• 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: This 24-mile tour highlights Cape Ann’s essentials in 1-2 hours.

Purchase once, enjoy for a year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

• Tablet Rock - Before embarking on the drive, explore the impressive Tablet Rock. In 1907, a plaque was unveiled here to honor the area’s first settlers.
• Stage Fort Park - Take a stroll around this area before driving, enjoying the spectacular 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 the renowned Fisherman’s Memorial and learn about Cape Ann’s fishing history and the famous film “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 crafted 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 promises whale sightings on every trip. Their vessels often visit a marine wildlife preserve, ranked among the top five whale-watching spots 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 as the drive progresses.
• 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 Rockport. It witnessed several naval confrontations, aiding the colonists’ victory.
• Cape Ann Light Station - Annisquam Harbor Light Station, a historic lighthouse on Wigwam Point, offers insights into shipwrecks, shipping, fishing, and maritime trade.
• Motif #1 - The journey leads to “the most painted building in America”!
• Bearskin Neck - Once home to many bears, this area is now bear-free. Legend has it 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, offering insights into Rockport and the region.
• Rockport Granite Pier - Granite Pier, one of Rockport’s oldest piers, was historically used for loading granite onto ships. Exploring the pier and nearby beaches provides a glimpse 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 in Rockport, Massachusetts.
• Front Beach - Front Beach, a lovely sandy beach on Sandy Bay in Rockport, is enjoyed by visitors year-round, from warm summer days to bright winter mornings.
• Plum Cove Beach - Situated on Washington Street in the city’s northern section, this small, tranquil beach has been a family favorite 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 sunset viewing. This small reservation features 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, nearing the Gloucester Visitor Information Center.

• 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!

• Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Recommendation: Purchase one tour per vehicle, not per individual. Everyone can enjoy the experience together!

Explore the stunning natural beauty of New England’s most scenic coastline with this guided driving tour. Listen to the poignant story of the Perfect Storm and its lasting impact on this coastal area. Drive by pristine beaches, delve into the history of charming fishing villages, visit famous lighthouses, and discover why the sea’s allure is irresistible to the locals.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require a reliable internet/Wi-Fi connection. Then, simply follow the audio instructions and the designated route.

Purchase once and enjoy for a full year! Perfect for extended stays and return visits over the next 12 months.

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

• How To Access: 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
• 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.

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