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1. Rockport Is A Cape Ann Seaside Vacation
If you never travel more than 10 miles from your inn, you'll still have the vacation of a lifetime. Cape Ann's beauty attracted painters such as Winslow Homer. Its natural features attracted the Pilgrims in 1623, just three years after Plymouth Rock. Rockport granite has been shipped all over the world, and Gloucester's seaport is the nation's first, and is still active. World famous sailing vessels were built in neighboring Essex, and you can see how they will built, with the actual tools.
- Direct, Easy Train Service - the
train picks you up right here and in 45 minutes drops
you off in the heart of Boston, where you can walk or
take a trolley, or the famous "Ducks". Your
innkeeper has all the information to show you what to
see and where to see it. You can also take your car,
but the train is so much easier.
- Explore All Day, Return To A Quiet Village
At Night - Rockport is relaxing and peaceful.
You'll love coming back after and exciting day to a
small inn, where you walk along the ocean, through quiet
neighborhoods and along unique art galleries, shops
and restaurants.
2. Visit Salem's Seafaring and Witchcraft Exhibits -
Salem is just 20 minutes by direct train, or take your
car and enjoy a scenic drive along the coast. Salem
is a great walking city, with its witchcraft lore, historic
seafaring exhibits, National Heritage Park, restaurants
and more. Enjoy great days in Salem and return to relaxation
in Rockport.
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3. Visit Boston - Take Your Car or The Commuter Train
Every year, many thousands of Boston visitors stay in Rockport. Rockport Inns are a great "launching pad" for your Boston visit.
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4. Rockport Is Factory Outlet Fun & Savings
Just up the coast by car (about one scenic hour) you'll
reach tax free New Hampshire, with factory outlet stores
along the coast. Just over the border into Kittery,
Maine, there are hundreds more, including a large new
L.L. Bean store. The New Hampshire and Maine Coasts
are a beautiful drive, and special attractions include
the Marginal Way, a dramatic, memorable 4-mile seaside
walking path along a rocky coastline.
Beautiful beaches, clear water, art, exhibits, walking,
biking, unique restaurants and shops are all nearby.
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