day trip: rockport, ma

Today we took a day trip to Rockport, MA...when we left we thought we were only going to hit up the beach, but later found ourselves walking the really cute streets in the town center. Wishing I had my camera with me, I realized it would be great to blog about this adorable place. Then I realized that I could pin some pics of the key highlights to give you a feel for the day:

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This is Motif No. 1...it is a famous fishing shack in the wharf along Bearskin Neck and has been called the most often painted building in America. It is famous because it survived "The Perfect Storm," the famous storm which the movie was based on.

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This is a photo of Bearskin Neck, probably in the off-season. Today all of these shops had their doors open and people were strolling everywhere. It was very "New England." There are lots of art galleries, jewelry shops, candy stores, and seafood restaurants...and a fabulous streudel shop that cannot be missed!

Today I got a cinnamon chip scone and it was fabulous!

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And nearly all of the stores have beautiful plantings in their window boxes and wine barrels outside their storefronts. I could walk around all day just staring at the flowers!

These last shots are from the Town of Rockport's website. The last two are pictures at the beach we visited today... It was a great trip. We were gone from the house for only 5 hours or so, and sneaking away for such a short time was worth it.