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2 Chamber Music Festival (thru July9)3-4 Cape Ann Artisans Spring Studio Tour24 Rockport Farmers’ Market (Every Sat. thru Oct. 14)24 Scandinavian Midsommer Fest
JULY
3-4 Firemen’s Parade, Concert & Bonfire7-8 Rockport Garden Tour9 Evening Concerts at the Bandstand
(every Sunday thru August)21-22 Old Sloop Summer Fair
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6 Acoustic Music Festival6-13 Rockport Jazz Festival12 Rockport Lobsterfest & Fireworks Display
SEPTEMBER
15-17 & 22-24 Trails & Sails (two weekends of walks & water)
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3-4 Cape Ann Artisans Fall Studio Tour8-16 Cape Ann Plein Air14 Rockport HarvestFest
NOVEMBER
26 Christmas in Rockport begins
DECEMBER
1 Shop Rockport Evening Stroll2 Santa’s Arrival by Boat & Tree Lighting3 “Seashells & Jingle Bells” Inn & Home Kitchen Tour9 Scandinavian Jul Fest9-10 Seaside Village Open House & Art Gallery Stroll WeekendTBD Christmas Pageant, Community Supper & Sing-Along31 Rockport New Year’s Eve
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RockportV I S I T O R S’ M A P & G U I D E
Accommodations
Known for gracious hospitality, thefriendly innkeepers of Rockportoffer relaxing accommodations intown and by the sea. Choose fromquaint New England inns servinga delicious breakfast to motelsoffering numerous amenities.
Cultural District
Iconic Motif No.1 draws artistsand art lovers to our picturesqueharbor. Rockport’s art colony,one of the oldest in America, ishome to over thirty galleries andThe Rockport Art Association andMuseum. In an unmatched setting,our worldclass performing artscenter, The Shalin Liu, hosts showsyear round. Lively festivals fill thestreets from May – December.
Recreation
Explore sandy beaches for swimming, diving, sailing, andkayaking. Visit Halibut PointState Park and discover breathtaking scenery. Traverse publicfootpaths along the sea orthrough historic Dogtown. Trek to granite quarries. Discover theStraitsmouth and Thacher Islandlighthouses. Watch the mostmagical sunrises and sunsets.
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Dining
Specializing in fresh, local seafood, Rockport offers many casual and finedining restaurants to satisfy any appetite. Enjoy a glass of wine,microbrewed beer, or cappuccino while you enjoy the ocean view.
Shops
Stroll our charming downtown and eclectic Bearskin Neck to explore oneofakind shops. Find handcrafted jewelry, fashionable clothing, locally made crafts, specialty household items, imported gifts, scrumptious chocolates and so much more.
Rockport – so close, yet a world away
Only an hour north of Boston, Rockport is the perfect destination for relaxation. Full of intriguing history, unmatched beauty and serenity,Rockport invites you to slow down and be renewed.
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Directly On Rockport’s Front BeachPerfect Getaway • Idyllic Views • Newly RenovatedPrivate Decks •Walk To Village, Galleries & Shops
www.captainsbountymotorinn.com • 978-546-9557
Directly On Rockport’s Front BeachPerfect Getaway • Idyllic Views • Newly RenovatedPrivate Decks •Walk To Village, Galleries & Shops
www.captainsbountymotorinn.com • 978-546-9557
B E D & B R E A K F A S TA Victorian inn situated on a knoll
overlooking the village of Rockport.
17 Pleasant Street, Rockport, MAwww.pleasantstreetinn.net
[email protected] 978-546-3915978-546-3915
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Accommodations 1 BEARSKIN NECK MOTOR LODGE
978-546-6677 • 64 Bearskin Neck • bearskinneckmotorlodge.com
2 CAPTAIN'S BOUNTY ON THE BEACH978-546-9557 • 1 Beach Street • 24 oceanfront rooms directly on the beachwith spectacular views. Direct beach access.Private decks. • captainsbountymotorinn.com• See our display ad.
3 CAPTAIN'S HOUSE B&B • 978-546-3825• 69 Marmion Way • Direct oceanfront 5 bedroom B&B. Tranquil location 1 mile fromdowntown. Incredible views!. captainshouse.com ❂
4 CHANGING TIDES BED & BREAKFAST •978-836-1101 • 45 Mount Pleasant Street •Great location! Short walk to beaches andBearskin Neck. Full multi-course gourmetbreakfast. • changingtidesbandb.com ❂ ❖
5 EAGLE HOUSE MOTEL • 978-546-6292 •8 Cleaves Street • Perfect downtownRockport location plus beachside locationdirectly across from Front Beach. • eagle-housemotel.com ❂ ❖
6 EDEN PINES INN • 978-546-2505 • 48 Eden Road • Oceanfront Inn with breathtaking views of Thacher Island’s twinlighthouses. • edenpinesinn.com ❂
7 EMERSON INN • 978-546-6321 • 1Cathedral Avenue • emersoninnbythesea.com• See our display ad. ❂ ❖
INNS OF ROCKPORT • More than 20 distinctive accommodations nestled throughoutour village! • innsofrockport.com ❂ ❖
8 LANTANA HOUSE B&B • 978-546-3535 •22 Broadway • Charming in-town B&B withprivate baths, A/C, cable TV, WiFi. • thelantanahouse.com ❂ ❖
9 LIGHTHOUSE LANE COTTAGES • 978-546-1643 • 5 Lighthouse Lane • lighthouselanecottage.com
10 LINDEN TREE INN • 978-546-2494 • 26 King Street • lindentreeinn.com ❂ ❖
11 PEG LEG INN • 978-546-2352 • 1 King Street • “On the Edge of the Sea”colonial seaside B&B. Guest rooms andSuites. • thepegleginn.com
12 PERRY’S WATERFRONT APARTMENTS •978-546-2850 • 69R Main Street •perryswaterfront.com ❖
13 PLEASANT STREET INN • 978-546-3915 •17 Pleasant Street • pleasantstreetinn.net •See our display ad. ❂
14 ROCKPORT INN & SUITES • 978-546-3300 • 183 Main Street • rockportinnandsuites.com • See our display ad. ❂ ❖
15 SALLY WEBSTER INN • 978-546-9251 • 34 Mt. Pleasant Street • sallywebster.com ❂ ❖
16 SEAFARER INN • 978-546-6248 • 50 Marmion Way • All rooms have ocean views,private baths. Walk to beach and town. Hot buffet breakfast. • seafarer-inn.com ❂ ❖
17 SEVEN SOUTH STREET INN BED & BREAKFAST • 978-546-6708 • 7 South Street • Elegant, full-course gourmetbreakfast. Meticulously decorated andappointed. Outdoor pool, A/C. Walk to town.• sevensouthstreetinn.com ❂ ❖
18 THE INN ON COVE HILL • 978-546-2701• 37 Mount Pleasant Street •innoncovehill.com ❂
19 TUCK INN B&B • 978-546-7260 • 17 High Street • 1790 Colonial home.Hospitable, comfortable lodging plus ourrenowned home-baked breakfast. Come staywith us! • tuckinn.com ❂ ❖
20 YANKEE CLIPPER INN • 978-546-0001,800-545-3699 • 127 Granite Street • 1929Art-Deco panoramic oceanfront inn. Patios,balconies, A/C & full breakfast inclusive.Outdoor Pool. • yankeeclipperinn.com ❂ ❖
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Dining21 7TH WAVE RESTAURANT • 978-546-5048
• 7 Tuna Wharf • Outdoor deck dining. NewEngland fusion cuisine. Full liquor license. • 7thwaverockport.com
22 BEAN & LEAF CAFE • 978-546-7500 • 12 Bearskin Neck • beanandleafcafe.net •See our display ad. ❖
23 BRACKETT’S OCEANVIEW RESTAURANT978-546-2797 • 25 Main Street • bracketts.com • See our display ad.
24 BROTHERS BREW COFFEE SHOP • 978-546-3775 • 27 Main Street • Find us onFacebook • See our display ad. ❖
25 ELLEN’S HARBORSIDE RESTAURANT •978-546-2512 • 1 T-Wharf • The locals’favorite since 1954. Voted “the best chowdahin town”! • ellensharborside.com
26 HEATH’S TEA ROOM RESTAURANT •978-309-3388• 43 South Street • Experience the charm of a traditional EnglishTea Room. Gifts, take-out and functions, too! •heathstearoom.com
27 LOBSTER POOL RESTAURANT • 978-546-7808 • 329 Granite Street •Outstanding seafood in a setting conservativelydescribed as “spectacular”. • thelobsterpool.com
28 NATE’S AT FRONT BEACH • 978-546-0055 • 18 Beach Street • Serving full breakfast and lunch daily. Best seafood and clams on the beach. • natesatfrontbeach.com ❖
29 PIGEON COVE TAVERN • At Emerson Inn• 978-546-6321 • emersoninnbythesea.com •See our display ad.❖
30 RED SKIFF RESTAURANT • 978-546-764715 Mt. Pleasant Street • Serving breakfastand lunch all day. Local seafood and homemade seasonal specialties. • Find us on Facebook. ❖
31 ROY MOORE LOBSTER COMPANY •978-546-6696 • 39 Bearskin Neck • Live andboiled lobsters. Smoked fish, seafood, andchowder. Eat in the rough. Open til 6 PM. •Find us on Facebook
32 ROY MOORE’S FISH SHACK RESTAURANT • 978-546-6667 • 21 Dock Square • Oceanfront dining.Seafood, steak, and pasta. Family friendly. Full liquor license and new bar.
33 THE ICE CREAM STORE • 978-546-7500 • 14 Bearskin Neck • Find us on Facebook.See our display ad.
34 TOP DOG OF ROCKPORT • 978-546-0006 • 2 Doyle's Cove Road • The have-to-stop hot dog shop! Cape Ann’sfinest fried clams. Good-fast-cheap! • topdogofrockport.com
Galleries35 CANTERBURY HILL STUDIO &
GALLERY• 978-309-8468 • 41 Main Street •Fine arts & crafts – Representing over 50 artisans & artists. • canterburyhillstudio.com ❖
36 CYNTHIA CURTIS POTTERY • 978-546-6186 • 80 Pigeon Hill Street • cynthiacurtispottery.com ❖
37 I.N. KAMALIC GALLERY • 978-546-2654• 8-B Main Street • gallery.kamalic.com ❖
38 JOHN CAGGIANO GALLERY • 978-902-5899 • 66 Bearskin Neck •johncaggiano.com
39 LAURI KAIHLANEN GALLERY • 978-546-9818 • 61 Bearskin Neck • Find us on Facebook. ❖
40 ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION &MUSEUM • 978-546-6604 •12 Main Street •rockportartassn.org ❖
41 SCOTT TUBBY FINE ART • 207-329-2586• 26 Bearskin Neck • scotttubby.com ❖
42 SQUARE CIRCLE • 978-546-7100 • 11 Dock Square • Paintings by local artists,modern graphics, sculpture, ceramics,Judaica, fused glass.
43 THE ART OF DAVID ARSENAULT • 518-466-9093 • 8 Dock Square • artofdavid.com ❖
Shops44 BEARSKIN NECK LEATHERS •
978-546-2258 • 7 Old Harbor Road • To the left on Bearskin Neck. QualityLeathergoods and Shoes since 1974.•bearskinneckleathers.com ❖
45 CAROL LEE’S COTTAGE • 978-309-8445 • 24 Bearskin Neck • Unique Gift Shop. Turkish towels. DesignerBags. Tableware. Original Art. GorgeousColors. • carolleescottage.com ❖
46 FLOATING LOTUS • 978-546-2367 • 27 Bearskin Neck • Handmade, fair trade jewelry, crafts and clothing from India, Nepal,Tibet and S.E. Asia. • floatinglotus.net ❖
47 HIDDEN TREASURES • 978-390-8535•13B Bearskin Neck • Find us on Facebook. ❖
48 JAMES RUSSELL GOLDSMITHS • 978-546-1695 • 17 Bearskin Neck • Hand-wrought gold and silver jewelry. ❖
49 JOHN TARR STORE • 978-546-6524 • 49 Main Street • Proudly outfitting since 1887with quality clothing & footwear. Woolrich, Sperry,Teva and more. • Find us on Facebook ❖
50 LA PROVENCE • 978-546-5868 • 4 Main Street • Proud importers of authenticFrench table linens since 1997! CoatedProvence tablecloths – simply sponge clean!• laprov.com ❖
51 ROCKPORT FUDGERY • 978-546-2030 • 4 Tuna Wharf • rockportfudgery.com
52 SEASIDE BOUTIQUE AND BEADS • 978-546-2223 • 23 Dock Square • seasideboutique.weebly.com
53 SOULSTICE - NATURE’S BODY ART •781-589-8230 • 1 Tuna Wharf • soulsticeshop.com
54 SWEATS OF ROCKPORT • 978-546-1135• 52 Bearskin Neck • Sweats – hats – jacketsand lots more. Voted “Best Prices on the Neck”.
55 THE BLACK DOG • 978-309-8053 • 25 Bearskin Neck • theblackdog.com
56 THE LAST RESORT • 978-546-5056 • 48 Bearskin Neck • thelastresortrkpt.com
57 THE PAPER MERMAID • 978-546-3553 •57 Main Street • An artist run shop filled withcreative stationery, prints, and whimsical giftsfor all ages. • papermermaid.com ❖
58 TOAD HALL BOOKSTORE • 978-546-7323 • 47 Main Street •Independent, non-profit bookstore in businesssince 1972. We offer special orders, storytimes and more! • toadhallbookstore.org ❖
59 TUCK’S CANDY & GIFTS • 978-546-635215 Main Street • Rockport’s largest gift shop,offering cards, gifts, jewelry and Tuck’sHomemade Candy, made in Rockport since1929. • Find us on Facebook. ❖
60 TUSCAN DESIGNS • 978-335-6111• 79 Main Street • Handmade ceramics andhome décor from Italy and around the world. •tuscan-designs.com ❖
Attractions G 7 SEAS WHALE WATCH • 978-283-1776 •
7 Seas Wharf, 63 Rogers Street, Gloucester •Voted #1 in 2012 Yankee Magazine’s editors’pick. Modern vessel, exciting, fun and educational for all. • 7seaswhalewatch.com •See our display ad.
G CAPE ANN MUSEUM • 978-283-0455 •27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester • Cape Annrelated paintings and sculpture, maritime andquarrying artifacts, library/archives. Exhibitions,tours, programs. • capeannmuseum.org ❖
G CAPE ANN WHALE WATCH • 978-283-5110 • 415 Main Street, Gloucester• seethewhales.com • See our display ad.
G CAPT. BILL & SONS WHALE WATCH •978-283-6995 • 24 Harbor Loop, Gloucester• captbillandsons.com • See our display ad.
61 CHARLIE’S CHARTERS - FISHING &SIGHTSEEING • 978-281-8992 • 978-879-7517 (cell) • T-Wharf • charliescharters.com
G HARBOR TOURS, INC. • 978-283-1979 •66 Harbor Loop, Gloucester • capeannharbortours.com • See our display ad.
62 LOBLOLLY SEAL CRUISES • 978-998-2711• T-Wharf • Customized seal watch cruises offRockport Harbor. • loblollycruises.com
63 NORTH SHORE KAYAK OUTDOORCENTER • 978-546-5050 • 9 Tuna Wharf •Guided sea kayak tours, instruction, rentals &sales. Bike and Stand-Up Paddleboardrentals. • northshorekayak.com
64 PAPER HOUSE • 978-546-2629 • 52 Pigeon Hill Street •paperhouserockport.com
65 ROCKPORT GOLF CLUB • 978-546-3340• 36 Country Club Road • Nine hole semi-privategolf course. Open April – November. • rockportgolfclub.net
66 ROCKPORT MUSIC /SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER • 978-546-7391 • 37 Main Street • rockportmusic.org. • See our display ad. ❖
ROCKPORT NEW YEAR’S EVE • Continuous entertainment from 6 PM to midnight• rockportnye.org
67 SANDY BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUMS, INC. • 978-546-9533 • 40 King Street • sandybayhistorical.org
Services68 CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK– GRANITE
BRANCH • 978-546-7185 • 247 Main Street• Drive-through ATM and teller window; 24-hourBearskin Neck & Whistlestop Mall ATMs. •capeannsavingsbank.com ❖
G CAPE ANN TRANSPORTATIONAUTHORITY • 978-283-1886 • 3 Pond Road, Gloucester • canntran.com • See our display ad. ❖
69 CARROLL K STEELE INSURANCEAGENCY, INC. • 978-546-3778 • 31 Broadway • cksteele.com ❖
70 INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS – KINGSTREET OFFICE • 978-546-7405 • 37 KingStreet • institutionforsavings.com • See ourdisplay ad. ❖
71 INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS – MAINSTREET OFFICE • 978-546-3411 • 16 Main Street • institutionforsavings.com •See our display ad. ❖
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Funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office ofTravel and Tourism.
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