B&B in Rockport

Bearskin Neck juts into the Atlantic like an artist's palette, lined with galleries where painters still capture the same views that drew creative souls here in the 1800s. 'Motif No. 1,' the red fishing shack dubbed America's most painted building, stands sentinel in the harbour where lobster boats unload the day's catch. The Shalin Liu Performance Centre offers chamber music with floor-to-ceiling windows framing the ocean as nature's backdrop. Front Beach invites sandy strolls while Halibut Point State Park rewards with tide pools and granite quarry views. Cape Ann's rugged coastline reveals hidden coves perfect for kayaking adventures. After browsing the peninsula's shops, claim a harbor-side table for ultra-fresh seafood served with a side of salty air.