Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour i Gloucester og Rockport
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Anbefalet: Køb en tur pr. bil, ikke pr. person. Alle lytter sammen! Oplev den naturlige skønhed i New Englands mest maleriske kyst med denne fortællede køretur. Hør den tragiske historie om den perfekte storm og hvordan den skæbnesvangre dag stadig reverberer langs denne kyst. Cruise forbi perfekte strande, udforske historien om maleriske fiskerbyer, besøg ikoniske fyrtårne, og lær, hvorfor lokalbefolkningen finder havets kald så umuligt at modstå. Efter booking skal du kontrollere din e-mail/tekst for at downloade den separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, mens du er forbundet til WiFi eller mobil data. Indtast adgangskoden, download turen og nyd den offline. Følg lydvejledningen og rute fra det udpegede startpunkt. Ny, livslang adgang, ingen udløb. Brug det når som helst, på enhver tur, så mange gange som du vil. Det er ikke en indgangsbillet. Tjek åbningstider før dit besøg.
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Vores Cape Ann udflugt begynder på Gloucester Visitor Information Center. Vi vil få vores udsigt betagende udsigt over vandet fra dette punkt. Bemærk: Turen er over 23.5 miles lang, med mere end 43 lydhistorier, og tager omkring 2 - 3 timer at fuldføre. Ny, livslang adgang, ingen udløb. Brug det når som helst, på enhver tur, så mange gange som du vil.
I stedet for at tage afsted på vores drev med det samme, tjekker vi først det mest slående træk ved landskabet: den massive Tablet Rock. I 1907 blev pladen, klippen, afsløret for at fejre de første bosættere i dette område.
Vi kan også vælge at gå rundt i dette område inden vores kørsel og beundre den fantastiske udsigt over parken, havet og byen.
Vores kørsel langs Cape Anns naturskønne havn begynder, når vi krydser kanalen. Først vil vi beundre Cape Anns mest berømte momument: Fisherman's Memorial. Når vi fortsætter, lærer vi om fiskeriets betydning i Cape Anns fortid - og den berømte film om det, "The Perfect Storm".
Her kan vi vælge at stoppe igen for at udforske Cape Ann's Harborwalk. Langs stien er 41 granitplader, der indeholder stykker af byens lange, underlige, undertiden triste historie. Disse "historiemomenter", som de kaldes, blev sammensat af hold af frivillige, der er ivrige efter at vise verden, hvad Gloucester består af. Samlet danner de en mosaik af dette mærkelige, smukke sted.
Cape Ann og Glouchesters hvalsafaribranche garanterer hvalsafari med hver rejse. Deres både fører ofte passagerer til et marine naturreservat, der er blevet kaldt en af de fem bedste hvalsafari destinationer i hele verden!
Når vi kører langs den naturskønne Cape Anns havnefront, opdager vi strande både store og små. Vi kan vælge at stoppe ved en, nogle eller alle, når vi lærer mere om, hvad der er unikt ved hver enkelt.
Beauport, også kendt som Sleeper – McCann House, Little Beauport eller Henry Davis Sleeper House, er et smukt historisk hjem gemt væk ved Cape Ann havnefronten. Når vi kører, dykker vi tilbage i Cape Anns historie.
I begyndelsen af 1800-tallet blomstrede den maritime handel i Gloucester. Skibe, der rejste mellem disse havne og Kina eller Indien, vendte enormt overskud, og kaptajner begyndte at blive særligt ængstelige over udsigten til at miste deres ekstremt værdifulde gods i et skibsvrag. Indtast: fyrtårne!
Thacher Island er en lille ø ved Cape Ann på Massachusetts-kysten i USA. Det er en del af byen Rockport. Det var et sted, hvor nogle marine konfrontationer, både mindre og større, fandt sted, hvilket var med til at sikre en sejr for kolonisterne.
Annisquam Harbour Light Station er et historisk fyr på Wigwam Point. Når vi nærmer os, lærer vi mere om skibsvrag, skibsfart, fiskeri og maritim handel.
Vores bringer os til "den mest malede bygning i Amerika"!
Dette land var engang hjemsted for et stort antal bjørner, men ikke rolig! De er længe væk nu. Ifølge legenden blev en sådan bjørn fanget af tidevandet og dræbt i 1700, hvilket er, hvordan dette sted fik sit navn.
Vores naturskønne kørsel langs Cape Ann forlader nu Gloucester og bringer os ind i Rockport. Vi lærer mere om Rockport og regionen, mens vi kører.
Granit Pier er en af Rockports ældste moler. Som du måske har gættet, plejede dette at være hvor skibe blev fyldt med granit til transport. Når vi udforsker molen og de nærliggende strande, får vi en bedre forståelse af Cape Ann fra tidligere dage og nutidens. Vores kørsel fortsætter derefter langs Halibut Point og Harvey Reservation.
Halibut Point State Park og Halibut Point Reservation er tilstødende parceller med bevaret land ved havet beliggende på Cape Ann i byen Rockport, Massachusetts.
Front Beach er en smuk sandstrand på Sandy Bay i Rockport. Fra varme sommerdage til lyse vintermorgener nydes denne strand af besøgende
Beliggende på Washington Street i den nordlige del af byen, har denne lille, rolige strand været nydt af familier i Lanesville i mange år. Det er et godt sted at tage små børn med på grund af strandens små begrænsninger. Parkering er begrænset og begrænset til køretøjer med et aktuelt City of Gloucester strandmærkat.
Harvey Reservation er et af de bedste steder på Cape Ann at sidde og se solnedgangen. Denne lille reservation tilbyder en kort sti, en granitbænk og et fantastisk sted for en picnic ved havet.
Vores naturskønne kørsel langs Cape Ann er endelig gået tilbage til Stop 1! Vi er næsten tilbage i Gloucester Visitor Information Center.
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- Sådan får du adgang: Denne tur kører ikke i Viator-appen. Det kører i den separate Vejleder app ved handling. Efter booking, vil du modtage en e-mail og tekst med opsætning instruktioner og adgangskode (søg "audio tour" i e-mails og tekster). • Download den separate tur app ved handling • Indtast adgangskoden sendt via e-mail og tekst. • MUST downloade turen mens i stærk wifi / cellular. • Fungerer offline efter download.
- Hvordan man starter en tur: Open Action's separate audio tour guide app en gang på stedet. • Hvis der kun er én tur, skal du starte den. • Hvis der findes flere turversioner, skal du starte den med dit planlagte startpunkt og retning.
- Gå til udgangspunktet Ingen vil møde dig i starten. Denne tur er selvstyret Indtast den første historie punkt, og lyden vil begynde automatisk Følg lyd signaler til den næste historie, som også vil afspille automatisk. Nyd håndfri udforskning. Hvis du står over for lydproblemer, skal du kontakte support. Hold dig til turruten og hastighedsgrænsen for den bedste oplevelse.
- Rejser uden bekymringer: Brug tur-appen når som helst, på en hvilken som helst dag og over flere dage. Start og pause turen, når du vil, tage pauser og udforske sideture i dit eget tempo. Hop alt, hvad du ikke er interesseret i, eller udforsk bonusindhold for alt, hvad der interesserer dig
- Nogle stop på denne tur er ikke helt rullestol eller mobilitet tilgængelige. Ruten omfatter stenede gader, ujævne gågader, trapper, smalle stier og historiske steder med begrænset tilgængelighed. Rejsende med mobilitetsproblemer bør gennemgå hver stop på forhånd og vælge de steder, der passer bedst til deres komfortniveau.
- Ny, livslang adgang, ingen udløb. Brug det når som helst, på enhver tur, så mange gange som du vil.
- Lydindstilling: Tilslut din telefon til bilens stereosystem ved hjælp af Bluetooth, USB eller AUX. For den bedste oplevelse, overveje at bruge hovedtelefoner til vandreture. Lydafspilning er kompatibel med Apple CarPlay, og navigationsfunktionerne kommer snart. Support til Android Auto er også på vej.
- Turen kræver en understøttet mobil enhed til navigation. Brug en iPhone med iOS 15 eller nyere, en Android-enhed med Android 9 eller nyere eller en iPad/tablet med GPS og mobiltjenester.
- Sparetips : Køretur: Køb kun én tur for alle i bilen
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It was good, although once the display stopped for some reason. I then played with my phone and I got it to continue.
Jay, thank you for taking my Cape Ann GPS driving tour in Gloucester and Rockport. I’m glad you enjoyed the tour, though I’m sorry the display stopped briefly and you had to adjust your phone to continue. At the moment, full map/navigation does not work through Apple CarPlay, but audio playback does work through the car stereo and Apple CarPlay, and full navigation integration has already been requested from Apple and is awaiting approval. If you want more, check out my Self-Guided Tours Bundle—including the Freedom Trail, Salem, and Plymouth. Happy exploring!
The Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport was wonderful. Experienced a few routes I had never taken before. New vista experience was so much fun. The adventure was very rewarding and the commentary was interesting and was set at a great pace. The only suggestion I have is to stress, downloading both apps before you travel and be sure to engage with internet access before you drive to your start point. Attempted the tour a few days before and was unsuccessful. Lessons learned.
Michele, thank you for taking my Cape Ann tour. What can I do to earn five stars next time? Also, you mention two apps — did TripAdvisor ask you to download their app before downloading mine? If you can tell me when/where they said this, I will change my instructions to clarify what to do at that step. Regardless, I’m so glad you enjoyed the new routes, views, commentary, and pace of the adventure. If you're interested in more Massachusetts tours, check out my tours of Boston’s Freedom Trail, Salem, Plymouth, and more!
This was a great way to see the Cape Ann area. The ladies at the “Glosta” Visitors Center were also very helpful. I liked the way the tour told us to drive past certain signs to see hidden gems.
Tammy, I’m glad you enjoyed my Cape Ann GPS Driving Tour and that it helped you discover Cape Ann's beauty, with helpful staff at the “Glosta” Visitors Center enhancing your experience. I’m happy you appreciated the hidden gems and the tips for uncovering spots you might miss. If you want more, check out my Self-Guided Tours Bundle—including the Freedom Trail, Salem, and Plymouth. Happy exploring!
My wife and I did this self-driving audio tour while visiting Cape Ann, and it was one of the best parts of our trip. The narration was engaging, easy to follow, and felt like having a local guide along for the ride. We loved being able to explore Gloucester and Rockport at our own pace, stopping whenever we wanted to enjoy the coastal views and take photos. The stories added just the right amount of history and local insight, making the experience much more meaningful. If you're looking for a relaxing and scenic way to discover Cape Ann, this tour is absolutely worth it.
James, I’m glad you and your wife enjoyed my Cape Ann GPS Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport. It’s great the narration felt like having a local guide and helped bring the area’s history to life. I’m happy you explored at your own pace, stopped for photos, and enjoyed the scenery. If you're interested in more Massachusetts tours, check out my Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle, including the Freedom Trail, Salem, Plymouth, and more!
The whale watching tour we had booked was canceled due to "heavy fog and high seas." Tripadvisor/Viator refunded our money, no problem, but we had spent the night in Rockport and still were looking to get something out of the trip. Rockport is very cute -- filled with artisan shops selling original paintings, prints, ceramics, glassware and jewelry, which was much more interesting than tourist shops filled with dreck made in China. We followed the tour around the island, and it was fun, interesting and beautiful, with the azaleas, rhododendrons and other spring trees in full bloom. One of the lighthouses was no longer open to the public, which was disappointing. The only other downside I would note was that my sister uses a walker and has pretty serious mobility issues, and most of the shops, the cobblestone streets and tour sites were not handicapped friendly, much less truly accessible.
Jane, I’m glad you enjoyed the Rockport GPS Audio Tour and made the most of your trip despite the whale-watching cancellation. It’s great you explored the town, found local shops, and saw spring blooms. I appreciate your feedback on lighthouse access and accessibility challenges. Many parts of Rockport are historic, with streets, shops, and sites that can be difficult for visitors with mobility issues. If you want to explore more of Massachusetts, consider my Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle, which includes the Freedom Trail, Salem, Plymouth, and more!
We’ve done other self-guided tours in different areas. This Cape Ann guided tour was probably the best- the hardest part for us has been the directions and accuracy with what the tour guide is saying and where we’re are on the tour. But this one was so very easy to use- the gps set up aligned with the stories. We never got off track. It was fun!
Amy, I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed my Cape Ann GPS Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport! It’s wonderful to know this was one of your best self-guided tour experiences and that the GPS aligned well with the stories so you never got off track. Once travelers reach the starting point and follow the route, everything should work smoothly, and I’m happy that was your experience. If you're interested in exploring more of Massachusetts, consider my Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle, which includes the Freedom Trail, Salem, Plymouth, and more!
It is super easy and super fun and very informative. We could not finish the tour the first day, but we easily picked it up on day two. That was a great feature
Joanne, I’m really glad you found my Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport super easy, fun, and informative. It’s great to hear that you were able to pause after day one and then pick it right back up on day two. If you're interested in exploring more of Massachusetts, consider my Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle, which includes the Freedom Trail, Salem, Plymouth, and more!
This self guided tour exceeded our expectations. It was easy to download and setup. The app provided turn instructions in addition to lots of great info about the sights we were seeing. Whenever we made stops and quit the app, it easily picked right back up where we left off and continued the tour. Would highly recommend.
James, I’m so glad you enjoyed my Cape Ann Driving Audio Tour and that the download, setup, and turn-by-turn directions made everything smooth for you, even after your stops. Thanks for sharing your experience! If you’re exploring more of Massachusetts, you might also like my Massachusetts Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle, which includes the Freedom Trail, Salem, Plymouth, and more.
Very organized and easy to follow. Led us to very scenic roads that we would not have found otherwise
Ankit, I’m so glad you enjoyed my Cape Ann Driving Audio Tour in Gloucester and Rockport. It’s great to hear you found the tour well-organized and easy to follow, and that it helped you discover those beautiful scenic roads off the beaten path. If you're interested in exploring more of Massachusetts, consider my Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle, which includes the Freedom Trail, Salem, Plymouth, and more!
Very easy to use, we’d have never taken the path to see all the beautiful scenery without this tour.
Leslie, I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed my Cape Ann Self-Guided Driving Tour in Gloucester and Rockport. It’s great to know that the tour helped you discover all the beautiful scenery you might have missed otherwise. If you're interested in exploring more of Massachusetts, check out my Self-Guided Driving and Walking Tours Bundle, which includes the Freedom Trail, Salem, Plymouth, and more!
