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Kancamagus Scenic Byway Audio Driving Tour Guide

Overview
Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together!

Enjoy the spectacular autumn leaves of the Kancamagus Scenic Byway with a self-guided audio tour! This scenic highway runs through New Hampshire’s world-renowned White Mountain National Forest. The leaves’ vibrant displays makes “The Kanc” the ultimate scenic roadtrip during the fall colors season - or any season! Learn all about the Kancamagus, the landscape, and it’s history as you drive along with this self-guided audio tour.

After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route.

Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

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City: White Mountains
Thu 01 May
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Starting at $16.99
Thu 01 May
Starting at $16.99
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What's Included
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!
Additional Info
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO 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.
What To Expect
1
White Mountains Visitor Center
Our drive down the famously scenic Kancamagus Highway begins at the White Mountain Visitor Center. Get ready to see all the best sights the majestic White Mountains have to offer, and hear about the land's history, the Native American tribes who lived here, and the legends about how this mountain range formed. We'll start by hearing about the famous Old Man of the Mountain, the story behind the highway's fabulous fall colors, and the legend of the celestial bear who created the Milky Way galaxy! Next, we'll get some tips about moose-spotting and bird-watching. Note: This 35+mile-long tour covers the essentials of Kancamagus Scenic Byway in 2-3 hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
2
Hancock Overlook
An optional detour will take us to Hancock Overlook, our first really excellent glimpse of the majestic mountains.
3
Pemigewasset Overlook
Another optional detour will take us to the Pemigewasset Overlook, which offers a stunning view of the sparkling Pemigewasset River. Here, we'll learn about the importance this lifegiving river once had to the tribes who lived here.
4
Sabbaday Falls
Our drive continues to the Sabbaday Falls, a series of picturesque cascades in a narrow flume. But you'll find more than just the falls enthralling here! Depending on the season, the pools below can take on a deep, enchanting emerald color.
5
Mount Chocorua
The next stop on our drive is Mount Chocorua, another of the White Mountains' most awe-inspiring peaks. We'll learn not just about the mountain itself, but also about the chief for whom it is named, and the mystery which surrounds him.
6
Albany Covered Bridge
Our penultimate stop will be at Albany Covered Bridge, a humble piece of architecture that nonetheless proved invaluable to the settlers of the 1800s. We'll learn about how such a small structure can make a huge difference in the wilderness. Next, we'll get the truth about Wigwams and the revenge-driven Saco River Curse. Then, we'll hear the unlikely feud between one of America's richest families and a bunch of beavers, as well as the story of the last member of the Pennacook tribe.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Reviews (138)
Joseph L
Oct 2024
It was informative and kept pace to our location! I recommend it! It was a beautiful route with many places to stop and enjoy thr views
Response from Host
Oct 2024
Joseph, I’m glad my Kancamagus Scenic Byway Self-Guided Audio Tour synced perfectly with your drive! It’s a scenic route with plenty of spots to enjoy the views. If you’re ready for more, check out my East Coast USA Bundle, featuring more self-guided tours from Acadia to the Blue Ridge Parkway, all with the same flexibility. Happy travels!
James_S
Oct 2024
We absolutely loved all of the great stories and interesting information that guided us along our way. We felt sorry for those who were left on their own and weren’t aware of the history and the great Can’t miss stops along the way. We Love having these self-guided tours whenever we are on road trips! So much better than hiring a tour guide because we have the ability to stop, get out, and stay for as long as we want. Thank you!
Response from Host
Oct 2024
James, I’m glad you loved my Kancamagus Scenic Byway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour! It’s great to hear how much you enjoyed the flexibility and interesting stories along the way. For more experiences like this, check out my East Coast USA Bundle, featuring a variety of self-guided tours from Acadia to Key West, all designed for you to enjoy at your own pace.
Hayley_R
Oct 2024
I’ve traveled the Kancamagus before as a child but never appreciated the scenery. As an adult, I wanted to know the history and the best parts of the highway. For only $16 I was able to learn, take my time, and sightsee!
Response from Host
Oct 2024
Hayley, I’m so glad my Kancamagus Scenic Byway Audio Driving Tour helped you appreciate the beauty and history of the highway as an adult! For more experiences like this, check out my East Coast USA Bundle, featuring a variety of self-guided tours from Acadia to Key West, all designed for you to enjoy at your own pace.

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