• Gloucester Visitor Center at Stage Fort Park - The Cape Ann adventure kicks off 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.

Purchase once and 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 remarkable 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, 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 iconic monument: the Fisherman’s Memorial. Learn about the importance of fishing in Cape Ann’s 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 reaped huge profits, making captains anxious about losing valuable cargo in shipwrecks. Enter: lighthouses!
• 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 leaves Gloucester and enters 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 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 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 loops back to 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

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

Explore 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 how its impact is still felt along 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, 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.

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

This is not an entrance ticket. Please check 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.
• 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.
• For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.

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