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Granite Cliffs & Coastal Trails

Discover dramatic granite quarries and windswept coastal vistas where rocky cliffs meet the Atlantic Ocean's edge.

Day 1 — Halibut Point State Park

🚗 1 hr 58 min driving📍 4 stops

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Morning

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Drive

Boston, MA → Halibut Point State Park

58 min

Halibut Point State Park

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Explore dramatic granite quarries and rugged coastal cliffs while enjoying panoramic Atlantic Ocean views from this stunning Cape Ann gem.

~2 hrs📍 See location

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Lunch

The Lobster Pool

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An outdoor seafood institution on Rockport's rocky shore — lobsters, steamers, and chowder with the kind of Atlantic views that make the whole experience. Arrive early; it fills quickly.

~1 hr📍 See location

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Afternoon

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Continue at Halibut Point — Quarry Swimming & Tidepools

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Use the afternoon to explore a different trail, cool off at a swimming hole, or find a scenic spot to watch the sunset.

~1.5 hrs📍 See location

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Evening

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Drive

Halibut Point State Park → Roy Moore Lobster Company

5 min

🍽️ Dinner~1 hr

Roy Moore Lobster Company

Savor fresh-caught lobster and New England seafood specialties at this working waterfront establishment where you can watch fishermen unload the day's catch.

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Drive

Roy Moore Lobster Company → Boston, MA

55 min

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