Everything Else
Lots of shops, restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream parlors, art galleries
31 locals recommend
Bearskin Neck
Bearskin NeckLots of shops, restaurants, coffee shops, ice cream parlors, art galleries
Gorgeous nature walk & picnic area. Watch the sun set over both quarry and sea at the same time. Walk through wooded paths and bask on the flat rocks by the water. Panoramic view of the ocean
115 locals recommend
Halibut Point State Park
Gott AvenueGorgeous nature walk & picnic area. Watch the sun set over both quarry and sea at the same time. Walk through wooded paths and bask on the flat rocks by the water. Panoramic view of the ocean
Charming neighborhood beach with lawn, benches, and picnic table.
27 locals recommend
Old Garden Beach
Charming neighborhood beach with lawn, benches, and picnic table.
Easily accessed from sidewalk. Meter parking. No permit required. Lovely view of Rockport Harbor
38 locals recommend
Front Beach
Easily accessed from sidewalk. Meter parking. No permit required. Lovely view of Rockport Harbor
Gorgeous. Permit parking only, but if you have a bicycle, you can't beat this beach for its beauty.
12 locals recommend
Cape Hedge Beach
Gorgeous. Permit parking only, but if you have a bicycle, you can't beat this beach for its beauty.
Rent a kayak and walk right into the water from the shop. Kayak lovely Rockport Harbor.
19 locals recommend
North Shore Kayak Outdoor Center
9 Tuna WharfRent a kayak and walk right into the water from the shop. Kayak lovely Rockport Harbor.
Lots of art studios surrounded by great restaurants. Located in Gloucester inner harbor. Water views all around.
22 locals recommend
The Cultural Center at Rocky Neck
6 Wonson StLots of art studios surrounded by great restaurants. Located in Gloucester inner harbor. Water views all around.
World class concert hall with unbelievable view of Rockport Harbor from your seat. Go online to view listings.
www. rockportmusic.org
77 locals recommend
Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main StWorld class concert hall with unbelievable view of Rockport Harbor from your seat. Go online to view listings.
www. rockportmusic.org
Yummy apple strudel and nice strong coffee. Back deck or indoor seating.
22 locals recommend
Helmut's Strudel
69 Bearskin NeckYummy apple strudel and nice strong coffee. Back deck or indoor seating.
They have 25 yoga classes each week so you should be able to find a class suitable for you.
Treetop Yoga Studio
3A Pond RoadThey have 25 yoga classes each week so you should be able to find a class suitable for you.
Fun on the sea. See these beautiful giants on a safe sturdy craft.
41 locals recommend
Cape Ann Whale Watch
415 Main StFun on the sea. See these beautiful giants on a safe sturdy craft.
She's talented and very nice. Responsive to emergencies; tell her I sent you. She's in Manchester; 15 -20 minute drive. 978-526-0077
Martz Sophia K DDS
66 Summer StreetShe's talented and very nice. Responsive to emergencies; tell her I sent you. She's in Manchester; 15 -20 minute drive. 978-526-0077
Funky, eccentric collection of decor, each room a different color scheme.
Beautiful and fun museum.
23 locals recommend
Historic New England Beauport Sleeper--McCann House
75 Eastern Point BlvdFunky, eccentric collection of decor, each room a different color scheme.
Beautiful and fun museum.
Top notch art museum as well as local history. Attached is the Captain Elias Davis house, colonial era history.
69 locals recommend
Cape Ann Museum
27 Pleasant StTop notch art museum as well as local history. Attached is the Captain Elias Davis house, colonial era history.
Sargent House Museum
49 Middle StLocal history; Learn about a feminist from the 18th century.
Food Scene
The Lobster Pool
329 Granite StDelicious seafood on picnic benches by the water.
Sit outside in back of this seafood store for lobster in the rough, clams, scallops, clam chowder for a down to earth true Rockport experience
45 locals recommend
Roy Moore Lobster Co
39 Bearskin NeckSit outside in back of this seafood store for lobster in the rough, clams, scallops, clam chowder for a down to earth true Rockport experience
Passports
110 Main StFine dining in downtown Gloucester. Best in town.
Jalapeños
88 Main StDelicious, fun, and affordable. Atmosphere very festive.
The most romantic restaurant imaginable. Set directly on the rocks at sea's shore. Indoor, veranda and outdoor seating. Dine under the stars.
44 locals recommend
My Place by the Sea
68 Bearskin NeckThe most romantic restaurant imaginable. Set directly on the rocks at sea's shore. Indoor, veranda and outdoor seating. Dine under the stars.
In my book, this is Rockports best restaurant for both food and atmosphere. Views of Rockport Harbor.
14 locals recommend
Brackett's Oceanview Restaurant
25 Main StreetIn my book, this is Rockports best restaurant for both food and atmosphere. Views of Rockport Harbor.
Coffee prepared many different ways and a view of the harbor. Simple lunch choices also. Downside; sometimes too busy to get in the door!
25 locals recommend
Bean & Leaf Cafe
12 Bearskin NeckCoffee prepared many different ways and a view of the harbor. Simple lunch choices also. Downside; sometimes too busy to get in the door!
Best breakfast anywhere. Homemade breads, fresh squeezed orange juice, crisp bacon, inventive egg dishes. Very casual
20 locals recommend
Zeke's Place
66 E Main StBest breakfast anywhere. Homemade breads, fresh squeezed orange juice, crisp bacon, inventive egg dishes. Very casual
This is my favorite Chinese food on Cape Ann. Great service. Peaceful setting. Take out but no delivery. Downtown Gloucester
Horizon Chinese Restaurant
4 Rogers StThis is my favorite Chinese food on Cape Ann. Great service. Peaceful setting. Take out but no delivery. Downtown Gloucester
Shopping
Ice cream away from the lines on Bearskin Neck. Set a bit out of the way by the train station. Generous portions. (Where the locals go)
Dairy Train
17 Railroad AveIce cream away from the lines on Bearskin Neck. Set a bit out of the way by the train station. Generous portions. (Where the locals go)
Gloucester Stage Company
267 E Main Sttheatre in the round. small and intimate.