Essex County Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Whale Watching

With some #coffee

Rockport, Massachusetts, a seaside town

Rockport is a quaint seaside town overlooking the Atlantic Ocean in Essex County, Massachusetts. it is accessible by car, boat, or the MBTA commuter rail. Specializing in fresh, local seafood, Rockport offers many casual and fine dining options to satisfy any appetite. Along Rockport’s historic Main Street, from Dock Square to Beach Street, Rockport is filled with scores of enticing gift shops, galleries, restaurants, candy stores, clothing stores and boutiques, alongside extraordinary cultural venues, most notably the Rockport Art Association and the Shalin Liu Performance Center. #awesomepic #scenicspotguide

Sally Webster Inn

#hotelreview Loved loved loved our stay and experience!! Everything was perfect from booking our reservation all the way through checkout. Marshall was extremely helpful and responded quickly to my questions. We stayed in the Mary Reade room and it was adorable, clean, and super comfy (bedding is amazingly soft!!). The breakfast selections to choose from have great variety and were delicious and fresh. I loved the contactless delivery and our food was waiting outside our room each morning with a fresh pot of coffee at 8am prompt. Thank you so much for the hospitality! I only wish we could have stayed in town longer.overall IT ok for me

Winter Island - MA, USA

#passionpassport Winter Island Park is owned and managed by the historic city of Salem, Massachusetts. It is situated on the waterfront of Salem Harbor, a short distance from the downtown area. It is the closest campground to Boston, Massachusetts on the North Shore. The campground offers 22 tent campsites and 28 RV campsites. The staff was VERY nice and very accommodating. It is walking distance to a nice beach area and a lighthouse. Be aware that getting to this park is challenging but doable. You need to drive through downtown Salem with narrow roads and some tight turns. It is worth the effort. #passionpassport #beautifuldestinations

is a fun place to bring your kids to go there. very educational not magical