NEW ROCKPORT WALKING GUIDE COMING SOON

The Rockport Chamber of Commerce, a Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, is currently producing the 12th edition of ‘Rockport: A Walking Guide’ for 2007 and 2008. The new Walking Guide will feature the following:

* maps of the downtown area from Back Beach to the Headlands, and the Whistlestop Mall/ train station neighborhood;

* points of interest, including historic sites, parking areas, rest rooms and public services;

* updated listings of shops, galleries, restaurants and inns; and

* self-guided walking tours in and around the scenic downtown area.

The Rockport Chamber will produce 30,000 Walking Guides for distribution in 2007 and 2008. These attractively designed and handy guides will be displayed in visitor centers and in establishments throughout Rockport, and made readily available to all visitors seeking information about Rockport. The Chamber is currently collecting business listings for the 2007-2008 Rockport Walking Guide. The cost per listing is $75 for Chamber of Commerce members and $125 for non-members. For further information and to secure a listing in the new guide, Rockport business establishments are encouraged to contact the Chamber office at 978-546-6575 by Friday, June 29.