Guidebook for Rockport
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A short walk down Prospect St, right on South St, left on Caleb's Lane to the end and you are on the beach in under ten minutes. Lovely views of Sandy Bay and passing boats.
27 locals recommend
Old Garden Beach
A short walk down Prospect St, right on South St, left on Caleb's Lane to the end and you are on the beach in under ten minutes. Lovely views of Sandy Bay and passing boats.
Be sure to check out the calendar (www.rockportmusic.org) and get tickets in advance if you see something you like. There are seasonal free community concerts.
77 locals recommend
Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main StBe sure to check out the calendar (www.rockportmusic.org) and get tickets in advance if you see something you like. There are seasonal free community concerts.
Rachel will take good care of you with the best haircuts in town. Nail services and color are also a specialty. The prices are reasonable and the service is efficient and professional.
Dolce Vita Salon
124 Main StRachel will take good care of you with the best haircuts in town. Nail services and color are also a specialty. The prices are reasonable and the service is efficient and professional.
Be sure to drop in frequently to catch the latest show. Check out the schedule of artist demonstrations. There are also multi-day workshops and weekly "drop-in" oil and watercolor classes.
26 locals recommend
Rockport Art Association & Museum
12 Main StBe sure to drop in frequently to catch the latest show. Check out the schedule of artist demonstrations. There are also multi-day workshops and weekly "drop-in" oil and watercolor classes.
We love everything about Lula's. You can get food, gifts, kitchen ware, and view the harbor from a lovely deck.
11 locals recommend
Lula's Pantry
5 Dock SquareWe love everything about Lula's. You can get food, gifts, kitchen ware, and view the harbor from a lovely deck.
A newly restored garden, meadow and pond across from Front Beach.
6 locals recommend
Mill Brook Meadow Park
A newly restored garden, meadow and pond across from Front Beach.
My favorite small museum. Be sure to check out the Fitz Henry Lane paintings, the Fresnel lens from one of the Rockport Twin Lights, the Folly Cove Designers exhibit, and whatever is featured at the moment. The museum shop has a great assortment of gifts and books.
69 locals recommend
Cape Ann Museum
27 Pleasant StMy favorite small museum. Be sure to check out the Fitz Henry Lane paintings, the Fresnel lens from one of the Rockport Twin Lights, the Folly Cove Designers exhibit, and whatever is featured at the moment. The museum shop has a great assortment of gifts and books.
Food scene
Best food on Cape Ann, on the way to Rocky Neck, Gloucester. Reservations are hard to get, so call well in advance: 978-282-4426; duckworthsbistrot.com.
34 locals recommend
Duckworth's Bistrot
197 E Main StBest food on Cape Ann, on the way to Rocky Neck, Gloucester. Reservations are hard to get, so call well in advance: 978-282-4426; duckworthsbistrot.com.
Fabulous lobsters and fish; friendly staff. On Bearskin Neck.
45 locals recommend
Roy Moore Lobster Co
39 Bearskin NeckFabulous lobsters and fish; friendly staff. On Bearskin Neck.
Delicious food and drinks; right downtown. Sit at the bar or reserve a table. Can be noisy. Bloody Mary bar at brunch.
46 locals recommend
Feather & Wedge
5 Main StDelicious food and drinks; right downtown. Sit at the bar or reserve a table. Can be noisy. Bloody Mary bar at brunch.
Romantic setting with a view, delicious food. At the far end of Bearskin Neck. Can be pricey.
44 locals recommend
My Place by the Sea
68 Bearskin NeckRomantic setting with a view, delicious food. At the far end of Bearskin Neck. Can be pricey.