7/12/16

Port of Call: Rockport, Massachusetts

Updated: 8/10/23

Did you know that the comedy/romance movie The Proposal by Sandra Bullock was filmed in Rockport, Massachusetts? 

I had seen the movie years ago, and always thought it was filmed in Alaska. So, when two of my movie buff aunts told me they were going on an Alaskan cruise next month, I got them to watch The Proposal. About 30 minutes into the movie, when Sandra Bullock climbed down the ladder to the boat after she and her fiancĂ© arrived at Sitka, Alaska, I thought the scene looked awfully familiar. 
Fishing shack at Bradley Wharf, aka Motif Number 1
Around this time last year, I had visited Rockport (by car), and took lots of pictures of the picturesque town and harbor. Also known as Motif Number 1, the red fishing shack at Bradley Wharf, is the most painted building in America. You may have unknowingly seen it in magazines, artwork, calendars, on a stamp, and other commercial products.
Rockport Harbor on a beautiful summer day
Don't remember where we ate, but this place came highly recommended
Taking a break after strolling around BearSkin Neck
New England seaside towns are very charming, and Rockport is no exception. The main drag Bearskin Neck is lined with interesting shops, art galleries and restaurants.

If you love art, you need to make the 15 minutes (5 miles) drive over to Rocky Neck Art Colony in Gloucester to check out the myriad galleries housed in cute cottages. 
View at Rocky Neck
Gloucester proper is also famous for its sweeping harbor views, sailing, fishing, and yep, the location of yet another movie The Perfect Storm

Y'all have a great summer!