Guidebook for Manchester-by-the-Sea
Food Scene
Cozy atmosphere, amazing FRESH caught food, music and great bar.
47 locals recommend
Franklin Cafe Cape Ann
118 Main StCozy atmosphere, amazing FRESH caught food, music and great bar.
Cala's Restaurant
7 Beach StGreat atmosphere, food and local place.
Minglewood Harborside
25 Rogers StGreat bar, restaurant, music, dancing and outdoor dining.
The breakfast place! Can bicycle or take a road trip along 127. Ten minutes away.
35 locals recommend
Sugar Magnolias
112 Main StThe breakfast place! Can bicycle or take a road trip along 127. Ten minutes away.
My Place by the Sea
68 Bearskin NeckA beautiful little hideaway spot.
Excellent dining and cozy, off beaten path spot. Beach to walk before or after.
34 locals recommend
Duckworth's Bistrot
197 E Main StExcellent dining and cozy, off beaten path spot. Beach to walk before or after.
Essentials
Central St
Great for groceries and specialty items.
Drinks & Nightlife
Foreign Affairs Wine Bar & Bistro
26 Central StGreat wine bar, great food and atmosphere.
7 Central
7 Central StGreat bar, food, community watering hole.
The Rhumb Line Bar & Restaurant
40 Railroad AveGreat bar and dancing… small and cozy and fun.
Cape Ann Brewing Company & Brewpub
11 Rogers StGreat food, bar, outdoor dining.
Arts & Culture
Seaside Cycle
23 Elm StGreat crew, can rent or fix bikes for VERY good riding around Cape Ann.
Amazing music/performances in amazing space!!
77 locals recommend
Rockport Music-Shalin Liu Performance Center
37 Main StAmazing music/performances in amazing space!!
Sightseeing
Cape Ann Whale Watch
415 Main StFUN!!
Singing Beach
Beach StBeautiful. And a five minute walk.
Crane Beach
10 min. drive. Beautiful
Good Harbor Beach
Great place for kids. 15 min. away.
Hammond Castle Museum
80 Hesperus AvenueFunky and beautiful day trip and picnic!!
Everything Else
Magnolia
Great place to bicycle and explore.