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A few miles farther down the
road, Rockport offers a little more
bustle. The iconic red fishing shack,
Motif No. 1, is easily the town's
most famous sight, but dozens of
shops, galleries, and cafés are also
well worth your attention. The
Rockport Art Association inhabits a
pair of renovated buildings on Main
Street; the organization displays
pieces from its collection and sells
works by local artists as well as a
selection of books, cards, and small
sculptures. It's free to visit, but
donations are appreciated.
Wander along Bearskin Neck—
named, legend has it, for a valiant
Colonial Era battle between man
and bear—to browse shops selling
jewelry, T-shirts, and all manner
of quirky clothes and household
decorations. Just off the Neck, check
out Lula's Pantry for gourmet foods
and intriguing kitchen wares, La
Provence for French country-style
table linens and décor, or Tuck's
Candies for handmade sweets.
Spin Around
GLOUCESTER BIKING LOOP
If you have strapped your bike to the back
of your bumper, unhitch it and set your
wheels spinning on the 25- to 30-mile
loop around Gloucester, Rockport, and
Annisquam. Enjoy coastal vistas, state
parks, and a rest stop in Bearskin Neck.
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Halibut Point and
Folly Cove are
great places to
stretch your legs.
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