New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour in West Virginia booking from $16.99

New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Overview

Discover the heart of Appalachia with this self-guided tour of the stunning New River Gorge National Park! Check out the world-famous, record-smashing New River Gorge Bridge. Learn about the West Virginia mine wars. And get to know a few of the park’s most iconic critters, from the hellbender to the black bear! Each stop provides gorgeous views, unforgettable experiences, and narratives that will have you on the edge of your seat!

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

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.

City: West Virginia

Tue 27 Jan

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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

Canyon Rim Visitor Center

Welcome to New River Gorge National Park! From the lofty heights of its iconic bridge to the dark depths of its famous coal mines, this brand-new National Park is truly unlike anywhere else in America. Note: This 63-mile-long tour covers the essentials of the New River Gorge National Park in 2-3 hours. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.

Fayetteville

If the name sounds a little familiar, it should. Fayetteville gets its name from the Marquis de Lafayette! That was the young Frenchman who became an essential advisor and general to George Washington during the Revolutionary War.

Oak Hill

In 1952, on the final night of the year, a snowstorm swept across the South. Williams found himself stuck in Montgomery, Alabama, where he hired a college student named Charlie Carr to drive him all the way to Ohio.

Mount Hope

Like most towns in this area of West Virginia, Mount Hope’s story begins with the discovery of coal. In the late 1800s, miners found coal at nearby Turkey Knob. It was only a matter of time before the streets of Mount Hope were teeming with industrious miners and their families.

Meadow Bridge

We’re now making our way through the small town of Meadow Bridge. While we’ve seen many coal towns today, this is our first real timber town. The nearby Meadow River Lumber Company once cut and sold millions of feet of lumber.

Sandstone Falls

Sandstone Falls are the largest series of falls on the entire New River! These falls formed over millennia, as the force of the New River eroded the soft rock beneath the layers of sandstone.

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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 (9)

F6918BTmichaelt

Mar 2025

The tour was amazing. I never would have attempted some of these routes, but the narrated navigation gave me the courage to trek through the mountains for amazing views and life experiences. I thought my family would be bored. Not so. They loved it. My city-girl wife wants to redo it another time and hit the alternative stops. The stories were a little corny but gave me confidence that the app was working between stops. My teenagers hushed up for the stories as well.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Hi Michael, it’s fantastic to hear our New River Gorge Self-Guided Driving Tour made a memorable impact on your trip. I’m glad the narrated navigation gave you the confidence to explore those mountain routes and enjoy the incredible views. It's fantastic that your whole family, even your teens, got into the stories—and that your wife is already planning a return trip to explore more. If you want to explore more, check out my 30+ National Parks Bundle, which offers self-guided tours of places like the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and more. Happy travels!

dawnk324

Dec 2024

My husbands family is from this area. Sometimes you take for granted the places you visit frequently. This was an informative way to see some of the same sights we have already seen while visiting. I want to take our children on it with us next time.

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Dawn, I’m glad you enjoyed my New River Gorge National Park audio tour. It’s great to hear it added new insights to familiar sights and made the experience even more meaningful. I love that you’re planning to bring your children next time. If you want to explore more, check out my 30+ National Parks Bundle, which offers self-guided tours of places like the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and more. Happy travels!

Donald_C

Dec 2024

The app said you needed to buy tickets in Advance for the auto tour file to download. When we got there we discovered a QR code to download free. The auto tour was fantastic, but we feel they took our money as the File download was free......

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Donald, thank you for your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour! Our tour, distinct from any free resources available at the park, offers a professionally curated, enriched audio guide experience with exclusive content, offline functionality, and GPS navigation. If you have any further questions or need assistance, please get in touch with us.

New River Gorge National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

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