- Our list of the best things to do in Rockport, Massachusetts, features the top 272 nearby activities — including 131 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Rockport, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
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Halibut Point Reservation is a local natural reserve built around Halibut Point which is comprised of million years old granite rocks and was an important site for granite mining. The reserve also has many walking trails, a visitor center and a granite mining museum.
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Shalin Liu Performance Center is a local concert hall which maintains a quality acoustic system in an intimate stage setting with the Atlantic Ocean in the backdrop. The center regularly hosts a variety of concerts and cultural events by Rockport Music.
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Featuring the work of local artists, Rockport Art Association & Gallery displays paintings in contemporary and traditional styles. The gallery has two floors for visitors to view art in, and is free of charge.
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The North Shore Kayak Outdoor Center is a business that provides a number of kayak services to the general public. Customers are offered kayak tours, sales, and rentals, as well as many other options to enjoy.
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Thatcher's Island is an island that is part of the town of Rockport and is also known for being the site where naval confrontations in the Revolutionary War. The island is home to the Thatcher Island National Wildlife Refuge.
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Visitors can experience what its like to be a pirate on a live-action pirate cruise with Pirate Ship Formidable. The ship has several pirate actors that act out the history of pirates and teach visitors ship chores.
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Supporting fly fishers and anglers, Texas Coast Fly Fishing is a year round fishing establishment. Available species on the Texas coast include sea trout, tarpon, redfish, black drum, and large Jack Crevelle.
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Visitors can view a collection of the works of artist Jillian Demerie at the Jdemeri Gallery. She specializes in watercolors and depicts a wide variety of ocean imagery in her works.
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Sailor Dog Charters conducts sailing excursions from Rockport during the summer as well as full sailing vacations to the Virgin Islands in the winter. The charter yacht is a 2008 Island Packet 370 that can comfortably accommodate two to six people.
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Jettywalk Arts offers locals and visitors a glimpse into the eclectic and artistic culture of Rockport. Sculptures and paintings inspired by various ethnic backgrounds fill the colorful and vibrant shop.