Things to do in Rockport
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Motif No 1
Dock Sq is the hub of Rockport. Visible from here, the red fishing shack decorated with colorful buoys is known as Motif No 1. So many artists of great and minimal talent have been painting and photographing it for so long that it well deserves its tongue-in-cheek name. Actually, it should be called Motif No 1-B, as the original shack vanished during a great storm in 1978 and a brand-new replica was erected in its place.
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Pigeon Cove Lobster Co
If your lodging includes kitchen facilities, consider the ultimate New England culinary experience: buying your lobsters live and boiling them yourself. Head to Pigeon Cove for live lobsters straight from the trap and piping-hot, award-winning clam chowder. This is where the fishers are unloading their daily catch from their boats and – if you wish – into your pot. You can expect to pay $6 to $8 per pound for hard-shell lobsters, and slightly less for soft-shell.
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Roy Moore Lobster Company
This takeout kitchen has the cheapest lobster-in-the-rough on the Neck. Your beast comes on a tray with melted butter, a fork and a wet wipe for cleanup. You can sit in the back with the fishing boats on a few tables fashioned from lobster traps, or head next door to the restaurant for a bit of refinement. Don’t forget to bring your own beer or wine.
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Brackett’s
Locals swear by this cozy little dining nook. The casual pub atmosphere, ocean views and daily specials draw a consistent crowd. The specialties of the house are scrod, shrimp, crab and scallop casseroles, rich in sherry and cream. This is one of the few places in Rockport that serves alcohol.
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Rockport Chamber Music Festival
The Rockport Chamber Music Festival hosts at least 16 concerts by internationally acclaimed performers. The festival recently purchased the Haskins Building on Main St, which will be transformed into a magnificent performance space facing the open ocean.
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Ellen’s Harborside
By the T-wharf in the center of town, Ellen’s has grown famous serving a simple menu of American breakfasts, chicken, ribs and lobster since 1954. You get decent portions, fresh food and low prices. Consider the award-winning clam chowder.
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Helmut’s Strudel
For coffee or tea and dessert, try this bakery, almost near the outer end, serving various strudels, filled croissants, pastries, cider and coffee. Four shaded tables overlook the yacht-filled harbor.
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Top Dog
More than a dozen kinds of dogs, from a German Shepherd (with fresh sauerkraut) to a Chihuahua (with jalapenos, salsa and cheese).
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Toad Hall Bookstore
Socially responsible reading: buy your books here and the shop donates some of its income to environmental projects.
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Dock Square
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Bearskin Neck
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Back Beach
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