- 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.
- The results below include the top 17 things to do within the city of Rockport, MA , followed by 255 popular activities in nearby cities, including Salem, Gloucester, Beverly, Hampton, Lynn, Newburyport, Marblehead, Danvers, Ipswich, Amesbury, Saugus, Haverhill, Peabody, North Andover, Rye, Seabrook, Essex, North Hampton, Portsmouth and Revere
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Situated in a secluded area, Loblolly Point has rocky cliffs that visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the ocean and nearby lighthouses from. Visitors can often catch locals fishing at the cliffs.
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Rockport's Square Circle is an art gallery that features indoor and outdoor artwork and sculptures. The charming gallery and shop feature prominent awnings, making it easy to find, and the artist features primarily Jewish and Hebrew works including Seder plates.
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The large towers that have welcomed seafarers to Thatcher Island since the 18th century, the Cape Ann Twin Lights, are the sole surviving multiple lights on any U.S. coast. Visitors can reserve free boat service to the island in summertime.
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The Little Art Cinema is an old-fashioned movie theater that showcases great films and offers friendly service for guests of all ages. Though not modern, it does have a lot of charm and offers a one-of-a-kind moviegoing experience.
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Front Beach & Back Beach is a leisure park that is best known for being a scuba-diving destination. The beach has lifeguards during high season and metered parking along the beachfront.
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A historic and scenic lighthouse on Straghtsmouth Island, Straightsmouth Lighthouse is viewable from hiking trails and from the water via kayak or canoe. Guided boat tours are also available for tourists to view the landmark.
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Providing a view of Rockport Harbor, Rockport Marine Park has a boat launch, can be used for fishing and is home to a memorial for Andre the Seal. The park has grassy areas, picnic tables and benches.
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15 Great Republic Drive, Gloucester, MA 01930
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Family-owned and operated, Ryan & Wood, Inc. Distilleries specialize in handcrafted distilled spirits including a variety of gin, rum, vodka and more. Guided tours of the premises including the process of fermentation, distillation and barreling, are available.
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A variety of outdoor activities are available at Dogtown Common. The historical nature of the site allows for exploration of the lost settlement, and visitors can enjoy biking, hiking, and walking their dogs.
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Good Harbor Beach is a half mile stretch of raked sand that opens to the Atlantic ocean with many dunes and marshes surrounding it. Visitors can enjoy surfing and floating here when the tide is high and at low tide, they can walk up to the Salt island.