Ever had that moment when you turn a corner and suddenly gasp, “Oh, I didn’t know places like this still existed”? That’s Rockport, Massachusetts for you—a postcard-perfect coastal town that seems to have been preserved in amber, with all the charm of New England and none of the pretension.
Just 40 miles north of Boston, Rockport sits at the tip of Cape Ann like a jewel on a crown, somehow managing to be simultaneously a world away and right in our backyard.
Let me tell you why this seaside hamlet deserves more than just a day trip.
When you first arrive in Rockport, you might think you’ve accidentally wandered onto a movie set…