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 LoopWHALE 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
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7 Seas Whale Watch
63 Seas WharfWHALE 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
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Historic New England Beauport Sleeper--McCann House
75 Eastern Point BlvdAmazing, 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.
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Halibut Point State Park
Gott AvenueAmazing 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 $$
1(978)546-9667
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My Place by the Sea
68 Bearskin NeckWALKABLE For more "fine" dining in a beautiful spot with scenic ocean views- big plus, a one minute walk to the very tip of the Neck. Call for reservations as early as possible $$
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.
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The Red Skiff
15 Mt Pleasant StWALKABLE 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.
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Blue Lobster Grille
15 Dock SquareWALKABLE 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.
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Roy Moore Lobster Co
39 Bearskin NeckWALKABLE 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.
Halibut Point
289 E Main StGood 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
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Duckworth's Bistrot
197 E Main StMy 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 StBest 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.
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The Lobster Pool
329 Granite StYour 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.
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Minglewood Harborside
25 Rogers StAlso 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. $$
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Common Crow Natural Market
200 Eastern AveAn easy 5 min drive without hassle of supermarket. Has most basics and lots of healthy stuff. Prepared soups, sandwiches and fresh breads as well. $$
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.
Stop & Shop Florist
6 Thatcher Rda supermarket, CVS in same plaza
Shaw's
127 Eastern Avesupermarket 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!
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Lula's Pantry
5 Dock SquareWALK 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
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Liquor Locker
287 Main StLarge selection. on good street to know in Gloucester for restaurants, thrift shops and really great Italian bakeries
Rite Aid
33 Whistlestop MallWALKABLE (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.
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Good Harbor Beach
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
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Old Garden Beach
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.
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Cape Hedge Beach
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 BeachCute 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
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Front Beach
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
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Franklin Cafe Cape Ann
118 Main StRestaurant/ bar/lounge. Lively. Nice atmosphere. On good street to know in Gloucester