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Rockport Travel Guide: 119 reviews and 306 photos

Scuba divers and tourists flock to Rockport to enjoy the sea. Rockport is at the farthest end of Cape Ann on the north shore of Massachusetts. Formerly just a quaint fishing village, the town is now a very affluent community that includes a great number of tourists in the summer months. Somehow the town manages to keep a laid-back atmosphere, probably because so many people there are on vacation. Unfortunately, the laid-back atmosphere does not extend to the police, who take great delight in ticketing and towing cars without resident parking stickers.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Great scuba diving, pretty ocean views, Tuck's Candy Shop!
Cons:Few places to park, traffic tie-ups in summer months.
In a nutshell:Great New England coastal town.

Last visit to Rockport: Aug 2003
Intro Updated Aug 18, 2003
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Reviews (8)

Diving Checklist What to Pack (1)

- Wet bag for wet stuff - Dry bag for change of clothes & camera - Wetsuit - Hood - Gloves - Booties - BC - Warm change... more travel advice

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The Best Scuba Diving on Cape Ann Sports & Outdoors (1)

Rockport has the best scuba diving sites on Cape Ann. From May until October, the water is arguably warm enough for a... more travel advice

Pebble Beach is a long stretch... Things to Do (1)

Pebble Beach is a long stretch of sand and pebbles on Penzance Street. Plenty of parking for all! Loblolly Cove is just... more travel advice

Cathedral Rocks is my favorite... Off The Beaten Path (1)

Cathedral Rocks is my favorite dive spot in Rockport. It's labeled as a more difficult dive, but if the tide is high and... more travel advice

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Pawtuxet Sep 15, 2008 at 6:29 AM

I'm not a diver, but love Rockport. Glad you offered info I couldn't possibly know. I've just overhauled my page after spending a glorious 4 days up there.
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Cruefan Jun 6, 2005 at 7:36 PM

I haven't been to Rockport since I lived in Boston, it's worth a visit.
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gosiaPL Nov 17, 2003 at 4:10 PM

Wow, I've read about Rockport but you've shown the town from a completely new angle, thanks!
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dracko Mar 21, 2003 at 10:29 AM

Nice tips on diving Cape Ann! Can't wait for the water to get warmer!