Rockport Tops List of Most Charming Small Towns in Massachusetts
Rockport Tops List of Most Charming Small Towns in Massachusetts

Rockport Tops List of Most Charming Small Towns in Massachusetts

In a recent issue of “PureWow”, a digital lifestyle blog, Rockport has topped the list of the “twelve most charming small towns in Massachusetts”. Rockport shines atop a premier selection of our commonwealth’s communities, including Ipswich, Salem, Stockbridge, Lenox, Concord,…

Rockport Named one of “The 10 Best Beach Towns on the East Coast” by Conde Nast Traveler
Rockport Named one of “The 10 Best Beach Towns on the East Coast” by Conde Nast Traveler

Rockport Named one of “The 10 Best Beach Towns on the East Coast” by Conde Nast Traveler

The North Shore, a group of towns in Greater Boston, is a culturally important swath of Massachusetts. The coastal region is known for its excellent seafood, beautiful beaches, and historic landmarks. Many a good film has been filmed here as…

Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Welcomes GoNomad Travel Writer to Cape Ann
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Welcomes GoNomad Travel Writer to Cape Ann

Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Welcomes GoNomad Travel Writer to Cape Ann

GoNOMAD Editor, Max Hartshorne recently visited our beautiful Cape. With a carefully planned itenerary compiled by the Chamber, including recommendations from all four communities, we were happy to read that Max experienced many of our region’s local businesses and outdoor…

Motif Number 1: Rockport’s Heart & Soul
Motif Number 1: Rockport’s Heart & Soul

Motif Number 1: Rockport’s Heart & Soul

Ever wonder about the significance of Rockport’s renowned Motif Number 1? Images of Rockport’s iconic fishing shack on Bearskin Neck are known and recognized throughout the world, and instantly familiar to any student of art or art history. Best Cultural Destinations recently…

This Week in Rockport: Sept 15-21, 2017

Daily Rockport Art Association & Museum Shows, 12 Main Street                                     Tuesday-Saturday 10a – 5p & Sunday 12 n – 5 p   Fri. 9/15       Docent Tours/Open House, Shalin Liu, 37 Main St., 11 a-12:30 p                           Fridays…

Boston Voyager Interviewed Local Shop Owner Carol Lee Kelliher
Boston Voyager Interviewed Local Shop Owner Carol Lee Kelliher

Boston Voyager Interviewed Local Shop Owner Carol Lee Kelliher

Boston Voyager recently interviewed Carol Lee Kelliher, owner of Rockport’s Carol Lee’s Cottage. Today we’d like to introduce you to Carol Lee Kelliher. Carol Lee, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how…

Relaxing in Rockport
Relaxing in Rockport

Relaxing in Rockport

Everyone loves Rockport for its low key family feeling. Families, couples, retirees, artists, writers, musicians, they all come to Rockport. People love Rockport not only for what is here, but for what isn’t here: no stop lights, no neon, no…

Romantic Rockport, MA
Romantic Rockport, MA

Romantic Rockport, MA

There is an enchanting, peaceful seaside village, not too far away—called Rockport, Massachusetts. Located on Cape Ann, embraced on three sides by the Atlantic Ocean, it’s about an hour away from busy, crowded Boston, yet feels like it’s a world…

Discover Scenic Rockport
Discover Scenic Rockport

Discover Scenic Rockport

Discover Rockport, MA   Accommodations Known for gracious hospitality, the friendly innkeepers of Rockport offer relaxing accommodations in town and by the sea. Choose from quaint New England inns serving a delicious breakfast to motels offering numerous amenities. Cultural District…

Prettiest Town in the State!

Rockport was recently declared the Prettiest Town in Massachusetts by MSN. “A romantic destination that’s only an hour from Boston, Rockport is located at the very tip of the Cape Ann peninsula and has miles of beaches for you to…

Rockport Featured on NewEngland.com

Rockport is a favorite travel destination for day trips, weekly stays and lengthy vacations alike.  Our wonderful seacoast village was recently featured on NewEngland.com as a Summer Day Trip.  Many of the town’s shops, attractions and restaurants were featured in…

Beaches of Rockport

Back Beach: Beach Street On Beach Street between Main and Granite, Back Beach offers great views as a bonus to its sand and surf, and is close to the downtown shopping area. Back Beach is a renowned scuba diver’s destination.…

Story of Hannah Jumper

July 8, 1856, is an important date in the history of Rockport. On that summer morning, 200 wives, mothers, daughters and assorted supporters gathered in Dock Square to take part in an event that would have repercussions to this very…

MBTA and Commonwealth to Provide Special Train Service for “The Wall That Heals”
MBTA and Commonwealth to Provide Special Train Service for “The Wall That Heals”

MBTA and Commonwealth to Provide Special Train Service for “The Wall That Heals”

GLOUCESTER, Mass. — Unlike the U.S. veterans who served in every other major war fought for this country, the Vietnam Veterans never received a welcome home ceremony after their service. Often they received completely the opposite, being ignored or shunned.…

GAS PRICES UNCHANGED, SAYS AAA

Gasoline prices in Massachusetts remain the same as last week, according to AAA Northeast. AAA’s June 8th survey of prices in Massachusetts found self-serve, regular unleaded averaging $2.66 per gallon, the same as last week. Prices locally are two cents…