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The picturesque seaside village of  Rockport ,  Massachusetts  situated on the North Shore is only a 30-minute drive from  Boston . You will immediately be charmed by this art colony with its eclectic collection of galleries and shops and a great variety of  Rockport ,  Mass . bed and breakfasts.  Motif #1, or "the little fish shack which refused to go away," is Rockport's vacation rentals outer banks nc most painted and photographed symbol. It is easily found during a stroll through downtown, vacation rentals outer banks nc then along the famous Bearskin Neck Wharf.
Staying for a few days or a week or two gives you the opportunity to fully explore and enjoy this Cape Ann region of  Mass . Eat lobster one night, enjoy crabmeat salad the next and don't forget to try the latest shop, Rockin' Cupcakes where you can indulge in any one of their decadent cupcakes.  Walk the numerous vacation rentals outer banks nc trails, relax on some majestic beaches or be charmed by the numerous vacation rentals outer banks nc artisan shops. Don't miss the galleries that feature artists such as longtime  Rockport  resident Michael Stoffa, whose watercolor paintings of the area are seen all around town and around the world. Long-time residents Ann and Bob Marquis have recently vacation rentals outer banks nc started Coastal Visits, guided tours through historic Cape Ann leave the driving and storytelling to them!
Stay at  Seven South Street vacation rentals outer banks nc Inn , and you are within walking distance to much of  Rockport  . You will be warmly greeted and well-cared for by Innkeeper/Owner Debbie.  Generous and beautifully presented 4-course breakfasts are served. Be sure to sample the spicy homemade tomato jam!  If the Atlantic Ocean is too nippy, take a swim in the large backyard swimming pool behind this bed and breakfast.
Down the street is a stately Victorian house built in the late 1800s which has been transformed into the  Pleasant Street Inn .   The spacious front porch of this Rockport bed breakfast overlooks a quiet residential area, a favorite spot for guests to relax after a busy day sightseeing or after dining at one of the numerous restaurants within walking distance.  The very popular turret vacation rentals outer banks nc room, not recommended for those above 6 feet, has slanted eaves and a great view of the town. For larger families there is a comfortable two-bedroom carriage house as well as a just-opened three-bedroom free-standing cottage behind the inn, which is self-sufficient with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Close by is the quaint vacation rentals outer banks nc and charming  Sally Webster Inn , another historic bed and breakfast within walking distance vacation rentals outer banks nc to downtown and the beaches. Kathy and John have decorated with period antiques, which compliment the original pumpkin pine floors and offer eight rooms all with private bathrooms.
Built in 1791 the  Inn at Cove Hill , is one of the oldest homes in  Rockport . This delightful bed and breakfast is framed by a white picket fence. Innkeeper/Owner Betsy provides homemade muffins as the centerpiece for her daily breakfast buffet.
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