Guidebook for Rockport
Food Scene
Helmut's Strudel
69 Bearskin NeckExcellent Strudel, OK coffee, amazing view from the porch.
Amazing sunsets, great lobster, rustic location, bonfire on the rocks and s'mores for all ages.
44 Einheimische empfehlen
The Lobster Pool
329 Granite StAmazing sunsets, great lobster, rustic location, bonfire on the rocks and s'mores for all ages.
Dunkin'
4 Harvard AveGrab a coffee right next to the MBTA train station.
One of my favorite restaurants. Not really kid friendly, but great for adults.
47 Einheimische empfehlen
Franklin Cafe Cape Ann
118 Main StOne of my favorite restaurants. Not really kid friendly, but great for adults.
An amazing restaurant to visit for dinner or breakfast. We went for a 9pm seating, and it was perfect.
19 Einheimische empfehlen
The Market Restaurant
An amazing restaurant to visit for dinner or breakfast. We went for a 9pm seating, and it was perfect.
From the people who created The Market Restaurant, this is both a hip bar and wonderful place to eat (there are tables outside as well)
39 Einheimische empfehlen
Short & Main
36 Main StFrom the people who created The Market Restaurant, this is both a hip bar and wonderful place to eat (there are tables outside as well)
Best coffee in town. The norwegian coffee bread is best when served/eaten warm. Egg sandwich is the best value in town for a simple breakfast to go.
29 Einheimische empfehlen
Brothers Brew Coffee Shop
27 Main StBest coffee in town. The norwegian coffee bread is best when served/eaten warm. Egg sandwich is the best value in town for a simple breakfast to go.
Eat alfresco on the wharf. Very laid back and very New England. This is the best lobster and crab cakes you can find on Cape Ann, just without the fuss.
45 Einheimische empfehlen
Roy Moore Lobster Co
39 Bearskin NeckEat alfresco on the wharf. Very laid back and very New England. This is the best lobster and crab cakes you can find on Cape Ann, just without the fuss.
Arts & Culture
The cutest bookstore around. Kids books found downstairs.
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Rockport House of Pizza
19 BroadwayThe cutest bookstore around. Kids books found downstairs.
Experience the Rockport Art Association, possibly see some of our family exhibiting, and possibly go home with some original artwork. Also, they have a nice and clean bathroom!
26 Einheimische empfehlen
Rockport Art Association & Museum
12 Main StExperience the Rockport Art Association, possibly see some of our family exhibiting, and possibly go home with some original artwork. Also, they have a nice and clean bathroom!
Essentials
If you are arriving by train, you can pick up milk, and some basics at this convenience store.
Cumberland Farms
9 Railroad AveIf you are arriving by train, you can pick up milk, and some basics at this convenience store.
Common Crow Natural Market
200 Eastern AveOrganic groceries can be bought here.
Good grocery store in the summer. Lines are less. Has a good selection of organic groceries as well as their "normal" line of groceries. Also, they sell coolers, boogie boards for the beach.
24 Einheimische empfehlen
Shaw's Supermarket
Good grocery store in the summer. Lines are less. Has a good selection of organic groceries as well as their "normal" line of groceries. Also, they sell coolers, boogie boards for the beach.
You can pick up milk, the newspaper and other items to make your stay more comfortable. I would suggest for any decent groceries to go to Shaws (see details).
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Rockport Harbormaster
3 BroadwayYou can pick up milk, the newspaper and other items to make your stay more comfortable. I would suggest for any decent groceries to go to Shaws (see details).
Drinks & Nightlife
Trivia night is Wednesday night at 7:30PM. This is the go-to pub for locals and tourists. Beer brewed on premises. Live music and beer tastings (check their website for more info)
20 Einheimische empfehlen
Cape Ann Brewing Company & Brewpub
11 Rogers StTrivia night is Wednesday night at 7:30PM. This is the go-to pub for locals and tourists. Beer brewed on premises. Live music and beer tastings (check their website for more info)
Shopping
My neighbor owns this very beautiful store. If you need to find a little gift to bring home, try visiting Milk & Honey.
Milk & Honey
1 Main StMy neighbor owns this very beautiful store. If you need to find a little gift to bring home, try visiting Milk & Honey.
Tuck's Candy & Gifts
15 Main StThe candy is all homemade.