Lanes Cove Carriage House Guidebook
Food scene
Yes! Great for breakfast, snacks, organic sodas, trinkets, souvenirs, coffee, pastries
17 locals recommend
Willow Rest
1 Holly StYes! Great for breakfast, snacks, organic sodas, trinkets, souvenirs, coffee, pastries
An elegant place to go for high end food and down-to-earth service. The best sunsets in town!
10 locals recommend
Talise
33 River RdAn elegant place to go for high end food and down-to-earth service. The best sunsets in town!
This place is very near and dear to our hearts. You'll have a lovely experience, enjoy cocktails (real or mock) natural wine, wood fired pizza, (our favorite is the Funghi aka mushroom), menu changes daily.
39 locals recommend
Short & Main
36 Main StThis place is very near and dear to our hearts. You'll have a lovely experience, enjoy cocktails (real or mock) natural wine, wood fired pizza, (our favorite is the Funghi aka mushroom), menu changes daily.
Sightseeing
Absolutely breath-taking Quarry, right on the coast. Paths help you walk the perimeter of the quarry, and also down to the rocky beach
115 locals recommend
Halibut Point State Park
Gott AvenueAbsolutely breath-taking Quarry, right on the coast. Paths help you walk the perimeter of the quarry, and also down to the rocky beach
Neighborhoods
Super fun area in Rockport, has everything from art galleries, to fried food, lobster rolls, natural wine, ice cream, clothes, jewelry, black-owned bookstore "Susies Stories"
36 locals recommend
Bearskin Neck
Bearskin NeckSuper fun area in Rockport, has everything from art galleries, to fried food, lobster rolls, natural wine, ice cream, clothes, jewelry, black-owned bookstore "Susies Stories"
The best! Visit our favorite store Dogtown Books (used & rare books) if you like this kind of thing. There's something for everyone, choose your own adventure. Also Mark Adrian Shoes is a fabulous shoe-store for classic styles, Passports is a great place for a great sandwich or salad, and glass of wine, Short & Main is our #1 restaurant for the best cocktails in town, wood-fired pizza, meatballs, oysters, menu changes daily. California-style. Also visit Cape Ann Museum, MAGMA Dance for a class, Cape Ann Power yoga for hot yoga, (again this is ALL downtown on Main Street...) Bookstore of Gloucester, CapeAnn COSMOS a local newsletter of cultural things to do. And so much more
Main Street
Main StreetThe best! Visit our favorite store Dogtown Books (used & rare books) if you like this kind of thing. There's something for everyone, choose your own adventure. Also Mark Adrian Shoes is a fabulous shoe-store for classic styles, Passports is a great place for a great sandwich or salad, and glass of wine, Short & Main is our #1 restaurant for the best cocktails in town, wood-fired pizza, meatballs, oysters, menu changes daily. California-style. Also visit Cape Ann Museum, MAGMA Dance for a class, Cape Ann Power yoga for hot yoga, (again this is ALL downtown on Main Street...) Bookstore of Gloucester, CapeAnn COSMOS a local newsletter of cultural things to do. And so much more
Oldest art colony in the country! Visit the Cultural Center on Wonson Street for galleries that change monthly, and the home of the official 501c3 Rocky Neck Art Colony. Many galleries to peruse, and all mediums of art, mainly pottery and painting. Amidst boat marinas and very friendly people. Also visit the North Shore Arts Association a huge presenting location with many works of art, and frequently hosts writers talks
27 locals recommend
Rocky Neck
Oldest art colony in the country! Visit the Cultural Center on Wonson Street for galleries that change monthly, and the home of the official 501c3 Rocky Neck Art Colony. Many galleries to peruse, and all mediums of art, mainly pottery and painting. Amidst boat marinas and very friendly people. Also visit the North Shore Arts Association a huge presenting location with many works of art, and frequently hosts writers talks