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Food Scene
Great location for clam shack on BearSkin Neck. Pricey but handy if you get hungry. Personally Jen and I prefer Farnham's or Lobstah Land for fried seafood (better value) especially if you are eating a full meal.
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Top Dog
2 Doyle Cove RdGreat location for clam shack on BearSkin Neck. Pricey but handy if you get hungry. Personally Jen and I prefer Farnham's or Lobstah Land for fried seafood (better value) especially if you are eating a full meal.
Locals flock to the Causeway for excellent food ... great prices ... huge portions ... don't even think of ordering appetizers unless you have enormous appetites (really). My personal fav is Baked Haddock dropped on top of Caesar. But everything is really good. BYOB. If you ask to sit at the bar, you can cut your wait time in half. Bring a healthy appetite & be prepared to wait a half hour on nice summer day/night.
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Causeway Restaurant
78 Essex AveLocals flock to the Causeway for excellent food ... great prices ... huge portions ... don't even think of ordering appetizers unless you have enormous appetites (really). My personal fav is Baked Haddock dropped on top of Caesar. But everything is really good. BYOB. If you ask to sit at the bar, you can cut your wait time in half. Bring a healthy appetite & be prepared to wait a half hour on nice summer day/night.
Coffee shop on Bearskin Neck. Open year around. Local fav spots for sitting down with a cup of coffee or tea. GREAT VIEW OF ROCKPORT HARBOR!!! Pastries, wraps & salads. Great place to sit down with laptop to check email. Most reliable year round location for actually being open!!! (978) 546-7500.
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Bean & Leaf Cafe
12 Bearskin NeckCoffee shop on Bearskin Neck. Open year around. Local fav spots for sitting down with a cup of coffee or tea. GREAT VIEW OF ROCKPORT HARBOR!!! Pastries, wraps & salads. Great place to sit down with laptop to check email. Most reliable year round location for actually being open!!! (978) 546-7500.
10 min drive - Gloucester comprehensive Breakfast & Lunch Fare ... reasonable prices ... specialties include omelettes and french toast ... healthy options & comfort food ... casual cozy great for kids. Jen's fav breakfast spot!!! metered Main St parking.
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Sugar Magnolias
112 Main St10 min drive - Gloucester comprehensive Breakfast & Lunch Fare ... reasonable prices ... specialties include omelettes and french toast ... healthy options & comfort food ... casual cozy great for kids. Jen's fav breakfast spot!!! metered Main St parking.
8 min drive - Gloucester (Lanesville) Neighborhood Homey, old-fashioned market with a menu of breakfast, sandwiches, focaccia & other light eats. No bar. Super charming.
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Willow Rest station
8 min drive - Gloucester (Lanesville) Neighborhood Homey, old-fashioned market with a menu of breakfast, sandwiches, focaccia & other light eats. No bar. Super charming.
Nice atmosphere. Great sushi & overall menu. If you are seeking a lovely place to enjoy a special meal on Cape Ann, go here.
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Minglewood Harborside
25 Rogers StNice atmosphere. Great sushi & overall menu. If you are seeking a lovely place to enjoy a special meal on Cape Ann, go here.
12 min drive - Gloucester - Wicked popular among locals as great value w/ generous portions fresh seafood & full menu. Full bar. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Deck option. Don't be surprised if u have to wait to be seated. Parking available.
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Lobsta Land Restaurant
84 Causeway St12 min drive - Gloucester - Wicked popular among locals as great value w/ generous portions fresh seafood & full menu. Full bar. Breakfast, lunch & dinner. Deck option. Don't be surprised if u have to wait to be seated. Parking available.
Famous spot for fresh baked authentic Austrian strudel at the end of Bearskin Neck with harbor view deck! Great breakfast spot. During summer season opens 7am. Phone number (978) 546-2824
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Helmut's Strudel
69 Bearskin NeckFamous spot for fresh baked authentic Austrian strudel at the end of Bearskin Neck with harbor view deck! Great breakfast spot. During summer season opens 7am. Phone number (978) 546-2824
10 min drive Gloucester - Hearty land & sea specialties from Portugal's Azores Islands, served in warm & casual space. Outside seating (not picturesque road). full bar. Easy parking. Excellent food.
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Azorean Restaurant & Bar
133 Washington St10 min drive Gloucester - Hearty land & sea specialties from Portugal's Azores Islands, served in warm & casual space. Outside seating (not picturesque road). full bar. Easy parking. Excellent food.
Chefs give new American plates international treatment at this rustic haunt with art on the walls. Locals rave about the food in casual fun atmosphere.
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Passports
110 Main StChefs give new American plates international treatment at this rustic haunt with art on the walls. Locals rave about the food in casual fun atmosphere.
Boisterous gastropub pairs inventive New American eats with craft cocktails in a sharp, dark space. My brother (who is a gourmet) considers the Franklin his go-to dining spot in fish-town!
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Franklin Cafe Cape Ann
118 Main StBoisterous gastropub pairs inventive New American eats with craft cocktails in a sharp, dark space. My brother (who is a gourmet) considers the Franklin his go-to dining spot in fish-town!
35 min drive Peabody - Fav Greek restaurant. If you're looking for truly SPECIAL dining experience, Ithaki makes great choice. Call for reservation. ithakicuisine dot comJen & I love the lamb shank & mezze platter. Ithaki is a bit pricey but worth it!
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Ithaki Modern Mediterranean
1A Hammatt St35 min drive Peabody - Fav Greek restaurant. If you're looking for truly SPECIAL dining experience, Ithaki makes great choice. Call for reservation. ithakicuisine dot comJen & I love the lamb shank & mezze platter. Ithaki is a bit pricey but worth it!
Best Fried Seafood EVER ... Jen & I always share the fisherman's combo (w/ onion rings ... no fries). What we do is bring our own beer (usually big can of Sapporo or Foster's) and park in Green Belt park next door to enjoy the amazing view of the Essex marshland estuary. (15 min drive). It ain't cheap ... but it's really yummy!
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J.T. Farnham's
88 Eastern AveBest Fried Seafood EVER ... Jen & I always share the fisherman's combo (w/ onion rings ... no fries). What we do is bring our own beer (usually big can of Sapporo or Foster's) and park in Green Belt park next door to enjoy the amazing view of the Essex marshland estuary. (15 min drive). It ain't cheap ... but it's really yummy!
Only Rockport pizza place ... middle of road quality ... but it's convenient and they deliver!!! (2 min drive)
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Rockport House of Pizza
19 BroadwayOnly Rockport pizza place ... middle of road quality ... but it's convenient and they deliver!!! (2 min drive)
New American cuisine highlighted by wicked fresh local seafood w/ unrivaled romantic setting overlooking Atlantic Ocean. DATE NIGHT won’t be cheap … but you might get lucky! 68 Bearskin Neck, Rockport (978) 546-9667 http://www.myplacebythesea.com/ VERY ROMANTIC!!!
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My Place by the Sea
68 Bearskin NeckNew American cuisine highlighted by wicked fresh local seafood w/ unrivaled romantic setting overlooking Atlantic Ocean. DATE NIGHT won’t be cheap … but you might get lucky! 68 Bearskin Neck, Rockport (978) 546-9667 http://www.myplacebythesea.com/ VERY ROMANTIC!!!
CALL ahead cuz hours can be sketchy!!! Spectacular ocean view from back dining room w/ variety of fresh delicious cuisine to satisfy any appetite + full bar. (978) 546-2797
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Brackett's Oceanview Restaurant
25 Main StreetCALL ahead cuz hours can be sketchy!!! Spectacular ocean view from back dining room w/ variety of fresh delicious cuisine to satisfy any appetite + full bar. (978) 546-2797
Brother's Brew boasts the best coffee in Rockport. It's part of Brackets restaurant. Since neither Jen nor I are coffee drinkers, we can't speak for whose coffee is best in town. Other contenders are 'Bean & Leaf'l & Red Skiff. (978) 546-3775
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Brothers Brew Coffee Shop
27 Main StBrother's Brew boasts the best coffee in Rockport. It's part of Brackets restaurant. Since neither Jen nor I are coffee drinkers, we can't speak for whose coffee is best in town. Other contenders are 'Bean & Leaf'l & Red Skiff. (978) 546-3775
On the LEFT as you enter Bearkskin Neck after Bean & Leaf. Rockport (978) 546-7500
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The Ice Cream Store
14 Bearskin NeckOn the LEFT as you enter Bearkskin Neck after Bean & Leaf. Rockport (978) 546-7500
15 min walk Bearskin Neck Rockport - Jen describes their fair as Gourmet Cupcakes + ice cream which makes them very popular if you have a sweet tooth. 42 Bearskin Neck Rockport. metered parking + 5 min walk. Challenging to drive/park on Bearskin Neck. Good to call ahead or just walk by. Cuz Bearskin shops keep unusual hours.
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Rockin' Cupcakes
42 Bearskin Neck15 min walk Bearskin Neck Rockport - Jen describes their fair as Gourmet Cupcakes + ice cream which makes them very popular if you have a sweet tooth. 42 Bearskin Neck Rockport. metered parking + 5 min walk. Challenging to drive/park on Bearskin Neck. Good to call ahead or just walk by. Cuz Bearskin shops keep unusual hours.
Gloucester After you take a LEFT at the end of Rt 128, Jeff's is located about 1/4 miles on right side of Eastern Ave. Usually I call ahead so the lobster rolls are waiting. They make other subs/sandwiches at back counter. But for me it's all about this lobster roll. 978-281-5800
Jeff's Variety
71 Eastern AveGloucester After you take a LEFT at the end of Rt 128, Jeff's is located about 1/4 miles on right side of Eastern Ave. Usually I call ahead so the lobster rolls are waiting. They make other subs/sandwiches at back counter. But for me it's all about this lobster roll. 978-281-5800
8 min walk - 2 min drive - Rockport - Family owned/operated Caribbean Cuisine newly opened. Rave Reviews!!! Right on T Wharf. metered parking.
Fleur Cuisine Harborside - Rockport
8 min walk - 2 min drive - Rockport - Family owned/operated Caribbean Cuisine newly opened. Rave Reviews!!! Right on T Wharf. metered parking.
10 min drive Gloucester - Newly opened restaurant sourcing from local farms. raw bar, salads, fun variations on seafood & Americana. Full bar. Adjacent Free Public Parking lot on Rogers St
Oak to Ember
10 min drive Gloucester - Newly opened restaurant sourcing from local farms. raw bar, salads, fun variations on seafood & Americana. Full bar. Adjacent Free Public Parking lot on Rogers St
10 walk - 2 min drive Rockport - Classic NE seafood standbys such as lobster & fried clams, tacos, salads + burgers. Kids menu. Full bar. Very Popular & dependable regarding hours. Metered parking.
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Roy Moore's Fish Shack Restaurant
21 Dock Square10 walk - 2 min drive Rockport - Classic NE seafood standbys such as lobster & fried clams, tacos, salads + burgers. Kids menu. Full bar. Very Popular & dependable regarding hours. Metered parking.
12 min walk or 2 min drive + 4 min walk Rockport - Seasonal family-run eatery with specular harbor views. full bar. Definitely call ahead or walk by to check on hours. It's Rockport. But when open, it's very special. metered parking.
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7th Wave Restaurant
7 Tuna Wharf12 min walk or 2 min drive + 4 min walk Rockport - Seasonal family-run eatery with specular harbor views. full bar. Definitely call ahead or walk by to check on hours. It's Rockport. But when open, it's very special. metered parking.
10 min drive Gloucester - Live bands during summer. Newly opened. Deck seating waterviews. full bar. seafood, tacos, chowder. breakfast & kids menus. easy parking. Same location used to be Captain Carlos.
Decklyn's
10 min drive Gloucester - Live bands during summer. Newly opened. Deck seating waterviews. full bar. seafood, tacos, chowder. breakfast & kids menus. easy parking. Same location used to be Captain Carlos.
10 min drive Gloucester - Only good Mexican restaurant on Cape Ann. Full bar. Great food. Kid friendly. No view. Nearby Parking lot + street.
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Machaca
14 Rogers St10 min drive Gloucester - Only good Mexican restaurant on Cape Ann. Full bar. Great food. Kid friendly. No view. Nearby Parking lot + street.
15 min drive Rocky Neck - Gloucester landmark - Gorgeous deck on inner harbor. Jen says it's the best deck on Cape Ann. Full menu with fish focus w/ full bar + kids menu. Piano bar. Street parking (not metered).
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The Studio
51 Rocky Neck Ave15 min drive Rocky Neck - Gloucester landmark - Gorgeous deck on inner harbor. Jen says it's the best deck on Cape Ann. Full menu with fish focus w/ full bar + kids menu. Piano bar. Street parking (not metered).
10 min drive - Gloucester - Italian cuisine. Popular spot. Not my fav but I'm fussy. Park in Free Public Lot just downhill.
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Tonno Restaurant
2 Main St10 min drive - Gloucester - Italian cuisine. Popular spot. Not my fav but I'm fussy. Park in Free Public Lot just downhill.
15 min drive Gloucester - Overlooking marina resort bar & grill with varied fun creative menu. full bar. easy parking.
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Mile Marker One Restaurant
75 Essex Ave15 min drive Gloucester - Overlooking marina resort bar & grill with varied fun creative menu. full bar. easy parking.
10 min drive - Gloucester - Ideal spot to eat lobster, seafood & burgers. Full bar. Kids menu. Easy parking.
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Blue Collar Lobster Co at The Gloucester House Restaurant
63 Rogers St10 min drive - Gloucester - Ideal spot to eat lobster, seafood & burgers. Full bar. Kids menu. Easy parking.
12 min drive - Rocky Neck Gloucester - Breakfast & lunch nook w/ local flavor. 66 East Main St. Street Parking.
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Zeke's Place
66 E Main St12 min drive - Rocky Neck Gloucester - Breakfast & lunch nook w/ local flavor. 66 East Main St. Street Parking.
10 min drive - Fun Unique Fishtown Flavor mom & pop restaurant & bar. Doesn't look like much from outside. Rave reviews for great food and week night specials. Kid friendly. Easy street parking (non-metered).
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George's Coffee Shop
178 Washington St10 min drive - Fun Unique Fishtown Flavor mom & pop restaurant & bar. Doesn't look like much from outside. Rave reviews for great food and week night specials. Kid friendly. Easy street parking (non-metered).
20 min drive - Manchester - Friendly local restaurant up the road (Rt 127) in Manchester by the Sea. Jen & I typically order baked haddock sandwich (light on salt for fries cuz they put on ton unless U tell them otherwise). Solid Americana menu & bar. Free street parking.
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Cala's Restaurant
7 Beach St20 min drive - Manchester - Friendly local restaurant up the road (Rt 127) in Manchester by the Sea. Jen & I typically order baked haddock sandwich (light on salt for fries cuz they put on ton unless U tell them otherwise). Solid Americana menu & bar. Free street parking.
20 min drive - Excellent place to eat top notch homestyle from scratch cooking. Chef adjusts menu for specials. You won't be disappointed w/ Allie's. Great value for high quality food. Free Street parking.
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Allie's Beach Street Cafe
35 Beach St20 min drive - Excellent place to eat top notch homestyle from scratch cooking. Chef adjusts menu for specials. You won't be disappointed w/ Allie's. Great value for high quality food. Free Street parking.
30 min drive - 247 Essex St Salem (great location) Boho-style sandwich shop & coffee klatch where laptop warriors hammer out emails while sipping on draft-poured cold brew coffee or craft beers. Poetry nights. metered street parking.
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Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex St30 min drive - 247 Essex St Salem (great location) Boho-style sandwich shop & coffee klatch where laptop warriors hammer out emails while sipping on draft-poured cold brew coffee or craft beers. Poetry nights. metered street parking.
30 min drive - 288 Derby St Salem - Wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas anchor rustic Italian cookery + pasta plates & sides, such as mushrooms marinated in lemon, thyme, and crushed red pepper, plus affogato—vanilla gelato topped with a double shot of espresso. metered street parking.
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Bambolina
288 Derby St30 min drive - 288 Derby St Salem - Wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas anchor rustic Italian cookery + pasta plates & sides, such as mushrooms marinated in lemon, thyme, and crushed red pepper, plus affogato—vanilla gelato topped with a double shot of espresso. metered street parking.
30 min drive - 43 Church St Salem - Super-Fresh fish/seafood (Turner's are wholesalers) inside Salem’s historic Lyceum Hall. Great atmosphere. U can also buy fish to take home. Public metered Lot.
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Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall
43 Church St30 min drive - 43 Church St Salem - Super-Fresh fish/seafood (Turner's are wholesalers) inside Salem’s historic Lyceum Hall. Great atmosphere. U can also buy fish to take home. Public metered Lot.
30 min drive - Pickering Wharf Salem - Local cuisine, American, Bar, Seafood, Grill, Vegetarian/Family Friendly. Plenty of seating. Metered street parking.
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Finz
86 Wharf St30 min drive - Pickering Wharf Salem - Local cuisine, American, Bar, Seafood, Grill, Vegetarian/Family Friendly. Plenty of seating. Metered street parking.
28 min drive - Hawthorne Hotel Salem - Get place to stop for cocktail or meal after visiting Witch Museum. Authentic Friendly Salem vibe. Well-maintained Old style hotel. Metered Street parking.
Nathaniel's
18 Washington Square W28 min drive - Hawthorne Hotel Salem - Get place to stop for cocktail or meal after visiting Witch Museum. Authentic Friendly Salem vibe. Well-maintained Old style hotel. Metered Street parking.
30 min drive - Essex St Salem - Awesome lightly steamed Veg Restaurant in downtown Salem. Good prices & quick service. Gotta love Life Alive! This place is super yummy. I always order the Green Goddess with extra sauce, Wheatgrass shots, kombucha on tap. Street parking or large public lot next to YMCA.
Life Alive Organic Cafe Salem
30 min drive - Essex St Salem - Awesome lightly steamed Veg Restaurant in downtown Salem. Good prices & quick service. Gotta love Life Alive! This place is super yummy. I always order the Green Goddess with extra sauce, Wheatgrass shots, kombucha on tap. Street parking or large public lot next to YMCA.
30 min drive - Washington St Salem - Popular Pizza - Great location - Corner of Essex & Washington next to Gulu Gulu Cafe & Bewitched statue, metered parking
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Flying Saucer Pizza Company
118 Washington St30 min drive - Washington St Salem - Popular Pizza - Great location - Corner of Essex & Washington next to Gulu Gulu Cafe & Bewitched statue, metered parking
10 min drive Gloucester - HEARTY MEDITERRANEAN COOKING w/ LOCAL FARM-FRESH INGREDIENTS & LOCALLY CAUGHT SEAFOOD. Overlooking Gloucester’s charming waterfront, indulge in subtle teasing spices, velvety risotto, crispy pan seared fish, succulent lamb and tempting desserts. Free lot/street parking.
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Yella on the Water
25 Western Ave10 min drive Gloucester - HEARTY MEDITERRANEAN COOKING w/ LOCAL FARM-FRESH INGREDIENTS & LOCALLY CAUGHT SEAFOOD. Overlooking Gloucester’s charming waterfront, indulge in subtle teasing spices, velvety risotto, crispy pan seared fish, succulent lamb and tempting desserts. Free lot/street parking.
8 min drive - Gloucester - Mid East Med Food - Kabobs, Kafta, falafal, hummus, baba ghanoosh, yummy bread. take out. quick, reasonably priced. easy street parking
Markouk Bread
338 Main St8 min drive - Gloucester - Mid East Med Food - Kabobs, Kafta, falafal, hummus, baba ghanoosh, yummy bread. take out. quick, reasonably priced. easy street parking
18 Beach St Rockport directly across Front Beach. 15 walk. Breakfast & Lunch. Smoothie, Earthy-Crunchie food. 8am - 2pm.
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two little birds eatery
18 Beach St18 Beach St Rockport directly across Front Beach. 15 walk. Breakfast & Lunch. Smoothie, Earthy-Crunchie food. 8am - 2pm.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great Live Music in local blue collar Gloucester atmosphere! Even on weekdays The Rhumb Line features amazing musicians. Eat somewhere else. This place is about the bands and the beer. (15 minute drive from 32 West) 40 Railroad Ave, Gloucester (978) 283-9732
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The Rhumb Line Bar & Restaurant
40 Railroad AveGreat Live Music in local blue collar Gloucester atmosphere! Even on weekdays The Rhumb Line features amazing musicians. Eat somewhere else. This place is about the bands and the beer. (15 minute drive from 32 West) 40 Railroad Ave, Gloucester (978) 283-9732
Fun pub atmosphere with LIVE BANDS or watch a game. Decent menu (fish taco is great) as Minglewood is part of Latitude 43. Fish taco is my personal favorite. http://minglewoodtavern.com/ 25 Rogers St, Gloucester (978) 281-0223
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Minglewood Tavern
25 Rogers StFun pub atmosphere with LIVE BANDS or watch a game. Decent menu (fish taco is great) as Minglewood is part of Latitude 43. Fish taco is my personal favorite. http://minglewoodtavern.com/ 25 Rogers St, Gloucester (978) 281-0223
10 min walk - 2 min drive Rockport - Gorgeous concert hall gets international performers w/ amazing view of Rockport harbor. Most recent concert that Jen and I attended featured Maceo Parker and his amazing band. Check website for schedule. metered parking.
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Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main St10 min walk - 2 min drive Rockport - Gorgeous concert hall gets international performers w/ amazing view of Rockport harbor. Most recent concert that Jen and I attended featured Maceo Parker and his amazing band. Check website for schedule. metered parking.
Great concert venue http://thecabot.org/ Check it out if you are hungry for live music
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Cabot Street Cinema Theatre
286 Cabot StGreat concert venue http://thecabot.org/ Check it out if you are hungry for live music
Cool ol pics of the Rockport quarries! 1st bar to open in Rockport (like ever). Fun spot to drink libations. https://featherandwedge.com/ 5 Main St Rockport. Good ideal to call ahead (make sure they are open) 978.999.5917
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Feather & Wedge
5 Main StCool ol pics of the Rockport quarries! 1st bar to open in Rockport (like ever). Fun spot to drink libations. https://featherandwedge.com/ 5 Main St Rockport. Good ideal to call ahead (make sure they are open) 978.999.5917
10 min drive Gloucester - Live music bar of working waterfront. Where Tradition meets Modernity in Food. Small outdoor deck/patio. Salads, soups, bar bites + desserts..
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Drift
3 Main St10 min drive Gloucester - Live music bar of working waterfront. Where Tradition meets Modernity in Food. Small outdoor deck/patio. Salads, soups, bar bites + desserts..
10 min drive - 334 Main St Gloucester - Storied watering hole w/ a pool table. Made famous by book & film: The Perfect Storm. Great place to grab a beer. As far dining goes, you can get better food elsewhere. Street parking.
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Crow's Nest
334 Main St10 min drive - 334 Main St Gloucester - Storied watering hole w/ a pool table. Made famous by book & film: The Perfect Storm. Great place to grab a beer. As far dining goes, you can get better food elsewhere. Street parking.
Sightseeing
Great place to stop riding bike for awesome views
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Eastern Point Lighthouse
Great place to stop riding bike for awesome views
World famous subject for painters ... my mom and every other painter who set up their easel in Rockport has tried their hand at capturing Motif #1 ... maybe you can give it your best shot!
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Motif #1
Bradley WharfWorld famous subject for painters ... my mom and every other painter who set up their easel in Rockport has tried their hand at capturing Motif #1 ... maybe you can give it your best shot!
Absolutely Iconic Stunning Ol' New England estate. Just to walk the grounds will drop your jaw! If you enjoy that Downton Abbey thing of impressive grand scale 19th century construction, places like Castle Hill are becoming endangered species with property values converting old architecture into condo complexes. None of that new world nonsense exists here! http://www.thetrustees.org/crane-estate/the-great-house/?referrer=https://www.google.com/ Great for families or a romantic journey into the past! Crane's beach is nearby as well Appleton Farm & Russell Orchard. Good restaurants in Ipswich include: Ithaki (Greek) & Choate Bridge Pub (delicious fried clams). [18 min drive from 3 Jerdens]
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Castle Hill
Absolutely Iconic Stunning Ol' New England estate. Just to walk the grounds will drop your jaw! If you enjoy that Downton Abbey thing of impressive grand scale 19th century construction, places like Castle Hill are becoming endangered species with property values converting old architecture into condo complexes. None of that new world nonsense exists here! http://www.thetrustees.org/crane-estate/the-great-house/?referrer=https://www.google.com/ Great for families or a romantic journey into the past! Crane's beach is nearby as well Appleton Farm & Russell Orchard. Good restaurants in Ipswich include: Ithaki (Greek) & Choate Bridge Pub (delicious fried clams). [18 min drive from 3 Jerdens]
15 min drive Gloucester - 1929 John Hays Hammond Jr built his medieval castle as wedding present for his wife Irene Fenton & home for his collection of Roman, medieval, and Renaissance artifacts. Also home to Hammond Research Corp, Dr. Hammond produced 400+ patents & ideas for 800+ inventions here. Hammond is only 2nd to Thomas Alva Edison in number of patents. Guided tours. Romantic location. hammondcastle dot org
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Hammond Castle Museum
80 Hesperus Avenue15 min drive Gloucester - 1929 John Hays Hammond Jr built his medieval castle as wedding present for his wife Irene Fenton & home for his collection of Roman, medieval, and Renaissance artifacts. Also home to Hammond Research Corp, Dr. Hammond produced 400+ patents & ideas for 800+ inventions here. Hammond is only 2nd to Thomas Alva Edison in number of patents. Guided tours. Romantic location. hammondcastle dot org
One of most popular & memorable NE tourist destinations ... for good reasons ... the whales can put on a spectacular show ... 7am - 7pm www.seethewhales.com 415 Main St
Gloucester, MA 01930 (978) 283-5110
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Cape Ann Whale Watch
415 Main StOne of most popular & memorable NE tourist destinations ... for good reasons ... the whales can put on a spectacular show ... 7am - 7pm www.seethewhales.com 415 Main St
Gloucester, MA 01930 (978) 283-5110
Wanna see the Gorgeous Rockport Harbor/Coastline up close? Rent a Kayak: reasonable rates ($15 for 1 hr, $32 for 4hrs... even offered to do $25 for 2 hrs). Make sure you're not hungover from previous crazy night.
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North Shore Kayak Outdoor Center
9 Tuna WharfWanna see the Gorgeous Rockport Harbor/Coastline up close? Rent a Kayak: reasonable rates ($15 for 1 hr, $32 for 4hrs... even offered to do $25 for 2 hrs). Make sure you're not hungover from previous crazy night.
Candlepin Bowling uses small balls to knock down the pins which can be really fun for families (easier for kids). I will admit that I put up the bumper guards when I go there which is sort of cheatin' for an adult. But oh well. Great indoor family activity when the weather is less than ideal. 978-283-9753.
I hear most other parts of the country don't have candlepin bowling. So it might introduce a different bowling to your family.
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Cape Ann Lanes
53 Gloucester AveCandlepin Bowling uses small balls to knock down the pins which can be really fun for families (easier for kids). I will admit that I put up the bumper guards when I go there which is sort of cheatin' for an adult. But oh well. Great indoor family activity when the weather is less than ideal. 978-283-9753.
I hear most other parts of the country don't have candlepin bowling. So it might introduce a different bowling to your family.
12 min drive - Rockport - Startlingly gorgeous Atlantic Ocean views w/ historic lighthouse & granite quarry. Wear appropriate footwear. Easy parking.
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Parque Estatal Halibut Point
Gott Avenue12 min drive - Rockport - Startlingly gorgeous Atlantic Ocean views w/ historic lighthouse & granite quarry. Wear appropriate footwear. Easy parking.
15 min drive - Great place to stop riding bike for awesome views of Gloucester Harbor. If you go out there, you'll drive past signs saying PRIVATE ROAD. Or ride a bike. Beautiful mansions out there.
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Eastern Point Lighthouse
15 min drive - Great place to stop riding bike for awesome views of Gloucester Harbor. If you go out there, you'll drive past signs saying PRIVATE ROAD. Or ride a bike. Beautiful mansions out there.
8 min walk - Famous landmark every Rockport painter puts to canvas. My mom was no exception. Part of Bearskin Neck.
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Motif #1
Bradley Wharf8 min walk - Famous landmark every Rockport painter puts to canvas. My mom was no exception. Part of Bearskin Neck.
Discover Salem Haunted Sites with local licensed historical guide. $16/person. book online. These tours do fill up. So book ahead.
Salem Night Tour
Discover Salem Haunted Sites with local licensed historical guide. $16/person. book online. These tours do fill up. So book ahead.
30 min drive - Salem - I haven't used this service but it Looks like fun - Trip Advisor is showing 87.50 per adult.
Witch Costume Photo Shoot - Olde Salem Village theatrical set
30 min drive - Salem - I haven't used this service but it Looks like fun - Trip Advisor is showing 87.50 per adult.
30 min drive - Salem - Start @ 2 Liberty St (Nat Park Service Regional Visitor Ctr). There are 3 red loops to follow thru-out Salem & visitors can watch free 27-minute film @ Salem Regional Visitor Center.
Heritage Dr, Salem, MA 01970, EE. UU.
30 min drive - Salem - Start @ 2 Liberty St (Nat Park Service Regional Visitor Ctr). There are 3 red loops to follow thru-out Salem & visitors can watch free 27-minute film @ Salem Regional Visitor Center.
Est. March 17, 1938 as 1st US National Historic Site, Salem Maritime National Historic Site consists of 9 acres of land & 12 historic structures along Salem waterfront + downtown visitor center. Located in urban Salem, the park preserves & interprets 600+ years of New England's maritime history & global connections.
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Salem Maritime National Historic Site
160 Derby StEst. March 17, 1938 as 1st US National Historic Site, Salem Maritime National Historic Site consists of 9 acres of land & 12 historic structures along Salem waterfront + downtown visitor center. Located in urban Salem, the park preserves & interprets 600+ years of New England's maritime history & global connections.
30 min drive - Salem - corner of Washington & Essex - Remember TV Show Bewitched w/ Samantha Stevens played Elizabeth Montgomery? Well for some reason she's perfectly preserved here in Salem.
Bewitched Sculpture
30 min drive - Salem - corner of Washington & Essex - Remember TV Show Bewitched w/ Samantha Stevens played Elizabeth Montgomery? Well for some reason she's perfectly preserved here in Salem.
30 min drive - 165 Fort St Salem - Whether you enjoy simplicity of old fashioned game of skeeball or the excitement of a simulated rollercoaster, Willows Arcade has you covered! Fun for all ages. Easy parking.
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Salem Willows Amusement Park
167 Fort Ave30 min drive - 165 Fort St Salem - Whether you enjoy simplicity of old fashioned game of skeeball or the excitement of a simulated rollercoaster, Willows Arcade has you covered! Fun for all ages. Easy parking.
2 min drive or 10 min walk - Rockport - Iconic New England scenes w/ fun shops, ice cream parlors, great ocean views & famous for artists painting, selling seascapes & other treasures. Great to stroll along peninsula. Metered street parking (meter maid will ticket if you don't use cc)
Bearskin Neck, Rockport, MA 01966, EE. UU.
2 min drive or 10 min walk - Rockport - Iconic New England scenes w/ fun shops, ice cream parlors, great ocean views & famous for artists painting, selling seascapes & other treasures. Great to stroll along peninsula. Metered street parking (meter maid will ticket if you don't use cc)
Pioneer Village is America’s first living history museum. The village features examples of colonial architecture; dugouts, wigwams, thatched-roof cottages, the Governor’s Faire House, culinary and medicinal gardens, and a blacksmith forge. The village is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4 from June 10 to October 29 only! cost: $5/person at gate or online.
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Salem 1630: Pioneer Village
98 West AvenuePioneer Village is America’s first living history museum. The village features examples of colonial architecture; dugouts, wigwams, thatched-roof cottages, the Governor’s Faire House, culinary and medicinal gardens, and a blacksmith forge. The village is open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4 from June 10 to October 29 only! cost: $5/person at gate or online.
Beaches
Distinctive paintings that are worth your time to stop in and talk to Scott or his lovely wife.
Scott Tubby Fine Art
26 Bearskin NeckDistinctive paintings that are worth your time to stop in and talk to Scott or his lovely wife.
Great local artists Stefan & Kathleen create amazing unique gorgeous paintings at end of Bearskin Neck. Talking with these guys is always fun!
Art Nook Gallery
9 Bearskin NeckGreat local artists Stefan & Kathleen create amazing unique gorgeous paintings at end of Bearskin Neck. Talking with these guys is always fun!
8 min drive - Very popular beach to catch rays & swim ... sunny summer weekends: go early or late (or you will sit in traffic to pay for parking). During Summer: Non-residents must go online to reserve parking (not more than 10 days in advance) at Good Harbor & Wingaersheek. Ugh. I don't how strictly it's enforced during non-peak hours. No cash payment at gate.
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Good Harbor Beach
8 min drive - Very popular beach to catch rays & swim ... sunny summer weekends: go early or late (or you will sit in traffic to pay for parking). During Summer: Non-residents must go online to reserve parking (not more than 10 days in advance) at Good Harbor & Wingaersheek. Ugh. I don't how strictly it's enforced during non-peak hours. No cash payment at gate.
15 min drive - Spectacular Beach ... much larger than Good Harbor ... it's a winding drive w/ beautiful vistas ... on PRIMETIME WEEKENDS arrive early (8:30am) or go later (after 11:30am) to avoid long lines to get into parking lot. Very popular beach to catch rays & swim ... During Summer: Non-residents must go online to reserve parking (not more than 10 days in advance). Ugh. I don't how strictly it's enforced during non-peak hours. No cash payment accepted at gate.
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Wingaersheek Beach
15 min drive - Spectacular Beach ... much larger than Good Harbor ... it's a winding drive w/ beautiful vistas ... on PRIMETIME WEEKENDS arrive early (8:30am) or go later (after 11:30am) to avoid long lines to get into parking lot. Very popular beach to catch rays & swim ... During Summer: Non-residents must go online to reserve parking (not more than 10 days in advance). Ugh. I don't how strictly it's enforced during non-peak hours. No cash payment accepted at gate.
5 min walk from out house. Quaint towny beach. Could not be easier. Don't try to drive and park on weekends. Just walk. Use the beach chairs in the back shed.
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Old Garden Beach
5 min walk from out house. Quaint towny beach. Could not be easier. Don't try to drive and park on weekends. Just walk. Use the beach chairs in the back shed.
5 min drive. Much Bigger than Old Garden Beach. Pay to park from Gloucester side. There is a Rockport Resident Sticker Parking Lot. But you'll go to Gloucester side.
Long Beach
Long Beach5 min drive. Much Bigger than Old Garden Beach. Pay to park from Gloucester side. There is a Rockport Resident Sticker Parking Lot. But you'll go to Gloucester side.
Crane's is a longer 30 min drive (Ipswich). Another Spectacular Beach (as long as the Greenheads are no longer in season ... Greenheads are nasty flies ... check the internet ... it's a couple weeks in July). Crane's has dunes. It's huge. And it's gorgeous.
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Crane Beach
Crane's is a longer 30 min drive (Ipswich). Another Spectacular Beach (as long as the Greenheads are no longer in season ... Greenheads are nasty flies ... check the internet ... it's a couple weeks in July). Crane's has dunes. It's huge. And it's gorgeous.
Front Beach is a beautiful sandy beach (5 min walk to Rockport village). With raft to which you swim out, Lifeguards are sometimes on duty in summer. [15 min from 3 Jerdens] Not a stunning beach compared to other on Cape Ann. But it’s got a great view of Rockport + popular with locals + super close + it's FREE (if you walk). Parking can be problematic.
Front Beach, Rockport, MA 01966, EE. UU.
Front Beach is a beautiful sandy beach (5 min walk to Rockport village). With raft to which you swim out, Lifeguards are sometimes on duty in summer. [15 min from 3 Jerdens] Not a stunning beach compared to other on Cape Ann. But it’s got a great view of Rockport + popular with locals + super close + it's FREE (if you walk). Parking can be problematic.
Essentials
Gloucester Right on Rt 127 while driving into Rockport (on left) Go-To location for best fresh Organic Produce. Best value: Qt size Hot Soups & other prepared foods. Jen's fav spot to pick up groceries & vitamins. Easy parking.
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Common Crow Natural Market
200 Eastern AveGloucester Right on Rt 127 while driving into Rockport (on left) Go-To location for best fresh Organic Produce. Best value: Qt size Hot Soups & other prepared foods. Jen's fav spot to pick up groceries & vitamins. Easy parking.
Right off Rt 128 (Sohier Rd Exit Beverly) as you drive north, Whole Foods offers lots of food options. Easy parking.
Whole Foods Market
150 Brimbal AveRight off Rt 128 (Sohier Rd Exit Beverly) as you drive north, Whole Foods offers lots of food options. Easy parking.
10 min drive Gloucester Great Power Yoga classes ... good teachers. metered street parking.
Cape Ann Power Yoga
186 Main St10 min drive Gloucester Great Power Yoga classes ... good teachers. metered street parking.
8 min drive - Gloucester - Cheap high value Supermarket ... Good fresh fish ... by far best price for cooked lobsters here (ask in fish section & then shop for everything else while lobsters are getting steamed). Bar far, Market Basket is most popular supermarket. 101 Gloucester Crossing Rd. Easy parking.
Market Basket
8 min drive - Gloucester - Cheap high value Supermarket ... Good fresh fish ... by far best price for cooked lobsters here (ask in fish section & then shop for everything else while lobsters are getting steamed). Bar far, Market Basket is most popular supermarket. 101 Gloucester Crossing Rd. Easy parking.
8 min drive - Gloucester ... I prefer Market Basket or Common Crow ... Convenient Supermarket location ...so Jen shops here. Easy parking.
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Shaw's
127 Eastern Ave8 min drive - Gloucester ... I prefer Market Basket or Common Crow ... Convenient Supermarket location ...so Jen shops here. Easy parking.
Walgreens
8 min drive - 127 Eastern Ave Gloucester Open Pharmacy
Your host Jennifer Schafer serves clients w/ Swedish Massage & Alternative Therapy for Feminine Health located in same house as your Rockport booking. Just a short 1 min walk. It's wise to book ahead. Call or text.
Schafer Fertility & Massage
3 West StYour host Jennifer Schafer serves clients w/ Swedish Massage & Alternative Therapy for Feminine Health located in same house as your Rockport booking. Just a short 1 min walk. It's wise to book ahead. Call or text.
Cumberland Farms
9 Railroad Ave1 min drive - 9 Railroad Ave Rockport - Local Convenience Store
8 min drive - 287 Main St Gloucester MA. Easy access off 1 min off end of Rt 128. Solid liquor store. Easy street parking.
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Liquor Locker
287 Main St8 min drive - 287 Main St Gloucester MA. Easy access off 1 min off end of Rt 128. Solid liquor store. Easy street parking.
5 min drive - 123 Eastern Ave Gloucester - On your way to Rockport you can pick up your rental car.
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
123 Eastern Ave5 min drive - 123 Eastern Ave Gloucester - On your way to Rockport you can pick up your rental car.
1 min drive - US Post Office 39 Broadway Terrace Rockport MA. Right on the main drag as you drive into Rockport.
United States Postal Service
1 min drive - US Post Office 39 Broadway Terrace Rockport MA. Right on the main drag as you drive into Rockport.
127 Eastern Ave, Gloucester - Shaws Plaza - Easy Parking. This is what locals a packy or package store. Very basic liquor store,
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Seabreeze Liquors
127 Eastern Ave127 Eastern Ave, Gloucester - Shaws Plaza - Easy Parking. This is what locals a packy or package store. Very basic liquor store,
Yankee Fleet
1 Parker St10 min drive - 1 Parker St Gloucester - Deep Sea Fishing Trips - Dress in layers.