Gloucester: Scenic Cape Ann & Rockport Self-Driving Tour
4.4
Immerse yourself in the ocean drive around Rockport and Gloucester. Explore scenic beaches, learn the area's history, and listen to some trivia.
About this activity
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Experience
Highlights
Explore the beaches facing Sandy Bay
Listen to interesting trivia about maritime trade in the early days
Follow the live GPS map as you hear stories about the places you visit
Enjoy the scenic ocean drive at your own leisure
Pause to snap photos and have a stroll whenever you wish
Full description
Start by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
Start a journey through the less-explored part of Massachusetts. Discover scenic beaches and historic towns as you drive, listen to the stories provided on the tour app, and stop for photos throughout the tour whenever you... moreStart by downloading the Action Tour Guide app, which will function as your personal tour guide, audio tour, and map. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!
Start a journey through the less-explored part of Massachusetts. Discover scenic beaches and historic towns as you drive, listen to the stories provided on the tour app, and stop for photos throughout the tour whenever you like.
Begin the tour in Gloucester. When you drive, the app will provide instructions on how to use it. Then, head toward State Fort Park where you will hear about the Tablet Rock. From there, move on to the Fisherman’s Wives memorial and learn about its significance.
Proceed on to the Fisherman’s Memorial over the Blynnman Canal Bridge before stopping for a stroll at Gloucester HarborWalk. Enjoy the view of the sea and pay a visit to the Maritime Museum, if you want.
Next, see whales from the Cape Ann Whale watchpoint before discovering one of the oldest colonies in the U.S., Rocky Neck Art Colony. Make further stops at Niles Beach, Beauport Mansion, Eastern Point Lighthouse, Good Harbor Beach, and Pebble Beach.
After Pebble Beach, you will be approaching Rockport before beginning the return journey to Gloucester. This part of the tour has some trivia and interesting spots to keep you engaged.
On the way back, pass Halibut Point State Park and Harvey Reservation. If you want, you can take a break at Plum Cove Beach after the park. The tour then concludes at the Goose Cove reservation. less
Includes
Easy-to-use app: download the Action Tour Guide App onto your phone
Unique password: access your tour on the Action Tour Guide App
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!
Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!
All-day support line: Call, chat, or email for help.
Exclude
Transportation, parking fee, food/drinks.
National Park/attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations.