On the North Shore of Boston Massachusetts sits a charming yet sometimes forgotten Cape. Cape Ann located 30 miles northeast of Boston is the perfect getaway for your Fall vacation. Cape Ann includes the city of Gloucester and the towns of Essex, Manchester-by-the-sea and Rockport. The rich history of Cape Ann makes it the perfect vacation destination for your Thanksgiving getaway!
During Thanksgiving many people flock to Cape Cod but when you’re coming in from the city, beat the traffic and enjoy less crowds by venturing over to Cape Ann instead. The roots of Thanksgiving in the Boston area are felt throughout the coastal regions. From large holiday parades to local traditions. When you visit the Cape for the Holidays these top 5 traditional New England holiday recipes are a MUST to have on your holiday table:
Top 5 Traditional New England Holiday Recipes
#1 Cape Ann Chowder
This iconic chowder is the perfect starter course for your classic New England Thanksgiving in one of our beautiful Cape Ann vacation rental homes. NBC Boston Recipe: Check Out Recipe On NBC Boston
#2 New England Lobster Roll
No New England gathering is complete without the famous lobster roll. Whether you prefer it warm and buttery or chilled with a touch of mayo, this coastal favorite delivers the authentic taste of the North Shore. Enjoy it with ocean views from your Cape Ann vacation rental for the perfect seaside meal.
#3 Crumb Topped Clams
A true Cape Ann specialty, crumb-topped clams bring the best of land and sea together. Tender clams baked with a crispy, buttery crumb topping make the perfect side dish or appetizer for any holiday spread. Try them fresh from a local seafood market to capture that just-off-the-boat flavor.
#4 Fried Clams
These golden nuggets are a delicacy and absolutely delicious! Woodman’s Restaurant in Essex located just down the road from one of our luxury vacation rental accommodations is known for the first ever Fried Clam! Larencec “Chubby” Woodman the founder invented the first fried clam over 100 + years ago.
#5 Apple Pie with Cheese..?
Apple Pie with cheese originated in England and made its way across the pond, to you guessed it, New England a few centuries ago. The New England settlers brought this concoction with them and it wouldn’t be a holiday without a classic New England style Apple Pie!
When you spend the Holiday season on the shores of Cape Ann you are surrounded by rich history steeped in traditions. Celebrate that tradition with the traditional New England holiday recipes above. Book your vacation rental to the North Shore and celebrate the Holiday season with us in a Cape Ann Vacation Rental.
