5 Reasons to Visit® Rockport, Massachusetts
The Top 5 Reasons to Visit® Rockport, Massachusetts Right Now
Rockport, Massachusetts, offers a charming coastal escape with its picturesque harbor, historic art galleries, and unique shops. Visitors often explore Bearskin Neck, a waterfront stretch lined with seafood restaurants and local boutiques. The town’s scenic trails and waterfront views provide ample opportunities for hiking, kayaking, and photography, making it a quintessential New England destination.
1. THE ART
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Rockport’s art colony, one of the oldest in America, is home to over 30 galleries and the Rockport Art Association and Museum. Rockport’s world-class performing arts center, the Shalin Liu, hosts shows year round.
2. THE COCKTAILS
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Perched upon a cliff towering over the Atlantic, you'll be delighted to discover the historic Emerson Inn by the Sea. You can enjoy tantalizing hand-crafted cocktails alfresco, such as this delicious peach-infused libation.
3. THE HIKING
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With miles and miles of coastline and Halibut Point State Park, made of sheets of 440 million year-old granite that now descend from rocky headland to the tidal pools below—walk, hike or jog and enjoy scenic vistas at every turn.
4. THE SHOPPING
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Stroll Rockport’s charming Main Street and eclectic Bearskin Neck to explore one-of-a-kind shops where you'll discover handmade jewelry, fashionable clothing, local crafts, accessories for your home, scrumptious chocolates and so much more.
And don't forget the homemade ice cream and fresh-caught, local seafood.
5. THE HISTORY
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Iconic Motif No. 1 has drawn artists and art lovers to picturesque Rockport Harbor since the early 1800s. You may recognize it from The Proposal!
