Day Trips from Boston by Train 鈥� Rockport, Rockport, Massachusetts

As a City of Boston resident who does not own a car, I鈥檝e become quite familiar with the locations outside of the city that you can visit by train. One of my favorite places to visit is Rockport, Massachusetts. If you are visiting Boston, I highly recommend taking some day trips and the train is a great way to do so.

Rockport is located 40 miles north of Boston on the tip of the Cape Ann peninsula, just east of Gloucester which many of you may have heard of from the movie Perfect Storm. Other than its border with Gloucester, the rest of the town is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, making it the quintessential New England seaside town to visit.

At first Rockport was part of neighboring Gloucester and was a major supplier of granite along the east coast of the United States due to the quarries in the area. In 1840, Rockport became its own town and continued to supply granite as well as become known for its fishing harbor and a popular vacation home due to its beaches.

Fun Fact About Rockport聽鈥� While the movie The Proposal starring Sandra Bullock was based in Alaska, did you know that they actually filmed it in Rockport? When you visit Rockport you will see the similarities with coastal communities in Alaska. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: Day Trips from Boston by Train 鈥� Rockport
Guide Location: USA » Rockport
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Sue Costanza
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