A Day Trip Around Boston｜Manchester-by-the-Sea & Rockport

A Day Trip Around Boston｜Manchester-by-the-Sea & Rockport We hit a perfect weekend with great weather, so my friends and I headed north to Manchester-by-the-Sea, a coastal town about a 40-minute drive from Boston. Navigate to the town’s station for free parking—cross the road, and you’ll see the pier stretch out quietly, with soft sea breezes and colorful boat silhouettes. 😆 🌊 Manchester-by-the-Sea｜A Healing Coast with Movie Vibes Free parking at the station is such a win! After parking, cross the street and your eyes will light up instantly: the pier lies gently by the sea, soft sea breezes brush your face with a faint salty scent, and moored boats in all colors cast reflections in the clear water—every random shot looks like a "movie still"! 📸 This is exactly the filming location of the movie Manchester by the Sea. Thinking of Lee’s line, "I can’t beat it," I suddenly understood standing by this sea: the ocean seems to have a magic power. Even with regrets and tiredness, just gazing at this stretch of blue and listening to the waves hit the shore, you can find a moment of peace and relief～ 🌅 Sit on a bench, soak up the sun and feel the sea breeze—even time seems to slow down, and all restlessness is blown away by the wind～ 🦞 Rockport｜Handcraft Shops & Lobster Feast, Double Happiness! Drive 20 minutes further north from Manchester-by-the-Sea, and you’ll reach the artsy town of Rockport! The streets are lined with cute handcraft shops, their windows filled with hand-painted postcards, shell crafts, and woven tapestries. You’ll want to pop into every single one—even if you don’t buy anything, just looking at these delicate trinkets lifts your mood～ 🎨 Here’s the highlight: you must try the lobster at Roy Moore Lobster Company! The lobster meat is so fresh it’s springy—whether it’s steamed lobster or a lobster roll, it’s incredibly delicious～ 🦞 But a crucial note: this shop closes at 6 PM! If you want to eat here, make sure to arrive early. We almost missed it because we dilly-dallied, but luckily we made it just in time—otherwise, we’d have been so upset! Sit by the sea eating lobster, gazing at the distant fishing boats and blue sky, with a handmade keychain from a local shop in your hand—this trip’s joy was off the charts～ 💡 Trip Summary｜Relaxed & Perfect for Weekends The whole trip was totally stress-free, and it’s easy to travel to and from Boston. No rushing—you set the pace for shopping and eating. Whether you want to feel the coastal vibe from the movie, wander through artsy shops, or eat fresh lobster, these two towns have you covered! Next time you don’t want to stay home on the weekend, come here and meet the sea breeze～ #Boston#BostonDayTrips