| Experience the unparalleled peace & comfort of a refined, classic, romantic, North Shore inn that originally opened in 1856.
 The Emerson Inn by the Sea, Cape Ann’s only grand bed and breakfast hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, is a lovely historic resort with amenities for the perfect vacation, conference or function. Appealing to everyone from romantic couples to families and corporate travelers, the inn offers 36 lovely guest rooms, fine dining in The Grand Cafe and full-service function capabilities.
 Much like the coming of spring, Emerson Inn by the Sea is a refreshing change of atmosphere. Carefully renovated, the inn displays the essence of the past, finely preserved in a distinctive New England setting.
Enjoy a peaceful night's rest, awakening to the warm welcome of an Atlantic Ocean sunrise. Delight in a host of gourmet specialties in the elegant setting of The Grand Cafe. From a leisurely stroll through Rockport or nearby Gloucester, to marine-life adventure snorkeling, to a hike among the fall foliage or along the shore of Cape Ann, Emerson Inn by the Sea is surrounded by a diversity of seasonal activities.
Among those who frequented the inn was essayist and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson. Emerson, who was calmed and comforted by his trips to the shore and wrote eloquently of the sea’s restorative powers. Today, like Emerson, the inn’s guests can visit this craggy coastline and draw inspiration from its timeless beauty. |
