- Our list of the best things to do in Rockport, Massachusetts, features the top 272 nearby activities — including 131 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Rockport, MA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, Entertainment & Shows, and Sights & Landmarks.
- The results below include the top 17 things to do within the city of Rockport, MA , followed by 255 popular activities in nearby cities, including Salem, Gloucester, Beverly, Hampton, Lynn, Newburyport, Marblehead, Danvers, Ipswich, Amesbury, Saugus, Haverhill, Peabody, North Andover, Rye, Seabrook, Essex, North Hampton, Portsmouth and Revere
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193 Derby Street, Salem, MA 01970
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Featuring a 171-foot, three masted ship reconstruction, Salem Maritime National Historic Site offers visitors a variety of ship related tours. Visitors can also explore a walk through museum detailing the history of sailing in the 18th century.
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Schooner FAME of Salem is a full scale replica of a privateer schooner of the War of 1812. The schooner is host to historical narration involving the shaping of the United States northern shore, and can be reserved for private charters, parties and special events.
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SUP East Coast Style provides for all paddleboarding needs including lessons, guided and group tours, equipment rentals, apparel and instruction in paddleboard yoga and fitness. They also provide surfing gear and instruction.
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The Old Burying Point Cemetery is the oldest burial ground in Salem and contains the gravesites of many notable persons including Justice John Hathorne who was one of the judges of the Witch Trials, as well as many Mayflower passengers.
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A majority of artwoks on display in the Peabody Essex Museum, considered as one of the oldest operating museums in America, comprises of multiple exhibits about the diverse cultures of the world such as Asian, Native Indian, Japanese, African, Korean art and more.
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Salem Night Tour is a guided walking tour of numerous haunted locations in the town of Salem. Led by paranormal guides, visitors get a chance to learn about and explore the history and folklore associated with these sites.
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Salem Witch Memorial was built in the memory of those who were put to death under suspicions of practicing witchcraft during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. The memorial comprises of a long handcrafted granite wall whose stone benches represent the victims of the witch hysteria.
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The Salem Witch Walk organizes walking tours of the historic town of Salem where visitors are introduced to 'authentic' witches and given a chance to be a part of their rituals and learn more about witchcraft from the witches themselves.
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Newburyport, Massachusetts is home to the Custom House Maritime Museum. The museum is dedicated to the history of seafaring life in Newburyport and surrounding areas. Tours should be scheduled ahead of time.
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One Market Square, Newburyport, MA 01950
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Located in Newburyport, Massachusetts, the Firehouse Center for the Arts is a theater, community arts center and event venue. It is located in a red brick Federalist building in the town center.