• Gloucester Visitor Center at Stage Fort Park - The Cape Ann adventure starts at the Gloucester Visitor Information Center, offering stunning views of the waterfront.

Note: The tour spans over 23.5 miles, includes more than 43 audio stories, and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.

Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as desired.

• Tablet Rock - Before embarking on the drive, explore the remarkable Tablet Rock. In 1907, a plaque was unveiled on the rock to honor the area’s first settlers.
• Stage Fort Park - Take a stroll around this area before driving, and enjoy the breathtaking views of the park, ocean, and city.
• The Fishermen’s Memorial - The scenic drive along Cape Ann’s harbor begins after crossing the canal. First, admire Cape Ann’s renowned monument: the Fisherman’s Memorial. Learn about the importance of fishing in Cape Ann’s history and the famous movie “The Perfect Storm.”
• Gloucester HarborWalk - Pause to explore Cape Ann’s Harborwalk, featuring 41 granite slabs that narrate the town’s rich, unique, and sometimes poignant history. These “story moments” were created by volunteers eager to showcase Gloucester’s essence, forming a mosaic of this captivating place.
• Cape Ann Whale Watch - Cape Ann and Gloucester’s whale watching industry ensures whale sightings on every trip. Their boats often visit a marine wildlife preserve, recognized as one of the top five whale-watching destinations globally!
• Niles Beach - As the drive continues along Cape Ann’s scenic waterfront, discover various beaches. Choose to stop at one or more to learn about their unique features.
• Beauport, the Sleeper-McCann House - Beauport, also known as Sleeper–McCann House, Little Beauport, or Henry Davis Sleeper House, is a charming historic home on the Cape Ann waterfront. Delve into Cape Ann’s history during the drive.
• Eastern Point Lighthouse - In the early 1800s, Gloucester’s maritime trade flourished. Ships trading with China or India earned substantial profits, making captains anxious about losing valuable cargo in shipwrecks. Thus, lighthouses were established!
• Thacher’s Island - Thacher Island, a small island off Cape Ann on the Massachusetts coast, is part of the Town of Rockport. It witnessed several naval confrontations, both minor and major, contributing to the colonists’ victory.
• Cape Ann Light Station - Annisquam Harbor Light Station is a historic lighthouse on Wigwam Point. Discover more about shipwrecks, shipping, fishing, and maritime trade as you approach.
• Motif #1 - The journey leads to “the most painted building in America”!
• Bearskin Neck - Once home to many bears, this land is now bear-free. Legend has it that a bear was caught by the tide and perished in 1700, giving the place its name.
• Rockport - The scenic drive along Cape Ann transitions from Gloucester to Rockport. Learn more about Rockport and the region during the drive.
• Rockport Granite Pier - Granite Pier is one of Rockport’s oldest piers, historically used for loading granite onto ships. Explore the pier and nearby beaches to gain insight into Cape Ann’s past and present. The drive continues along Halibut Point and Harvey Reservation.
• Halibut Point State Park - Halibut Point State Park and Halibut Point Reservation are adjacent conserved, oceanside lands on Cape Ann in Rockport, Massachusetts.
• Front Beach - Front Beach is a lovely sandy beach on Sandy Bay in Rockport, enjoyed by visitors from warm summer days to bright winter mornings.
• Plum Cove Beach - Situated on Washington Street in the northern part of the City, this small, tranquil beach has been a favorite for families in Lanesville for years. It’s ideal for small children due to its compact size. Parking is limited to vehicles with a current City of Gloucester beach sticker.
• Harvey Reservation - Harvey Reservation is a prime spot on Cape Ann for watching the sunset. This small reservation offers a short trail, a granite bench, and a perfect location for a seaside picnic.
• Goose Cove Reservation - The scenic drive along Cape Ann concludes back at Stop 1, near the Gloucester Visitor Information Center.

• Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
• Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
• Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
• Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
• Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
• One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
• Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
• Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
• Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
• Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.

• Self-guided tour — no live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.

Recommendation: Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can listen together!

Experience the stunning natural beauty of New England’s most scenic coastline with this narrated driving tour. Listen to the poignant story of the Perfect Storm and its lasting impact on this coast. Drive past pristine beaches, delve into the history of charming fishing villages, visit iconic lighthouses, and discover why the locals are so drawn to the sea.

After booking, be sure to check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.

New, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.

Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.

• How To Access: This tour does not run in the Viator app. It runs in the separate Tour Guide app by Action. After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
• How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
• 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
• Some stops on this tour are not fully wheelchair or mobility accessible. The route includes cobblestone streets, uneven sidewalks, stairs, narrow paths, and historic sites with limited accessibility. Travelers with mobility concerns should review each stop in advance and choose the locations that best fit their comfort level.
• New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
• Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car’s stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
• The tour requires a supported mobile device for navigation. Please use an iPhone with iOS 15 or later, an Android device with Android 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular service.
• Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.