Summer Travel in Cape Ann

Taking a summer trip to the North Shore? Cape Ann is Massachusetts’s lesser-known Cape (Cape Cod being a Boston favorite), but it’s worth exploring still. The North Shore is a great spot for a summer getaway, whether it’s just a weekend retreat or more. Fantastic summer getaways include the North Shore, Cape Ann, and New Hampshire’s Seacoast. Moonlight Limousine has great travel options from Boston to Cape Ann this summer.

Located just an hour from Boston, Massachusetts’s North Shore is a gem in New England’s coastal region and a treat for visitors and locals alike. Popular places to stay in the North Shore include Gloucester, Marblehead, Salem, Manchester-by-the-Sea, Rockport, Essex, Ipswich, Newburyport, and Salisbury. Popular Seacoast locations in New Hampshire include Seabrook, Hampton, Rye, and Portsmouth.

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Gloucester Things to Do

From history to whale watching, Gloucester is the must see city to explore in Cape Ann. It’s the oldest fishing port in America and continues to be a major part of the fishing industry. Great fishing also means great seafood: fresh haddock, cod, tuna, and New England's favorite… lobsters. If you’re looking for an authentic New England experience, Gloucester is the summer destination for you.

Wingaersheek Beach and Good Harbor Beach are white sand beaches perfect for swimming, boogie boarding, beach volleyball, and building sand castles. Good Harbor Beach offers views of the Twin Lighthouses on Thacher Island. Whale watching is also popular from several whale-watching companies in Gloucester. The best season to see whales is typically between mid-April through October when whales are feeding.

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Rockport Things to Do

Headed to the beach this summer? Rockport is surrounded by the ocean and features classic harbors and seaside inns and motels. Rockport has a vibrant arts community and one of the best seascapes in Massachusetts. From the Straitsmouth and Thacher Island lighthouses to the granite quarries at Halibut Point State Park, Rockport is a unique summer retreat.

The sandy beaches at Rockport are ideal for swimming, diving, sailing, and kayaking. The best beaches in Rockport include Front Beach, Pebble Beach, Long Beach, Back Beach, Cape Hedge Beach, and Old Garden Beach. Check out the magical sunrises and sunsets at any of the Rockport beaches.

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Newburyport Things to Do

Newburyport is a great walking city perfect for tourists to explore. Popular spots include the beach shores of Plum Island to the Clipper City Rail Trail and Harbor Walk. You can run, walk, or bike all around Newburyport. The Waterfront Park is also a popular place to visit in Newburyport, and home to the Riverfront Music Festival and Newburyport’s Yankee Homecoming. Maudslay State Park and Parker River National Wildlife Refuge are other great nature spots to explore in the summer.

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Seacoast Things to Do

New Hampshire’s Seacoast is of course a summer favorite, but there are a lot of underappreciated places as well. New Castle Beach is usually overlooked by the summer tourists, it’s a smaller beach with somewhat rocky but still sandy beaches. While New Hampshire will never be mistaken for Hawaii, some great surfing lessons in Rye and Portsmouth, and North Hampton. Portsmouth Harbor Cruises are also popular in summer.

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