Guidebook for Rockport

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Guidebook for Rockport

Sightseeing

WHALE WATCHING boats depart twice daily 10:30am and 2:00pm call for reservation 1(800)339-4253 or reserve online captbillsandsons.com
Capt Bill & Sons Whale Watch
24 Harbor Loop
WHALE WATCHING boats depart twice daily 10:30am and 2:00pm call for reservation 1(800)339-4253 or reserve online captbillsandsons.com
WHALE WATCHING boats depart twice daily 8:00am and 1:30pm call for reservation 1(888)283-1776 or reserve online 7seaswhalewatch.com
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
7 Seas Whale Watch
63 Seas Wharf
19 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
WHALE WATCHING boats depart twice daily 8:00am and 1:30pm call for reservation 1(888)283-1776 or reserve online 7seaswhalewatch.com
Amazing, historic home of America's first pro decorator/designer. Preserved beautifully by the Woolworth's who used as their summer house. Incredible, really! Guided tours
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Historic New England Beauport Sleeper--McCann House
75 Eastern Point Blvd
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amazing, historic home of America's first pro decorator/designer. Preserved beautifully by the Woolworth's who used as their summer house. Incredible, really! Guided tours
Amazing hiking trails (some easy, some rigorous. Beautiful quarry, crashing waves and old watchtower. Afterwards, go to the Lobster Pool for lunch.
115 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Parque Estatal Halibut Point
Gott Avenue
115 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Amazing hiking trails (some easy, some rigorous. Beautiful quarry, crashing waves and old watchtower. Afterwards, go to the Lobster Pool for lunch.

Food Scene

WALKABLE For more "fine" dining in a beautiful spot with scenic ocean views- big plus, a one minute walk to the very tip of the Neck. Call for reservations as early as possible $$ 1(978)546-9667
44 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My Place by the Sea
68 Bearskin Neck
44 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
WALKABLE For more "fine" dining in a beautiful spot with scenic ocean views- big plus, a one minute walk to the very tip of the Neck. Call for reservations as early as possible $$ 1(978)546-9667
WALKABLE Great for breakfast and lunch. I like the haddock sandwich. Be prepared to feel like a sardine in a can though, very small, but friendly and cute.
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Red Skiff
15 Mt Pleasant St
14 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
WALKABLE Great for breakfast and lunch. I like the haddock sandwich. Be prepared to feel like a sardine in a can though, very small, but friendly and cute.
WALKABLE I like this place for the caesar salad and lobster bisque (yum). I hear the grilled salmon is really good too. Nice view of Motif #1.
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Blue Lobster Grille
15 Dock Square
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
WALKABLE I like this place for the caesar salad and lobster bisque (yum). I hear the grilled salmon is really good too. Nice view of Motif #1.
WALKABLE In-the-rough dining. Steamed lobster & hot butter, freshly-shucked oysters, really great "chowda" and Kenny's friendly face. Walk across for fresh scallops to cook with pasta for dinner.
45 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Roy Moore Lobster Co
39 Bearskin Neck
45 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
WALKABLE In-the-rough dining. Steamed lobster & hot butter, freshly-shucked oysters, really great "chowda" and Kenny's friendly face. Walk across for fresh scallops to cook with pasta for dinner.
Good grilled food, nice place
Halibut Point
289 E Main St
Good grilled food, nice place
My favorite locally for something other than fried fish and lobster. Duck is amazing, salads even better. Banana cake, crazy good! Make a reservation early 1(978)282-4426
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Duckworth's Bistrot
197 E Main St
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
My favorite locally for something other than fried fish and lobster. Duck is amazing, salads even better. Banana cake, crazy good! Make a reservation early 1(978)282-4426
Best steak and cheese around. All subs amazing because they use really fresh Virgillio's rolls.
Destino's
129 Prospect St
Best steak and cheese around. All subs amazing because they use really fresh Virgillio's rolls.
Your basics for lobster-by-the-sea. Very fun and family-friendly.
44 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The Lobster Pool
329 Granite St
44 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Your basics for lobster-by-the-sea. Very fun and family-friendly.
Also a tavern with bar menu. Sushi bar. Seafood. The Asian-style Calamari is really good.
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Minglewood Harborside
25 Rogers St
50 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Also a tavern with bar menu. Sushi bar. Seafood. The Asian-style Calamari is really good.

Essentials

An easy 5 min drive without hassle of supermarket. Has most basics and lots of healthy stuff. Prepared soups, sandwiches and fresh breads as well. $$
41 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Common Crow Natural Market
200 Eastern Ave
41 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
An easy 5 min drive without hassle of supermarket. Has most basics and lots of healthy stuff. Prepared soups, sandwiches and fresh breads as well. $$
WALKABLE (5 MIN) Our closest convenience store for basics if you're without a car.
Rockport Market station
WALKABLE (5 MIN) Our closest convenience store for basics if you're without a car.
a supermarket, CVS in same plaza
Stop & Shop Florist
6 Thatcher Rd
a supermarket, CVS in same plaza
supermarket next door to liquor store and Rite Aid Drug
31 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Shaw's
127 Eastern Ave
31 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
supermarket next door to liquor store and Rite Aid Drug
WALK Lovely shop for epicurean bits. Olives,oils,pastas,sardine,sauces, crackers,cheese etc. In a pinch,make a quick pasta or paella w/out driving. Add fresh scallops,shrimp & fish from Roy Moore's!
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Lula's Pantry
5 Dock Square
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
WALK Lovely shop for epicurean bits. Olives,oils,pastas,sardine,sauces, crackers,cheese etc. In a pinch,make a quick pasta or paella w/out driving. Add fresh scallops,shrimp & fish from Roy Moore's!

Shopping

Large selection. on good street to know in Gloucester for restaurants, thrift shops and really great Italian bakeries
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Liquor Locker
287 Main St
8 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Large selection. on good street to know in Gloucester for restaurants, thrift shops and really great Italian bakeries
WALKABLE (10 MINS) our closest pharmacy
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Rite Aid
33 Whistlestop Mall
9 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
WALKABLE (10 MINS) our closest pharmacy

Everything Else

Area's most beautiful beach. Save yourself grief and consider taking a cab. Parking is $20 and fills quickly on a good beach day.
118 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Good Harbor Beach
118 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Area's most beautiful beach. Save yourself grief and consider taking a cab. Parking is $20 and fills quickly on a good beach day.
Pretty. If you're a serious walker, it's not too far from apt
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Old Garden Beach
27 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Pretty. If you're a serious walker, it's not too far from apt
A less populated beach. Popple-stoned. Nice when tide is low. Ask me for parking access.
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Cape Hedge Beach
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
A less populated beach. Popple-stoned. Nice when tide is low. Ask me for parking access.
Cute beach with lots of summer cottages. Usually packed with the residents on a good beach day.
Long Beach
Long Beach
Cute beach with lots of summer cottages. Usually packed with the residents on a good beach day.
Our "Town" beach. Super-close (5 minute walk from apt). Not huge, but really NICE. Nate's is across street for lunch or take-out. Mill Park also across- quiet, shady, nice for walk or picnic
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Front Beach
38 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Our "Town" beach. Super-close (5 minute walk from apt). Not huge, but really NICE. Nate's is across street for lunch or take-out. Mill Park also across- quiet, shady, nice for walk or picnic

Drinks & Nightlife

Restaurant/ bar/lounge. Lively. Nice atmosphere. On good street to know in Gloucester
47 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Franklin Cafe Cape Ann
118 Main St
47 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Restaurant/ bar/lounge. Lively. Nice atmosphere. On good street to know in Gloucester