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Kancamagus Scenic Byway Guide app for iPhone and iPad


4.4 ( 6544 ratings )
Travel Entertainment
Developer: Historic Day Trips
Free
Current version: 1.2, last update: 1 year ago
First release : 28 Jul 2020
App size: 52.11 Mb

Welcome to the GPS-enabled driving tour of the Kancamagus Highway and the White Mountains of New Hampshire by Action Tour Guide!

Are you ready to turn your phone into a personal tour guide? This app offers a fully-guided experience - just like a local giving you a personalized, turn-by-turn tour.

Kancamagus Highway:
Experience the majestic White Mountains from one of the most gorgeous stretches of highway in the country! The Kancamagus Highway winds through the most scenic section of the mountains and features plenty of hikes and vistas to satisfy any nature lover. And if you’re visiting in the fall, get ready for some seriously stunning foliage!

As you cruise through picturesque mountain passes, this tour will point you to the best overlooks to snap that perfect photo and all the most famous hiking trails where you can tap into your wild side. Visit the glittering Sabbaday Falls, spot some moose by Otter Lake, and trek to a mysterious, historic cabin hidden in the wilderness.

Plus, get insight into the Pennacook tribes, and the warrior hero chief who brought them all together under one banner. Hear ancient tribal legends about these mountains, including the tales of a great celestial bear hunt!


This comprehensive tour includes the following:

■ Lincoln & Old Man of the Mountain
■ Red, Yellow, Orange - Oh My!
■ A Celestial Bear Hunt
■ Moose-Spotting & Bird-Watching
■ Otter Rocks Day Use Area
■ White Mountains
■ Mount Osceola
■ Mount Hancock & Mount Washington
■ Two More Overlooks
■ Pemigewasset Overlook
■ CL Graham Wangan Overlook
■ Pennacook Confederacy
■ Chief Kancamagus
■ Sabbaday Falls
■ Lighting the Lantern
■ Chief Chocorua
■ Rocky Gorge Scenic Area
■ Albany Covered Bridge
■ Wigwams
■ Saco River Curse
■ Beavers vs Astors
■ Last of the Pennacook?
■ The Ladys Bathtub Swimming Area
■ Loon Mountain / Resort
■ Greeley Ponds Trail
■ Lower Falls
■ Mount Washington Observatory Weather
■ Discovery Center
■ Bretton Woods

NEW TOURS ADDED!

■ Acadia National Park, Maine:
Explore Acadia’s beautiful foliage, Bar Harbor’s rich history, and drive to the summit of Cadillac Mountain!

■ Boston’s Freedom Trail:
Walk in the footsteps of Revolutionary War heroes, relive the battles for American Independence and learn about the historic events that transpired in Boston!

■ Scenic Cape Ann, MA:
Explore Rockport and Gloucester’s Cape Ann Ocean Drive. This scenic driving tour uncovers beautiful rocky beaches, quaint colonial architecture, and the historic & tragic tale of the Perfect Storm.

APP FEATURES:

■ Award-winning platform
The app, which has been featured on Thrillist, received the famed “Laurel Award” from the Newport Mansions, who use Action Tour Guide for over a million tours per year.

■ Plays automatically
The app knows where you are and which direction you are heading, and plays audio automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips and advice. Simply follow the GPS map & the routing line.

■ Fascinating stories
Be immersed in an engaging, accurate, and entertaining story about each point of interest. The stories are professionally narrated and prepared by local guides.

■ Works offline
No data, cellular or wireless connection needed while taking the tour. Download over Wi-Fi/Data before your tour.

■ Freedom of travel
No scheduled tour timings, no crowded groups, and no rush to move along past stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, linger, and take as many photos as you’d like.


FREE DEMO:

Check out the free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get access to all the stories.


QUICK TIPS:

■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi.
■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged, or take an external battery pack. Continued use of GPS can dramatically decrease battery life. This app uses your GPS to track your route in real time.