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Self-Guided Walking Tour of Benson Park, Hudson, NH

Self-Guided Walking Tour of Benson Park, Hudson, NH

Overview

This self-guided Smart Phone Tour is a fun & historical journey through Benson Park, once famously known as "Benson's Wild Animal Farm", narrated by John T. Benson, the original founder of the park. This is an easy 30-minute walking tour covering about one mile of the interior of the park and you can take it anytime from 5 AM - 8 PM. You'll hear stories about the many exotic animals that once lived here including Tony the Gorilla, Betsy the Elephant, lions, tigers, monkeys, bears and more! For 60 years, daily circus entertainment and amusement rides were popular but today, it's home to the beautiful wildlife of New Hampshire. Stop by the Benson Park Store for an ice cream, cold drink, snack or a souvenir, open Fri.-Sunday, 12-4 PM. Public restrooms are available and leashed dogs are allowed.

City: New Hampshire

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $5.99

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $5.99

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Explore Benson Park

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Benson Park

Self-guided smartphone walking tour of historic Benson Park. This one-mile tour is narrated by John T. Benson, the original owner of "Benson's Wild Animal Farm", which first opened in 1924. The tour includes the Gorilla House where Tony the gorilla lived, the A-Frame picnic area, Amphitheatre, Swan Lake with fish, turtles & birds, the Butterfly Garden, the Old Shoe on Storybook Hill, the Benson Park Store & Gift Shop, and the 9-11 Memorial. We recommend that you download the WalkNTour App onto your phone prior to arriving at the park. Android phone use -https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours&hl=en_US&gl=US; Apple phone use https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600; Once you take the tour, you own it and can take the tour as many times as you like and you can share it with a friend for free!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (5)

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Sep 2021

The narration of "John T. Benson" through the beautiful Benson Park was a peaceful and educational experience. Although Benson Wild Animal Farm is not on the grounds anymore this tour gives you a sense of what did exist.

Response from Host

Sep 2021

We appreciate your time & the great review! Thank you!

joice2021

Aug 2021

Started listening and wanted to finish the next day. Apparently once yo start the tour you have to finish it. Was tricky signing up. Ended up paying twice for the tour and never got to hear the whole thing.

Response from Host

Sep 2021

Thank you for your feedback and review! We apologize for you having to pay twice and you can request a refund at https://www.walkntours.com/refund. We hope you'll come back and see us again soon! Thanks! Friends of Benson Park