Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport

Departure Point

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Duration
2 hours - 3 hours

Languages Available

• Audio guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Bearskin Neck
Rockport, Massachusetts
Our Cape Ann excursion begins at the Gloucester Visitor Information Center. We'll get our view breathtaking views of the waterfront from this point. Note: This 24 mile-long tour covers the essentials of Cape Ann in 1-2 hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Rockport
Rockport, Massachusetts
Instead of setting off on our drive right away, we'll first check out the most striking feature of the scenery: the massive Tablet Rock. In 1907, the plaque the rock was unveiled to Commemorate the first settlers in this area.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Halibut Point State Park
4 Gott Avenue, , Rockport, Massachusetts
We can also choose to walk around this area before our driving, admiring the amazing views of the park, the ocean, and the city.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Front Beach
Beach St, Rockport, Massachusetts
Our drive along Cape Ann's scenic harbor begins once we cross the canal. First, we'll admire Cape Ann's most famous momument: the Fisherman's Memorial. As we continue, we'll learn about the significance of fishing in Cape Ann's past — and the famous movie about it, "The Perfect Storm".
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Plum Cove Beach
1000 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Here we can choose to pause again to explore Cape Ann's Harborwalk. Along the path are 41 granite slabs containing pieces of the town’s long, odd, sometimes sad history. These “story moments,” as they are called, were put together by teams of volunteers eager to show the world what Gloucester is made of. Taken together, they form a mosaic of this strange, beautiful place.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Harvey Reservation
Gloucester, MA 01930
Cape Ann and Glouchester’s whale watching industry guarantees whale sightings with every voyage. Their boats often take passengers to a marine wildlife preserve that’s been called one of the top five whale-watching destinations in the entire world!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Gloucester HarborWalk
9 Dale Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
As we drive along scenic Cape Ann's waterfront, we'll discover beaches both big and small. We can choose to stop at one, some, or all, as we learn more about what's unique about each one.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cape Ann Whale Watch
415 Main Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Beauport, also known as Sleeper–McCann House, Little Beauport, or Henry Davis Sleeper House, is a beautiful historic home tucked away on the Cape Ann waterfront. As we drive, we'll dive back into Cape Ann's history.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Goose Cove Reservation
605 Washington Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
During the early 1800s, maritime trade in Gloucester was booming. Ships traveling between these ports and China or India were turning enormous profits, and captains started to become especially anxious at the prospect of losing their extremely valuable cargo in a shipwreck. Enter: lighthouses!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Rockport Granite Pier
16 Wharf Road, Rockport, MA 01966
Thacher Island is a small island off Cape Ann on the Massachusetts coast in the United States. It is a part of the Town of Rockport. It was a place where some naval confrontations, both minor and major, took place, which helped secure a victory for the colonists.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Fishermen's Memorial
Gloucester, MA 01930
Annisquam Harbor Light Station is a historic lighthouse on Wigwam Point. As we approach, we'll learn more about shipwrecks, shipping, fishing, and maritime trade.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Stage Fort Park
24 Hough Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
Our brings us to "the most painted building in America"!
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Motif #1
Bradley Wharf, Rockport, MA 01966
This land was once home to a large number of bears, but don’t worry! They’re long gone now. According to legend, one such bear was caught by the tide and killed in 1700, which is how this place got its name.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Cape Ann Light Station
Rockport, MA 01966
Our scenic drive along Cape Ann now leaves Gloucester and brings us into Rockport. We'll learn more about Rockport and the region as we drive.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Tablet Rock
Gloucester, MA 01930
Granite Pier is one of the Rockport’s oldest piers. As you might have guessed, this used to be where ships would be loaded with granite for transport. As we explore the pier and nearby beaches, we'll get a better understanding of the Cape Ann of days past, and that of the present. Our drive then continues along Halibut Point and Harvey Reservation.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Gloucester Visitor Center at Stage Fort Park
24 Hough Avenue, Gloucester, MA 01930
Halibut Point State Park and Halibut Point Reservation are adjacent parcels of conserved, oceanside land located on Cape Ann in the town of Rockport, Massachusetts.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House
75 Eastern Point Boulevard, , Gloucester, Massachusetts
Front Beach is a beautiful sandy beach on Sandy Bay in Rockport. From warm summer days to bright winter mornings, this beach is enjoyed by visitors
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Thacher's Island
, , Rockport, Massachusetts
Located on Washington Street in the northern section of the City, this small, quiet beach has been enjoyed by families in Lanesville for many years. It is a great place to bring small children due to the small confines of the beach. Parking is limited and restricted to vehicles with a current City of Gloucester beach sticker.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Eastern Point Lighthouse
Eastern Point Boulevard, , Gloucester, Massachusetts
Harvey Reservation is one of the best spots on Cape Ann to sit and watch the sunset. This small reservation offers a short trail, a granite bench, and a terrific spot for a seaside picnic.
Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Niles Beach
Eastern Point Road, Gloucester, Massachusetts
Our scenic drive along Cape Ann has finally looped back to Stop 1! We're nearly back at the Gloucester Visitor Information Center.
Duration: 5 minutes

Additional Information

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
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• Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
• Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
• Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Inclusions

• Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
• Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
• Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
• Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
• Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
• Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
• Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
• Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!

Exclusions

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

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