Things To Do
Pavilion Beach
Enjoy the sandy beach in front of the Beauport hotel
Good Harbor Beach
This quaint beach has prime swimming and is surrounded by beautiful dunes & marshes! There is a fee to park.
Bearskin Neck
Stroll Rockport’s charming Main Street and eclectic Bearskin Neck to explore one-of-a-kind shops. Find handcrafted jewelry, fashionable clothing, locally made crafts, specialty household items, imported gifts, scrumptious chocolates and so much more.
Front Beach
For those staying at The Cove, this beach is across the street. About 1 mile away from Rockport Inn & Suites and also this beach is a short walk to Bearskin Neck
Beauport Hotel Gloucester
If you are staying at the venue, Beauport Hotel, there is a heated rooftop pool (accessible with your room key and for guests 21+). Weather permitting, this is a great place to spend a few hours before the wedding events begin! If you are staying at The Beauport, the pool is available for you the day of check-in at 11:00am.
The Friki Tiki of Gloucester Harbor
A variety of boat charters Friday-Sunday. The Friki Tiki of Gloucester is fully equipped with all of the following: Onboard bathroom, Bluetooth compatible audio system that allows you to control the music, BYOB - food, beverages and alcohol, Coolers with ice will be provided, Capacity for 20 people
Schooner Adventure
Help the crew hoist the sails, learn about the legacy and restoration, and life aboard one of the Fast and Able Gloucester fishing schooners. A community vessel that welcomes the public on board for Public Sails to experience the maritime heritage that this early 20th century Knockabout Schooner embodies.
Hammond Castle Museum
Hammond Castle is located on the Atlantic coast in the Magnolia area of Gloucester, MA. The castle, which was constructed between 1926 and 1929, was the home and laboratory of John Hays Hamond, Jr. an inventor and pioneer in the study of remote control who held over four hundred patents. The building is composed of modern and 15th-, 16th-, and 18th-century architectural elements and sits on a rocky cliff overlooking Gloucester Harbor. The castle operates as the Hammond Castle Museum, displaying Hammond's collection of Roman, medieval, and Renaissance artifacts as well as exhibits about his life and inventions.
Halibut Point State Park
Halibut Point State Park is located about 15 minutes away from the venue and is open from 8 am to sunset. The parking is $5 for MA residents and $20 for Non MA residents. There are many activities to do here; Hiking, Fishing, Bird Watching, Scenic Viewing, etc. for all of our nature lovers!