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Address:Gott Avenue
Rockport, Massachusetts
Formerly a granite quarry, Halibut Point State Park is filled with sensational coastal vistas as well as interesting local history. The Point itself is made of sheets of 400 million-year-old granite that descends from the rocky headlands to tidal pools below. The park has a fantastic Visitor's Center located in a renovated WWII fire-control tower that features exhibits related to the park's natural and cultural history and offers panoramic views that extend as far as Maine's north coast. The park is brimming with wildlife including loons, grebes, and ducks and the occasional puffin, great for nature viewing, and visitors are invited to go fishing here as well. Finally, don't miss the fantastic nature programs including wildflower walks and granite cutting demonstration!
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Halibut Point is a uniquely beautiful coastal seascape. Looking seaward on a clear day, the view stretches from Crane Beach in Ipswich to Mount Agamenticus in Maine and the Isles of Shoals off the coast of New Hampshire. Formerly the Babson Farm granite quarry, the park is managed for scenic, historic and conservation purposes by the DCR and the Trustees of Reservations. An adjacent property, Sea Rocks, is owned by the Town of Rockport and open for public use. Here you can explore the park's trails and tide pools, picnic on its rocky ledges, enjoy its sweeping views, and learn about Cape Ann's historic granite industry.