Christmas Activities:
**December 5, 2009 - Santa's Arrival in Rockport - Santa arrives in downtown Rockport on a lobster boat at 3:45 pm, followed by the town Tree Lighting. Cape Ann Jazz Band will provide strolling holiday tunes throughout the downtown area.
**December 12, 2009 - December 13, 2009 - Gallery Stroll - Don't miss this chance to meet Rockport's artists in their studios. Also the Seaside Village Open House - Featuring unique gift ideas and refreshments in the shops throughout downtown Rockport.
**The MBTA commuter rail (www.mbta.com) is also a five minute walk and runs through Salem, MA (approx 40 minutes - $3.50/each way per person) into Boston's North Station (approx 70 minutes - $7.50/each way per person). Children 11 and under are free with a paying adult! Avoid the traffic and headache of parking and take the whole family into Boston to see Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker playing from November 27-December 27, 2009.
Just a five minute walk and you are at both Front and Back beaches surrounded by a variety of restaurants and shops. Also it is just a quick drive to Good Harbor Beach in Gloucester. This it the perfect place to relax and enjoy the beautiful North Shore.
Other Activities:
Restaurants, boating, spa, kayaking, antiquing