The Perfect One-Day Guide to Rockport đ¸
The Perfect One-Day Guide to Rockport đ¸ This guide is tailor-made for car-free travelers and works for both families with kids and friends outings! When visiting Boston, make sure to pick a sunny day to head to Rockportâthis artsy coastal town has way more surprises than youâd expect!âď¸ đ Departure: Start the Day Leisurely Take the 10:30 AM Purple Line from North Stationâno need to rush, just relax! If you have time before boarding, grab a hot coffee from the Starbucks right outside the stationâ, or pick up snacks (chips, fruit, etc.) from Star Market. Bring your treats and enjoy the 1-hour-20-minute train ride; watch the scenery go by, and youâll arrive before you know itď˝ đď¸ Stop 1: Front Beach â Feel Like Youâre in the Caribbean! Itâs only a 10-minute walk from the train station to Front Beach, and the water will take your breath away! Itâs so clear it looks like a sapphire, glistening in the sunâtotally reminiscent of the Caribbean! The sand is soft, perfect for barefoot walks. Even just standing by the shore, feeling the sea breeze and watching waves hit the coast, instantly lifts your moodď˝ For families with kids, little ones can splash in the water (just keep an eye on safety!). đ đŚ Stop 2: Roy Moore Lobster Company â Lobster Feast! After the beach, itâs just in time for lunch. Navigate to Roy Moore Lobster Companyâtheir lobsters are incredibly fresh, and 3 cost only $50, unbeatable value! Crack open the shell to reveal plump, tender, sweet meat; dip it in butter and take a biteâyouâll taste the ocean in every mouthful, pure delight!đ There arenât tons of seats, so you might wait a bit, but itâs totally worth it for this delicious lobsterď˝ đ¨ Stop 3: Eat & Explore â Full of Artistic Vibes After eating, take a stroll along the rocky seawall firstâenjoy the sea view while digesting, with the breeze in your hair. Then start your âeat-and-exploreâ spree! The town is packed with countless art galleries, each featuring unique coastal-themed paintingsâevery corner feels artistic. There are also tons of cute craft shops, with handmade necklaces, painted trinkets, and vintage postcards⌠Youâll lose track of time browsing, and wonât want to leave without buying something you loveď˝ â¨ When youâre tired, hit the viral ice cream shop! Choose from flavors like chocolate, strawberry, or mint chocolate chipâgrab your sweet cone and keep exploring. Or head to the coffee shop in Photo 10 (right next to the ice cream shop), order a coffee, and sit by the window to lazily enjoy the sea view. Let the afternoon drift by slowlyâitâs pure comfortď˝ â đ Stop 4: Souvenirs + A Hidden Route Before heading back, donât forget to pick up souvenirs at The Paper Mermaid! The local artistâs âA Day in Rockportâ collection is a mustâpostcards, picture books, and wall art all capture the townâs charm, perfect for keeping as a memento or gifting to friendsď˝ đ When passing Front Beach again, donât go straight! Turn at the intersection into Millbrook Meadow & Pondâthis avoids backtracking and lets you discover more scenery. Thereâs a lawn and a small pond, and families with kids can let little ones play at the nearby playgroundâswing on the swings or slide down the slides, kids will scream with joyď˝ đ¸ đ Return: Head Home with Happiness Finally, take the Purple Line back to Boston slowly. After a day of eating delicious food, seeing beautiful views, and browsing shops, youâll be filled with happinessď˝ The most wonderful thing about Rockport is that it doesnât need a complicated guide! All attractions are within walking distanceâjust be willing to explore and feel, and youâll find its beautyď˝ So donât hesitate, pick a nice day, and go enjoy your leisurely time in Rockport! See you next time, Rockportď˝ đ #BostonTravel#BostonBeaches#Rockport#FamilyTravelWithKids
