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Family Water Activities in Rockport, MA
Attractions and Activities in Rockport Mass
Pristine beaches, historic lighthouses and landmarks, museums, ocean attractions including deep sea fishing, kayaking, sailing, and more.

Rockport's historic attractions bring seacoast history alive with many attractions over 250 years old. See Motif No. 1, the most-painted building in the world. Walking Rockport's history and visiting Rockport's Churches are time honored traditions.

In Rockport, there truly is something for everyone.

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Beaches
Back Beach
Beach Street
very limited parking
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On Beach Street between Main and Granite, Back Beach offers great views as a bonus to its respective sand and more  
Cape Hedge Beach
South Street
very limited parking
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Need a bit of solitude? Quietly tucked away, Cape Hedge Beach is perfect for the vacationer who wants to get away from it all. more  
Front Beach
Main Street
very limited parking
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Click for details on Front Beach Front Beach is an active beach on Sandy Bay pointing toward the east. more  
Long Beach (Rockport)
Long Beach Road
toilet facilities, limited parking
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Long Beach, off Thatcher Road, is another long, protected stretch of ocean and sand, backed by more  
Old Garden Beach
Old Garden Road
very limited parking
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This intimate, very small beach is secluded enough to unwind from all of your vacation activities, yet easily walk-able from town. more  
Pebble Beach
Penzance Road
limited parking
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Pebble Beach, at the end of South Street, leaves no doubt as to why it is so named. Pebbles and stones cover this beach; however, they are not rough and jagged, but smooth and rounded as a result of the constant tidal more  
Lighthouses
Straitsmouth Island Lighthouse
Straitsmouth Island Audubon Society Sanctuary
Rockport, MA 01966
Click for details on Straitsmouth Island Lighthouse Straitsmouth Island Lighthouse was built in 1835 to mark the entrance to nearby Rockport Harbor.

The light is easily seen from the tip of Bearskin Neck in downtown Rockport. more  
Twin Lighthouses
 info@thacherisland.org
Thacher Island
Rockport, MA 01966
Click for details on Twin Lighthouses Among the oldest American lighthouses, these twin lights are the only surviving multiple lights on U.S Coastline. The original 45-foot towers were constructed and lit in 1789. more  
Parks
Halibut Point State Park (1840)
Gott Avenue
PO Box 710
Rockport, MA 01966
Click for details on Halibut Point State Park (1840) Halibut Point is a uniquely beautiful coastal seascape. Looking seaward on a clear day, the view stretches from Crane Beach in Ipswich to Mount Agamenticus in Maine and the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire. more  
Millbrook Meadow
off Beach Street
Rockport, MA 01966
Click for details on Millbrook Meadow A lovely small park with playground equipment, grassy areas great for playing frisbie, and benches. A peaceful spot to take a break. more  
Bird Watching
Essex River Cruises & Charters
 info@essexcruises.com
35 Dodge Street
Essex Marina
Essex, MA 01929
978-768-6981
800-748-3706
978-768-2548 (fax)
 Click for details on Essex River Cruises & Charters Essex River Cruises and Charters offer “a tranquil river excursion that captures the essence of New England.” The Boston Globe says. Fully narrated cruises and charters depart daily May through October. Clambakes, company outings, weddings and celebration more  
Halibut Point State Park (1840)
Gott Avenue
PO Box 710
Rockport, MA 01966
Click for details on Halibut Point State Park (1840) Halibut Point is a uniquely beautiful coastal seascape. Looking seaward on a clear day, the view stretches from Crane Beach in Ipswich to Mount Agamenticus in Maine and the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire. more  
Lob Lolly Cove
Penzance Road
Rockport, MA 01966
 
Mass Audubon
 cleahy@massaudubon.org
346 Grapevine Road
Wenham, MA 01984
978-927-1127
 Information on Bird Watching and Conservation in Massachusetts  
Boat Charters & Rentals
Essex River Cruises & Charters
 info@essexcruises.com
35 Dodge Street
Essex Marina
Essex, MA 01929
978-768-6981
800-748-3706
978-768-2548 (fax)
 Click for details on Essex River Cruises & Charters Essex River Cruises and Charters offer “a tranquil river excursion that captures the essence of New England.” The Boston Globe says. Fully narrated cruises and charters depart daily May through October. Clambakes, company outings, weddings and celebration more  
North Shore Kayak Outdoor Center
 nskoc@comcast.net
9 Tuna Wharf
Rockport, MA 01966
978-546-5050
  
Sailor Dog Charters
 gmglesmann@verizon.net
Old Harbor
Rockport, MA 01966
978-460-0780
 Click for details on Sailor Dog Charters Sail from Rockport with Captain Glenn on your own private charter on Wave Dancer, a Nonsuch 30 sailboat. Up to six passengers with exceptionally reasonable hourly rates. more  
Tuna Hunter Charters
 captain@tunahunter.com
Cape Ann's Marina
Essex Avenue (Route 127)
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-407-1351 (boat)
978-546-7992 (offc)
 Click for details on Tuna Hunter Charters Join Tuna Hunter Fishing Charters for striped bass, cod, haddock, tuna or whale watching. Enjoy private fishing charters along the rocky coast of Boston's North Shore, Cape Ann islands or offshore to cod and haddock grounds on Jeffries Ledge or Stellwag more  
Fishing Charters & Parties
Black Pearl Charters
 blackpearlcharters@hotmail.com
17 Athena Way
Rockport, MA 01966
978-546-6043
  
Charlie's Charters
 capt.scott@verizon.net
415 Main Street
at Rose's Wharf
Gloucester, MA 01930
978-281-8992
978-879-7517
 Click for details on Charlie's Charters Departing from Rose's Wharf in Gloucester and from T-Wharf in Rockport. Half or full day private fishing trips aboard our 25 ft Pro-line “Ya But”—roomy and stable. more  

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