Kancamagus Scenic Byway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour Guide
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Features
- Free cancellation available
- 3h
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- Instant confirmation
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/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point.
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This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Activity location
- White Mountains Visitor Center
- 200 Kancamagus Highway
- 03262, Woodstock, New Hampshire, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- White Mountains Visitor Center
- 200 New Hampshire 112
- 03262, Woodstock, New Hampshire, United States
Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list
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Kancamagus Scenic Byway Self-Guided Audio Driving Tour Guide in English
Earn $0.51- 3h
- Opening hours: Sun 6:00am-9:00pm
- English
Language options: English
Price details
$16.99 x 1 Traveler$16.99
Total
includes taxes & fees
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Activity itinerary
White Mountains Visitor Center
- 10m
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: The tour is over 35+ miles long, with more than 40+ audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete.
New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Otter Rocks Day Use Area
- 10m
Our drive takes us next to some broad, flat rocks that aren't just great picnic spots--they're also a favorite hangout of otters! Otters love to lounge on these rocks after the sun has baked them, so keep your eye out and you just might spot one.
Hancock Overlook
- 10m
An optional detour will take us to Hancock Overlook, our first really excellent glimpse of the majestic mountains.
Mount Osceola
- 10m
We'll continue driving until we spot Mount Osceola. This isn't just a picturesque mountain, but has plenty of history behind the name. We'll hear all about Osceola, the famous tribal leader and hero, who fought off colonial encroachment and resisted the government’s attempts to strip away his tribal lands.
Pemigewasset Overlook
- 10m
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.
CL Graham Wangan Overlook
- 10m
The next detour on our route brings us to the CL Graham Wangan Overlook, known to the local tribes as "The Wangan Ground" or "meeting place." At this beautiful overlook, we'll hear about the Native tribes of this area lived. We'll also get a close look at the famous Chief Passaconaway, who aimed to unite all 18 of New Hampshire's disparate tribes! Then, we'll hear the tale of Chief Kancamagus, Passaconaway's successor who found himself locked in a desperate struggle against the European colonists.
Sabbaday Falls
- 10m
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.
Russell-Colbath House
- 10m
As we resume our trip up the highway, we'll encounter to Russell-Colbath House and hear the spooky story of the family who once lived there. The husband, Thomas, simply went out on an errand one night and was never seen again. Rumors abound about what happened to him, but no one knows for sure.
Mount Chocorua
- 10m
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.
Rocky Gorge Scenic Area
- 10m
We'll continue driving until we reach the Rocky Gorge Scenic Area, which features a beautiful, 15-foot waterfall tumbling into a gorge. While we're here, we'll hear the shocking, impossible true story about a young woman who vanished in the rapids, her friends' efforts to rescue her, and the totally unexpected outcome of all of it!
Albany Covered Bridge
- 10m
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.
Saco Ranger Station
- 10m
We'll finally arrive in the Saco Ranger Station, which oversees an abundance of recreational activities to take your trip to the next level! The area features fantastic hiking, camping, biking, fishing, skiing, and much more. This is where our tour officially concludes, leaving you free to embark on whatever adventure awaits you next!
Location
Activity location
- White Mountains Visitor Center
- 200 Kancamagus Highway
- 03262, Woodstock, New Hampshire, United States
Meeting/Redemption Point
- White Mountains Visitor Center
- 200 New Hampshire 112
- 03262, Woodstock, New Hampshire, United States
- Saco Ranger Station
- 33 Kancamagus Highway
- 03818, Conway, New Hampshire, United States
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