About Rockport Massachusetts

Rockport is a seaside town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. Rockport is located approximately 40 miles northeast of Boston, at the tip of the Cape Ann peninsula. Rockport borders Gloucester to its west, and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean in all other directions.

Rockport boasts its scenic seaside village with a rich history, fresh seafood, and beautiful beaches. It's a great place to relax and unwind, and it's also a popular destination for tourists from the Greater Boston Area and Rhode Island. 

Rockport, Massachusetts was originally called Sandy Bay and was part of Gloucester until 1840.