and is the perfect getaway for your seasonal vacation. Cape Ann is made up […]

Getting outdoors and out to the farms for apple picking, pumpkin picking, and getting lost in corn mazes are some of the most popular fall kid activities we’ve found. There are also many family-friendly festivals and events to choose from that celebrate autumn’s bounty and also every kid’s favorite spooky holiday, Halloween. Below are some of our […]

Whales, dolphins, and seals…oh my! Cape Ann is one of the top destination locations for on-the-water adventures, especially guided whale-watching tours. Whale watching is a family-friendly activity and an exciting way to spend a few hours of your day seeing and learning about whales and other marine wildlife and environment, plus creating memories that will […]

Explore Cape Ann like never before by walking in the footsteps of many well-known artists, writers, and other influencers who have contributed to shaping the area’s rich cultural history through their art and craft. From maritime history to architecture, see and experience first hand with the Cape Ann Museum what landmarks, seascape, or landscape inspired their works. There […]

Spring activities and events on Cape Ann include whale watching, festivals, concerts, art exhibitions, and more. Plan your visit now!

The off-season is a fantastic time to be on the North Shore. The summer crowds disappear and the splendors of New England in fall, followed by winter, take over. Some of the benefits of visiting the Cape Ann area in the off-season include: It costs less. Atlantic Vacation Homes’s rental rates go down significantly in the fall […]

While we are all staying at home to help stop the spread of the Coronavirus, take a little break to take a virtual escape with us. Atlantic Vacation Homes has collected a variety of virtual experiences to explore Cape Ann’s cultural, historical, and natural world from the comforts of your own home. Warmer and brighter […]