Rockport Visitors Map and Guide

Rockport
Cape Ann Chamber
of Commerce
One day is not enough. One season is not enough!
Rockport Division
Rockport Visitor Center
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LESLIE BARTLETT
Festive flowers of Spring
rockportusa.com
V I S I T O R S’ M A P & G U I D E
KANEGIS GALLERY
© 2016 Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
170 Main Street
Rockport, MA 01966
978­546­9372 (seasonal)
info@capeannchamber.com
Scenic beauty of Summer
Glorious foliage of Fall
Rugged Beauty of Winter
2016 Calendar Highlights
MAY
SEPTEMBER
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21-22
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16 -18 & 23-25 Trails & Sails: Two Weekends of Walks & Water
Rockport Art Association & Museum Art Auction
Motif No.1 Day & Road Race
Cape Ann Artisans Spring Studio Tour
Cultural District Walking Tours begin (thru HarvestFest)
Memorial Day Parade
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OCTOBER
8-9 Cape Ann Artisans Fall Studio Tour
10-16 Cape Ann Plein Air
15
HarvestFest
JUNE
3
18
24-25
25
Chamber Music Festival (thru July 10)
Scandinavian Midsummer Fest
Garden Tour
Rockport Farmers Market (every Saturday thru Oct. 15)
JULY
4
Firemen’s Parade, Concert & Bonfire
10
Evening Concerts at the Bandstand (every Sunday thru August)
15-16 Old Sloop Summer Fair
AUGUST
7
11-14
12-14
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Acoustic Music Festival
Jazz Festival
Illumination Weekend
Lobsterfest & Fireworks
NOVEMBER
25
Christmas in Rockport begins
DECEMBER
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10
10-11
17
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Shop Rockport Evening Stroll
Santa’s Arrival by Boat & Tree Lighting
“Seashells & Jingle Bells” Inn & Home Kitchen Tour
Scandinavian Jul Fest
Seaside Village Open House & Art Gallery Stroll Weekend
Christmas Nativity Pageant, Community Supper & Sing-Along
Rockport New Year’s Eve
PROUD TO BE
ROCKPORT’S
HOMETOWN
BANK!
We remain true to our vision
to positively affect the lives of
every person, business and
organization within the
communities we serve.
Newburyport • Beverly • Boxford • Gloucester • Ipswich • Middleton • Rockport • Rowley • Salisbury • Topsfield
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Discover scenic Rockport
Accommodations
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ANTHONY SPITTLER
Known for gracious hospitality, the
friendly innkeepers of Rockport
offer relaxing accommodations in
town and by the sea. Choose from
quaint New England inns serving
a delicious breakfast to motels
offering numerous amenities.
Cultural District
A Victorian inn situated on a knoll
overlooking the village of Rockport.
17 Pleasant Street, Rockport, MA
www.pleasantstreetinn.net
pleasantstreetinn@verizon.net
978-546-3915
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Dining
Specializing in fresh, local seafood, Rockport offers many casual and
fine­dining restaurants to satisfy any appetite. Enjoy a glass of wine,
micro­brewed beer, or cappuccino while you enjoy the ocean view.
ARLENE TALIADOROS
B E D & B R E A K FA S T
Iconic Motif No.1 draws artists
and art lovers to our picturesque
harbor. Rockport’s art colony,
one of the oldest in America, is
home to over thirty galleries and
The Rockport Art Association and
Museum. In an unmatched setting,
our world­class performing arts
center, The Shalin Liu, hosts shows
year round. Lively festivals fill the
streets from May – December.
CASUAL DINING
WEDDINGS • CONFERENCES
RESERVATIONS - 978 546 6321 EMERSONINNBYTHESEA.COM
8 & 30 on the map
Captain’s Bounty On The Beach
Explore sandy beaches for
swimming, diving, sailing, and
kayaking. Visit Halibut Point
State Park and discover breath­
taking scenery. Traverse public
footpaths along the sea or
through historic Dogtown. Trek
to granite quarries. Discover the
Straitsmouth and Thacher Island
lighthouses. Watch the most
magical sunrises and sunsets.
Only an hour north of Boston, Rockport is the perfect destination for
relaxation. Full of intriguing history, unmatched beauty and serenity,
Rockport invites you to slow down and be renewed.
BRIANNA COX PHOTOGRAPHY
Oceanfront Inn
Stroll our charming downtown and eclectic Bearskin Neck to explore
one­of­a­kind shops. Find handcrafted jewelry, fashionable clothing,
locally made crafts, specialty household items, imported gifts,
scrumptious chocolates and so much more.
Rockport – so close, yet a world away
Recreation
Rockport, Massachusetts
Shops
Join Us For An Experience
You Will Never Forget !
PRESENT THIS AD AND RECEIVE
Directly On Rockport’s Front Beach
Perfect Getaway • Idyllic Views • Newly Renovated
Private Decks •Walk To Village, Galleries & Shops
www.captainsbountymotorinn.com • 978-546-9557
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MARK KANEGIS
$5.00 OFF Each Adult Ticket
5 CHANGING TIDES BED & BREAKFAST •
978-836-1101 • 45 Mount Pleasant Street •
Great location! Short walk to beaches and
Bearskin Neck. Full multi-course gourmet
breakfast. • changingtidesbandb.com ❂ ❖
28 LOBSTER POOL RESTAURANT •
978-546-7808 • 329 Granite Street •
Outstanding seafood in a setting conservatively
described as “spectacular”. •
lobsterpoolrestaurant.com
6 EAGLE HOUSE MOTEL • 978-546-6292 •
8 Cleaves Street & 10 Beach Street • Perfect
downtown Rockport location plus beachside
location directly across from Front Beach. •
eaglehousemotel.com ❂ ❖
29 NATE’S AT FRONT BEACH •
978-546-0055 • 18 Beach Street •
Serving full breakfast and lunch daily.
Best seafood and clams on the beach. •
natesatfrontbeach.com ❖
7 EDEN PINES INN • 978-546-2505 •
48 Eden Road • Oceanfront Inn with
breathtaking views of Thacher Island’s twin
lighthouses. • edenpinesinn.com ❂
30 NINE LIVES CAFE • 978-879-7023 •
6R Dock Square • Fair trade organic coffee
house selling home baked pastries, art & gift
items. Outdoor seating! •
facebook.com/9LivesCafe ❖
11 LIGHTHOUSE LANE COTTAGES •
978-546-1643 • 5 Lighthouse Lane •
lighthouselanecottage.com
12 LINDEN TREE INN • 978-546-2494 •
26 King Street • lindentreeinn.com.com ❂ ❖
13 PEG LEG INN • 978-546-2352 •
1 King Street • “On the Edge of the Sea”
colonial seaside B&B. Guest rooms and
Suites. • thepegleginn.com
32 RED SKIFF RESTAURANT • 978-546-7647
15 Mt. Pleasant Street • Serving breakfast
and lunch all day. Local seafood and
homemade seasonal specialties. BYOB •
Find us on Facebook. ❖
36 THE ICE CREAM STORE • 978-546-7500 •
14 Bearskin Neck • Find us on Facebook.
See our display ad.
16 PLEASANT STREET INN • 978-546-3915 •
17 Pleasant Street • pleasantstreetinn.net •
See our display ad. ❂
37 TOP DOG OF ROCKPORT •
978-546-0006 • 2 Doyle's Cove Road •
The have-to-stop hot dog shop! Cape Ann’s
finest fried clams. Good-fast-cheap! •
topdogrockport.com
20 SEVEN SOUTH STREET INN
BED & BREAKFAST • 978-546-6708 •
7 South Street • Elegant, full breakfast.
Pool, A/C, smoke-free. Walk to town. •
sevensouthstreetinn.com ❂ ❖
21 TUCK INN B&B • 978-546-7260 •
17 High Street • tuckinn.com ❂ ❖
22 YANKEE CLIPPER INN • 978-546-0001,
800-545-3699 • 127 Granite Street • 1929
Art-Deco panoramic oceanfront inn. Patios,
balconies, A/C & full breakfast inclusive.
Outdoor Pool.• yankeeclipperinn.com ❂ ❖
❂ INNS OF ROCKPORT
❖ OPEN YEAR ROUND
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Atlantic Ocean
Granite Pier
Sandy Bay
Rowe Point
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Back Beach
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Gull Cove
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Front
Beach
Headlands
Old Garden
Beach
Gully Gap Head
Point
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Gap Cove
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Whale Cove
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Cape Pond
Pebble Beach
40 DELOUISE STUDIO 53 • 978-282-1540 •
53 Main Street • delouisestudios.com ❖
41 G19 ARTISANS • 978-290-1411 •
19 Broadway • Dedicated to supporting local
artisans; featuring a diverse collection of fine
arts in all media. • Find us on Facebook. ❖
42 GEORGE ANDERSON GALLERY •
978-500-3661 • 11 Main Street •
rockportartist.com, scotttubby.com ❖
43 I.N. KAMALIC GALLERY • 978-546-2654
• 8-B Main Street • Keen ability to translate
nature onto canvas. Giclée prints, paintings
& sculpture. gallery.kamalic.com ❖
Thacher
Island
an
Land’s End
Cape Hedge Beach
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
Rockport Division
978-546-9372
(seasonal)
978-283-1601
Long Beach
Milk
Island
Seasonal Visitors Information Center
located on Route 127.
rockportusa.com
info@capeannchamber.com
Grab a quick, delicious bite at
27 Main Street, Rockport | 978.546.3775
44 JOHN CAGGIANO GALLERY •
978-902-5899 • 66 Bearskin Neck •
johncaggianofineart.com
45 LAURI KAIHLANEN GALLERY •
978-546-9818 • 61 Bearskin Neck •
Find us on Facebook. ❖
46 ROCKPORT ART ASSOCIATION &
MUSEUM • 978-546-6604 •12 Main Street •
rockportartassn.org • See our display ad. ❖
47 SQUARE CIRCLE • 978-546-7100 •
11 Dock Square • Paintings by local artists,
modern graphics, sculpture, ceramics,
Judaica, fused glass.
48 THE ART NOOK • 978-546-0056 •
58 Bearskin Neck • Eclectic Fine Art Gallery
displaying a wide range of work by local Cape
Ann Artists. • art-nook.com ❖
51 TUSINSKI GALLERY • 978-546-2244 •
2 Main Street • tusinskigallery.com ❖
57 JAMES RUSSELL GOLDSMITHS •
978-546-1695 • 17 Bearskin Neck •
Hand-wrought gold and silver jewelry. ❖
58 JOHN TARR STORE • 978-546-6524 •
49 Main Street • Proudly outfitting since 1887
with quality clothing & footwear. Woolrich, Sperry,
Teva and more. • Find us on Facebook ❖
59 LA PROVENCE • 978-546-5868 •
4 Main Street • Proud importers of authentic
French table linens since 1997! Coated
Provence tablecloths – simply sponge clean!
• laprov.com ❖
60 ROCKPORT FUDGERY • 978-546-2030 •
4 Tuna Wharf • rockportfudgery.com
61 SEA AGAIN • 978-309-8335• 14 Dock
Square • Find us on Facebook. ❖
62 SHORE THING • 978-546-7705 •
41 Bearskin Neck • Fun, Funky & Fabulous
‘on trend’ affordable coastal boutique featuring
Kids, Home, Accessories and Gifts!
63 SOULSTICE - NATURE’S BODY ART •
978-546-8901 • 1 Tuna Wharf •
soulsticeshop.com
Shops
64 SWEATS OF ROCKPORT • 978-546-1135
• 21 Dock Square • 52 Bearskin Neck •
Sweats – hats – jackets and lots more.
Voted “Best Prices on the Neck”.
53 BEADLES BEAD SHOP • 978-546-2223 •
23 Dock Square • Join us Thursdays 4-8 PM
for our free workshops! Book a Ladies Night or
Birthday party! • beadlesbeadboutique.com ❖
54 BEARSKIN NECK LEATHERS •
978-546-2258 • 7 Old Harbor Road •
To the left on Bearskin Neck. Quality
Leathergoods and Shoes since 1974.•
bearskinneckleathers.com ❖
56 FLOATING LOTUS • 978-546-2367 •
27 Bearskin Neck • Handmade, fair trade
jewelry, crafts and clothing from India, Nepal,
Tibet and S.E Asia. • floatinglotus.net ❖
Have a great meal with a view at
25 Main Street, Rockport | 978.546.2797
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52 ZUKESTUDIO • 978-309-8134 •
6 Tuna Wharf • zukestudio.com
55 CRACKERJACKS • 978-546-1616 •
27 Whistlestop Mall • “Rockport’s Fun Little
Department Store”. Open Monday through
Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM. ❖
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39 CYNTHIA CURTIS POTTERY •
978-546-6186 • 80 Pigeon Hill Street •
cynthiacurtispottery.com ❖
SCENIC BYWAY
This brochure was made possible by a grant
administered by the North of Boston Convention
& Visitors Bureau.
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38 CANTERBURY HILL STUDIO &
GALLERY• 978-309-8468 • 41 Main Street •
Fine arts & crafts – Representing over 50
artisans & artists. • canterburyhillstudio.com ❖
50 TIDAL EDGE GALLERY • 978-546-3196 •
3 School Street • tidaledgegallery.com
Funded, in part, by the Massachusetts Office of
Travel and Tourism.
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White Wharf
Pigeon Cove
Harbor
Galleries
POST OFFICE
DIAL 911 FOR FIRE & EMERGENCIES
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Loblolly Cove
49 THE ART OF DAVID ARSENAULT •
518-466-9093 • 26 Bearskin Neck •
artofdavid.com ❖
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34 ROY MOORE LOBSTER COMPANY •
978-546-6696 • 39 Bearskin Neck • Live and
boiled lobsters. Smoked fish, seafood, and
chowder. Eat in the rough. Open til 6 PM. •
Find us on Facebook
15 PERRY’S WATERFRONT APARTMENTS •
978-546-2850 • 69R Main Street •
perryswaterfront.com ❖
19 SEAFARER INN • 978-546-6248 •
50 Marmion Way • Ocean view, walk
to town and beaches, front porch. •
seafarer-inn.com ❂ ❖
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33 ROY MOORE’S FISH SHACK
RESTAURANT • 978-546-6667 •
21 Dock Square • Oceanfront dining.
Seafood, steak, and pasta. Family friendly.
Full liquor license.
14 PERIWINKLE COTTAGE •
877-325-1139 • 7 Broadway Terrace •
anextrabedvacationrentals.com ❂ ❖
18 SALLY WEBSTER INN • 978-546-9251 •
34 Mt. Pleasant Street • sallywebster.com ❂ ❖
Andrews Point
31 PIGEON COVE TAVERN • 978-546-6321 •
Commuter
1 Cathedral Avenue • Casual yet elegant
Train
atmosphere with locally caught seafood and
dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean. •
emersoninnbythesea.com ❖
35 7TH WAVE RESTAURANT •
978-546-5048 • 7 Tuna Wharf • Outdoor
deck dining. New England fusion cuisine. Full
liquor license. • 7thwaverockport.com
17 ROCKPORT INN & SUITES •
978-546-3300 • 183 Main Street •
rockportinnandsuites.com •
See our display ad. ❂ ❖
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65 THE BLACK DOG • 978-309-8053 • 25
Bearskin Neck • Exclusive Black Dog brand
merchandise: men’s, ladies’, kids’, dogs’. •
theblackdog.com
66 THE LAST RESORT • 978-546-5056 •
48 Bearskin Neck • thelastresortrockport.com
67 THE PAPER MERMAID • 978-546-3553 •
57 Main Street • papermermaid.com ❖
68 TOAD HALL BOOKSTORE •
978-546-7323 • 47 Main Street •
Independent, non-profit bookstore in business
since 1972. We offer special orders,
storytimes and more! • toadhallbooks.org ❖
69 TUCK’S CANDY & GIFTS • 978-546-6352
15 Main Street • Find us on Facebook. ❖
70 TUSCAN DESIGNS • 978-335-6111•
79 Main Street • Handmade ceramics and
home décor from Italy and around the world. •
tuscan-designs.com ❖
Attractions
G 7 SEAS WHALE WATCH • 978-283-1776 •
7 Seas Wharf, Gloucester •
7seaswhalewatch.com • See our display ad.
G CAPE ANN MUSEUM • 978-283-0455 •
27 Pleasant Street, Gloucester • Cape Ann
related paintings and sculpture, maritime and
quarrying artifacts, library/archives. Exhibitions,
tours, programs. • capeannmuseum.org ❖
G CAPE ANN WHALE WATCH •
978-283-5110 • 415 Main Street, Gloucester
• seethewhales.com • See our display ad.
G CAPT. BILL & SONS WHALE WATCH •
978-283-6995 • 24 Harbor Loop, Gloucester
• captbillandsons.com • See our display ad.
71 CHARLIE’S CHARTERS FISHING &
SIGHTSEEING • 978-281-8992 • T Wharf •
charliescharters.com
G GLOUCESTER BOAT & JET SKI RENTAL
• 978-412-6644 • 111 East Main Street,
Gloucester • Be the captain, rent a boat/jet
ski to cruise the island at your own pace. •
gloucesterboatrental.com
G HARBOR TOURS, INC. • 978-283-1979 •
66 Harbor Loop, Gloucester •
capeannharbortours.com • See our display ad.
75 ROCKPORT MUSIC /SHALIN LIU
PERFORMANCE CENTER • 978-546-7391 •
37 Main Street • rockportmusic.org. •
See our display ad. ❖
ROCKPORT NEW YEAR’S EVE •
Continuous entertainment from
6 PM to midnight• rockportnye.org
76 SANDY BAY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
& MUSEUMS, INC. • 978-546-9533 •
40 King Street • sandybayhistorical.org
Services
77 CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK– GRANITE
BRANCH • 978-546-7185 • 247 Main Street
• Drive-through ATM and teller window; 24-hour
Bearskin Neck & Whistlestop Mall ATMs. •
capeannsavingsbank.com ❖
#12
Bearskin Neck
Both shops located on Historic
Bearskin Neck in Rockport, MA.
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Old Harbor & delicious treats.
Ice Cream Seasonally | Cafe All Year Round
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G CAPE ANN TRANSPORTATION
AUTHORITY • 978-283-1886 •
3 Pond Road, Gloucester • canntran.com •
See our display ad. ❖
78 CARROLL K STEELE INSURANCE
AGENCY, INC. • 978-546-3778 • 31
Broadway • Since 1867 we have been providing business and personal clients unyielding
commitment to customer satisfaction. •
cksteele.com ❖
79 GOVE & FELDMAN INSURANCE
AGENCY, INC. • 978 546-6982 •
124 Main Street • Gove & Feldman; Offering
all lines of Insurance • govefeldman.com ❖
72 LOBLOLLY SEAL CRUISES • 978-998-2711
• T-Wharf • Customized seal watch cruises off
Rockport Harbor. • loblollycruises.com
80 INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS – KING
STREET OFFICE • 978-546-7405 • 37 King
Street • institutionforsavings.com • See our
display ad. ❖
73 NORTH SHORE KAYAK OUTDOOR
CENTER • 978-546-5050 • 9 Tuna Wharf •
Guided sea kayak tours, instruction, rentals &
sales. Bike and Stand-Up Paddleboard
rentals. • northshorekayak.com
81 INSTITUTION FOR SAVINGS – MAIN
STREET OFFICE • 978-546-3411 •
16 Main Street • institutionforsavings.com •
See our display ad. ❖
74 ROCKPORT GOLF CLUB • 978-546-3340
• 36 Country Club Road • Nine hole semi-private
golf course. Open April – November. •
rockportgolfclub.net
Bearskin Neck
10 LANTANA HOUSE B&B • 978-546-3535 •
22 Broadway • Charming in-town B&B with
private baths, A/C, cable TV, WiFi. •
thelantanahouse.com ❂ ❖
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27 HEATH’S TEA ROOM RESTAURANT •
978-309-3388• 43 South Street •
Experience the charm of a traditional English
Tea Room. Gifts, take-out and functions too! •
heathstearoom.com
9 INN ON COVE HILL • 978-546-2701 •
37 Mount Pleasant Street • Romantic, historical,
near town and beaches, ocean views, parking.
• innoncovehill.com ❂ ❖
Sandy Bay
Hoop Pole Cove
26 ELLEN’S HARBORSIDE RESTAURANT •
978-546-2512 • 1 T-Wharf • The locals’
favorite since 1954. Voted “the best chowdah
in town”! • ellensharborside.com
4 CAPTAIN'S HOUSE B&B • 978-546-3825
• 69 Marmion Way • Direct oceanfront
5 bedroom B&B. Tranquil location 1 mile from
downtown. Incredible views!.
www.captainshouse.com ❂
8 EMERSON INN • 978-546-6321 •
1Cathedral Avenue • emersoninnbythesea.com
• See our display ad. ❂ ❖
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3 CAPTAIN'S BOUNTY ON THE BEACH
978-546-9557 • 1 Beach Street • 24 oceanfront rooms directly on the beach with spectacular views. Direct beach access. Private
decks. • captainsbountymotorinn.com
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24 BRACKETT’S OCEANVIEW RESTAURANT
978-546-2797 • 25 Main Street •
bracketts.com • See our display ad.
25 BROTHERS BREW COFFEE SHOP •
978-546-3775 • 27 Main Street • Find us on
Facebook • See our display ad. ❖
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2 BEARSKIN NECK MOTOR LODGE
978-546-6677 • 64 Bearskin Neck •
www.bearskinneckmotorlodge.com
23 BEAN & LEAF CAFE • 978-546-7500 •
12 Bearskin Neck • beanandleafcafe.net •
See our display ad. ❖
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1 BEACH KNOLL INN APARTMENTS &
COTTAGE • 978-546-6939 • 30 Beach
Street • Ideal beach & village location. A/C.
Spectacular views. Cottage, apartments. •
beachknoll.com ❂
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82 WENTWORTH REALTY GROUP •
978-879-8196 • 9 Whistlestop Mall •
Boston’s North Shore and S.W. Florida –
Rockport, Ft. Myers, Bonita Springs, Naples. •
wentworthrealty.com ❖
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VISIT THE STUNNING SEASIDE
SHALIN LIU PERFORMANCE CENTER
Classical • Jazz • Folk • World
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