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Rockport, MA

Rockport is a seaside town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 6,992 in 2020.

Type CityPopulation 6,992

Why go

  • Town in Massachusetts, United States.

History

Rockport is a seaside town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 6,992 in 2020. Rockport is about 40 miles (64 km) northeast of Boston, at the tip of Cape Ann. It borders Gloucester to its west, and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean in all other directions. Part of the town comprises the census-designated place of Rockport.

Airports

Beverly Regional Airport (BVY) 16 mi to the centre
Beverly / Danvers, MA, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day.
Indoor | Outdoor

Where things are

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When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. We do not yet hold airport or rail details for Rockport, MA — check the official tourism sources below for the best routes in.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Rockport, MA. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Local transit

Bus · Massachusetts · Schedules & GTFS data

Trains & rail

National rail

Coaches & shuttles

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