Kate & Sean
Things To Do
Bearskin Neck
What really makes Bearskin Neck one of the principal attractions in Rockport is the quaint little studios, shops, and restaurants that line its narrow roads. Bearskin Neck is a bustling artist colony where one is just as likely to see an artist at his easel as a lobsterman hauling his traps. The tiny studios surround a famous old red fish house known as Motif #1. The "Motif" was originally built in 1884 and has had to be rebuilt several times due to the ravages of nature. It's still a treat for the eyes however, and is said to be the most photographed building in the country. Bearskin Neck offers something for every visitor and is well worth the trip to one of Cape Ann's easternmost points.
Lobsta Land Restaurant
One of Cape Ann's most delicious casual dining experiences. Think - Lenny and Joe's- Massachusetts style!
Coolidge Reservation
Hike past a scenic pond and through a small forest of pine and oak to reach a spectacular seaside lawn offering memorable views of Massachusetts Bay and the North Shore. This is also the place where Kate and Sean got engaged! :)
Hammond Castle Museum
The Hammond Castle Museum is a dynamic STEAM museum offering tours, temporary exhibits, cultural events, and educational programming. It was custom-built to encompass Hammond’s private residence, laboratory, and museum-quality collection of architectural elements such as the facades of medieval shops and doorways from chateaus. Hammond’s extensive list of patents and his work on radio control and on echo-guided torpedoes for the military are also on display. Hammond Castle Museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. At nearly a century old, it is not handicap accessible. It is available for weddings and private rentals. Duration: 1-2 hours
Gloucester Fisherman's Memorial
Resting on a granite base in the center of Gloucester’s long, narrow Stacy Esplanade is the Gloucester Fisherman’s Memorial. It is an eight-foot tall, bronze statue of a fisherman dressed in oilskins standing braced at the wheel on the sloping deck of his ship. It is positioned so that the fisherman is looking out over Gloucester Harbor. The English sculptor Leonard F. Craske (1882-1950) designed the sculpture, and it was cast by the Gorham Company of Providence, Rhode Island, in 1925. A small plaque on the north or street-facing side of the base reads, “MEMORIAL TO THE GLOUCESTER FISHERMAN, August 23, 1923.” A larger recessed panel on the front or harbor-facing side of the base holds an inscription of bronze letters taken from the 107th Psalm, which reads: “THEY THAT GO DOWN TO THE SEA IN SHIPS” 1623 – 1923