Attractions

  • Motif No. 1

    Address:
    4 Old Harbor Rd, Rockport, MA 01966 .

    Motif Number 1, located on Bradley Wharf in the harbor town of Rockport, Massachusetts, is a replica of a former fishing shack well known to students of art and art history as "the most often-painted building in America." The original structure was built in 1840 and destroyed in the Blizzard of 1978, but an exact replica was constructed that same year.

  • Shalin Liu Performance Center

    Address:
    37 Main St, Rockport, MA 01966-1512 .

    Rockport Music presents concerts and cultural events in the "stunning acoustics and dramatic setting" (Boston Globe) of its new home, the Shalin Liu Performance Center. Rockport Music is best known for its summer chamber music festival, as well as year-round presentations of jazz, folk, and pop music; high-definition broadcasts from the Metropolitan Opera and National Theatre (London); and classic and independent films.

  • Bearskin Neck

    Address:
    Bearskin Neck, Rockport, MA, USA .

    At the tip of Cape Ann, in the quaint coastal village of Rockport, Massachusetts you will find one of the most scenic stretches in all of Massachusetts, Bearskin Neck. Located in the heart of the town, Bearskin Neck proudly juts out of Dock Square into Rockport Harbor.

    Bearskin Neck differs from other vacation and tourist destinations in that it maintains a sense of integrity and authenticity that is rooted in its humble, hardworking history. You’re not going to find any Polo Outlets or Red Lobsters on this quarter mile stretch.

    The shops, galleries and restaurants that line the narrow roads are all small locally-owned businesses where you can find some unique artistic treasures, meet the friendly shop owners, enjoy the local history, and even make a new friend.

  • Rockport Art Association & Museum

    Address:
    12 Main St, Rockport, MA 01966-1513 .

    The Rockport Art Association & Museum is one of the oldest and most active art organizations in the country. The Association has a long and distinguished history that has spanned 95 years. Each year the RAA&M welcomes thousands of visitors from all over the world. The RAA&M continues to be one of Cape Ann’s most prominent cultural beacons. Since its founding, the Association has steadily increased in size and currently includes approximately 280 artist & photography members, and hundreds of contributing members. By promoting year-round programs of classes, lectures, demonstrations, exhibitions and community outreach, as well as an impressive museum collection, the RAA&M remains dedicated to its mission of making fine art appreciation accessible to all.

  • Rockport Breakwater

    Address:
    Bearskin Neck, Rockport, MA 01966 .

    Rockport's Breakwater was rebuilt in the winter of 2015. It's now possible to walk along it's relatively flat surface to the end (@1/8 mile.) It's a terrific spot to view the harbor, Motif #1, and sailboats. Or, just to enjoy the great outdoors. Proper footwear is a necessity.