Rockport, Massachusetts is another of those places you have probably never heard of, which is exactly the kind of place that makes for an ideal New England getaway weekend. It’s a short,? scenic hour’s drive from Boston.
Rockport’s character is that of a cultural haven within a classic New England seaside village. Interesting, eh? Imagine a picturesque town on a harbor called Sandy Bay at the very tip of a peninsula (Cape Ann) and surrounded on 3 sides by the mighty Atlantic Ocean.
The region, known as the Essex National Heritage Area, includes the surrounding communities of Essex, Glouster and Manchester By the Sea, which share Rockport’s heritage of seafaring and have also held a similar, long-time attraction for artists of all types.
One of the best ways to experience the area is during the annual Trails and Sails Weekend, which is usually held the last weekend in September. Over 150 free programs are offered throughout the area over 3 days.
However, nearly any weekend you may choose to visit, you’ll find entertaining and interesting things to do- the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, free summer concerts, dance performances, art shows, photo exhibits, meet the author events, artisan studio tours, dory races, story telling, recitals, book chats, auctions, winetastings, the Clam Chowdah Festival and much, much more. You’ll also want to visit the lighthouses and beaches of Cape Ann.
When you make this Yankee town your very own hometown for a few days, you’ll have plenty of charming choices for lodging. To immerse yourself in the true spirit of the area, consider the only historic grand hotel in Rockport , where you can rock on the porch looking out over the harbor and dine on fresh seafood much as Ralph Waldo Emerson and his family did long ago.
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