As you continue along Route 127, you will soon catch
sight of Lobster Cove, a narrow strip of water that sets off
Annisquam, a tucked-away village mostly occupied by summer
residents. The neighborhood is a tangle of narrow streets
that can confound even natives, but if you happen through
during breakfast or dinner hours—and it is worth trying to do
so—you can, and should, enjoy a meal at The Market, a rustic,
waterfront farm-to-table restaurant run by two alums of Alice
Waters's famed Chez Panisse.
Once you return to Route 127, the next few miles offer a rapid
succession of scenic views as you pass through the tiny village
of Lanesville and the ruggedly picturesque Folly Cove. Before
looping south toward Rockport, swing into Halibut Point State
Park. Two and a half miles of easy walking trails feature rocky
headlands, tidal pools, a scenic overlook, and slightly dizzying
views into a historic water-filled granite quarry.
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Side Trip
Lanesville 's July 4th
renegade parade is a chance
for locals to take the town by
storm, pound on drums, and
march into the ocean while
singing the national anthem.
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