Arrive in the coastal city of Gloucester and meet your local tour guide. Your guide will relate stories of the "dangerous" fishing industry of Gloucester that was brought to the public's attention in the Hollywood movie, "The Perfect Storm". Always famous for its fishing industry, Gloucester today is bustling with large fishing boats, fish processing plants and boatyards. You will hear about how Clarenence Birdseye pioneered the frozen food industry and learn about the heroics of Howard Blackburn.

Visit Hammond Castle built by John Hayes Hammond, the eccentric inventor and collector. This medieval-type castle contains furniture and architectural pieces from dwellings and Churches that represent the Roman, Medieval
and Renaissance style. You will see the 8,200 pipe organ located in the Great Hall where concerts are frequently
held.

Then stop at the famous Fisherman's Statue and the Fisherman's Wives Memorial, dedicated to the wives
and children of fishermen lost at sea.

Lunch included at a waterfront restaurant. Continue through East Gloucester, drive past Bass Rocks where
the term "rock bound coast of New England" will come to life on your way to Rockport.

Rockport, designated by Walt Disney as one of the most pictureque towns in America, is famous for its art colony located on Bearskin Neck. Stroll down Bearskin Neck and view the famous Motif #1, a Rockport landmark. Browse through the many shops and art galleries...and don't forget to taste the strudel, a favorite of the locals!

Add a high sea adventure to your tour with a Whale Watch departing mornings and afternoons (in season) from Gloucester.

Call Hawthorne Tours today to inquire or get a quote, 800-287-5744.  Minimum group size - 20 people.