Cape Ann

Peninsula · Rockport

Cape Ann

Peninsula · Rockport

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Rockport, MA 01966

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Historic towns, whale watching, beaches, and clam shacks  

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14 Trips Our Editors Are Taking This Summer

"With the various travel restrictions throughout New England, I’ve been looking for places to unwind and experience nature that are close to home. Enter Cape Ann, the locals-only alternative to Cape Cod. Sure, its beaches aren’t as sweeping and maybe there’s a bit more suburban sprawl here, but it’s close enough to most of the Boston suburbs to make a day trip or even a half-day trip within reach. Despite the proximity to the city, it's easy to find unspoiled stretches of coastline. Its constituent towns of Manchester-by-the-Sea, Gloucester, Essex, and Rockport each have walkable historic downtowns where you can find the quintessential New England pit stops, including clam shacks and adorable owner-operated inns should you opt to spend the night. Some of my favorite stops? Rockport's Blume, for a single-origin cold brew, Tuck’s Candy Factory for some saltwater taffy, and Feather and Wedge for the fish stew and lobster rolls."

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Coleen Fenton

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Love going here with my Mother in law. We always have the best times and create wonderful memories.

Kamala Rakesh

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If I can give 10starrs I would give 10 STARS for Cape ann and their crew on 09/08 1pm Whale watch. We saw 6 whales. the last one was a mother and a calf and they were beautifully playing and flipping giving us delight to our eyes. Worth every penny and second spent on this. I have all my videos and pics in my mobile so could not upload it here with review. I will drop it as soon as copied to laptop.. But Cape Ann crew are professional and they know how and where to show the Whales for their passengers. They are committed and very kind with the group and whales!!

Anne Pérez

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As visitors, we did not feel welcome (June 2022). Nearly no parking, only for residents. For the beautiful beaches you (if not resident) have to register online in advance, with account and credit card. No chance to pay at the beach. It costs up to $40 a day and there is limited capacity, so you have to plan well in advance. If you want to spend only one or two hours there or if the weather is bad that day - tough luck. At the smaller beaches only parking for residents (and there was often not a single car). And the beaches are not within walking distance, you have to take the car. In general, access to the sea is difficult because of the private houses, as in many places along the coast. There are some footpaths though, but they are of little use if you cannot park there nearby. Again, only parking for residents. Admission to Halibut Point State Park for local cars $5, for others $20. Apparently they don't want tourists on Cape Ann. We will not come back. So, target achieved, Cape Ann!

Alexine Raineri

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I love Cape Ann so much that i bought a house there. When I retired, i told myself that I don't have to live near work. I love my neighbors. If you don't have a resident parking sticker, they are very strict. That is the one disadvantage for nonresidents.

Regina Dickerson

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If you like the ocean, you will love Cape Ann. I spent many summers in Gloucester when I lived on the east coast.

Pavel U

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There are all but private houses around, no parking

Alice Kraft

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Haven't been here since summer of 1986, looking to go again sometime soon. Such a beautiful area

Donna Alibrandi

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Nice history t learn about the people they were poor witches sad throw but interesting