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Events & Attractions

Rockport Area Attractions begin with the extraordinary 'Cape Ann Light,' visible at sunrise, sunset and special in-between times. And there are lots more things to see and do around Rockport and Cape Ann. Here are some of our favorites; you will find links to many more attractions at the bottom of the page.

Rockport Middle School Band, Memorial Day 2006, Main Street, Rockport

Attractions:

  • Schooner Appledore
    • Schooner sailings from Rockport Tuna Wharf
  • Halibut Point State Park
    • Historic granite quarries with visitor center and museum
  • Thacher Island
    • Scenic island and National Historic Monument visible from the Captain’s house and a 30 min launch ride from Rockport
  • Walk the Words
    • Guided walking tours of historic Dogtown and the Babson Word Rocks

Activities:

Dining:

  • My Place By-The-Sea Bearskin Neck, Rockport (978) 546 9667
    • Fine indoor and outdoor dining at the tip of Bearskin Neck
  • The Fish Shack 21 Dock Square, Rockport (978) 546-6667
    • Casual dining overlooking Rockport harbor
  • Ellen's Harborside T Wharf, Rockport (978) 546 2512
    • Casual dining overlooking Rockport harbor
  • Lo Grassos 13 Railroad Ave, Rockport (978) 546-7977
    • Italian Family Dining
  • The Lobster Pool 329 Granite Street, Rockport (978) 546-7808
    • Casual Seafood dining overlooking Ipswich Bay
  • Alchemy 3 Duncan St., Gloucester (978) 281-3997
    • Modern American and International cuisine
  • Franklin Cape Ann 118 Main Street, Gloucester (978) 283-7888
    • Bistro dining
  • Essex Seafood 143R Eastern Avenue, Essex (978) 768-7233
    • Freshly shucked clams and seafood

More Things to See and Do:

Captain's House

 69 Marmion Way, Rockport, MA 01966
Tel: 978-546-3825  Toll Free: 87-ROCKPORT (877-625-7678)
Fax: 866-496-6215
info@captainshouse.com