Another Funny Cape Cod Song...That Reminds Us Why We Love Cape Ann

In an earlier post, we shared a song parody that joked about the traffic jams on Cape Cod around Memorial Day weekend. We found another song about Cape Cod recorded by the same radio personality, Tom Doyle, and this one does an even better job of reminding us of all that Cape Ann offers -- or rather, what it doesn't offer: no mini-golf courses, beach crowds or traffic jams. Listen to this clip -- it's funny stuff, especially if you've ever had this kind of Cape Cod experience. We have -- and that's why that although there's much about Cape Cod that we love, we just think Cape Ann is so much better.

Cape Cod over Cape Ann? Not Unless You Prefer Traffic Jams

There are many great qualities about Cape Cod, but we here at the Blue Shutters prefer "the other cape" -- Cape Ann. First, there's Good Harbor Beach -- nothing comes close on Cape Cod...or any other part of New England for that matter. Then there's the convenience -- four communities where you can find easily move from the beach to the art gallaries, from the restaurants to nature walks. And finally there's getting here. We just heard a song parody on the radio by local radio personality Tom Doyle that spotlights the long backups getting to and from Cape Cod. Sure, you'll find beachlovers flocking to Cape Ann and Good Harbor Beach this summer, but you won't find the crowds and the traffic. Take a listen...you'll chuckle, especially if you've ever made the trip. And it will remind you to shave a few hours off your travels and head right to Good Harbor Beach instead.

Summer Preview Special -- Save on Your Visit to the Blue Shutters in June

As the end of May approached, spring became very summer-like, and it reminded us how wonderful the month of June can be on Good Harbor Beach. So, for the first time, we're doing some special to help our friends get a head start on their stay at the Blue Shutters....and that trip across the footbridge to Good Harbor Beach.

Starting June 1, we're charging off-season rates for those who stay with us Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday nights through June 21 (the first day of summer). If you stay more than one night, you'll save even more - book one night and get half off the second night on those dates.

Sounds like a nice deal, right? All you need to do is mention our "Summer Preview Special" when you make your reservation.

June can be a great time to visit, with warmer weather than the spring months and fewer beachgoers than you'll find in the summer -- especially mid-week. And, June also marks the start of the summer event season across Cape Ann -- check out the post below about these events.

So, get in on the fun by calling us to book your "summer preview" at the Blue Shutters. We hope to see this month!

Cape Ann Warms Up With Special Events and Activities in June

We just checked the Cape Ann Vacations website -- a favorite online destination that includes news on upcoming events in Gloucester and surrounding towns -- and found that there's some exciting plans in place for June. The site's June events page has details on the Rockport Chamber Music Festival (at the extraordinary Shailin Lu Performing Arts Center), the Cape Ann Artisans Studio Tour, Essex River Day, St. Peter's Fiesta and other events and activities set for this month. You'll find dates and details on the website -- or call us for more info. If that's not enough of a reason to visit us in June, how about the beach -- check out the photo above for a taste of what's waiting for you this month at the Blue Shutters.

Blues&Brews Band Warms Up the Blue Shutters Crowd

Here's another shot from Saturday's Blues & Brews...a photo of the band that entertained us during the afternoon. That's Innkeeper Ann Marie's brother, Arthur Zervas, on the far right -- he took the lead in assembling the band for the day. They provided a great backdrop for the beer tasting and for the celebration of the sun's return. This Back to the Beach Bash is meant to get us all in the mood for those summer and summer-like days. With these days approaching, we encourage you to watch this webpage for news on a special offer for the month of June -- just our way to get you to come check out the Blue Shutters and Good Harbor Beach before the busy season starts.

Just Enough Sun for the Blues&Brews Bash

While it wasn't the warmest and sunniest of days, Saturday afternoon provided just the backdrop we needed for the Blue Shutters Blues & Brews Back to the Beach Bash. We had a little help, with some live music -- courtesy of Arthur Zervas, brother of Innkeeper AnnMarie -- and the free beer tasting -- courtesy of the Cape Ann Brewing Company. Arthur brought along a few friends, who jammed on our front lawn, and TJ from the brewery dropped off cases of thier Fisherman's Brew, Bavarian Wheat (a big hit with today's crowd), IPA and Ale. In this photo, you see our friend Carl from NH helping innkeepers Ed and Tony with the beer tastings. Thanks to the guests,friends and neighbors who joined us -- and those who just stopped by after hearing the music wafting across Nautilus Road.

Sun and Warmer Temps Coming this Weekend -- Join Us for Blues & Brews on Saturday and Welcome Back Summer!

It's hard to believe after the rainy week we've endured, but warm and sunny weather is not to far off. In fact, the forecasters predict there'll be a break this Saturday -- just in time for our Blues & Brews Back to the Beach Bash. This annual Blue Shutters event is the perfect way to shake off the nasty weather -- live music on our lawn, free beer-tastings and a return to the firepit for some late day/evening fun. Sunday promises to be even nicer, so if you come and spend the night with us, you could wake up to even more sunshine and warmer temps the next morning. Call or email us today and reserve a room while there are still openings. And get ready to welcome back the sun...just as these kids are doing in this photo taken on Good Harbor Beach last summer (it's one of our favorites, thanks to the Roy girls of western Mass.)