9 to 13 hours (Approx.)

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Overview

With this top-tier self-guided tour bundle, explore America's beautiful East Coast. Explore Bar Harbor, Acadia National Park, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Kancamagus Scenic Byway. Walk the Boston Freedom Trail, Cambridge, Plymouth, and Harvard Yard. Explore the Salem Witch Trials, Lexington & Concord, Cape Cod, Cape Ann, Martha's Vineyard, and Newport's Gilded Age grandeur. Cades Cove, Great Smoky National Park, and Washington D.C.

Recommended: Purchase one tour per car. Everyone can listen at the same time!

After booking, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, entering your unique password, and accessing your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

New, extra validity — now, it’s yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips!

This is not an entrance ticket to attractions along the route. Check opening hours before your visit.

Description

Stop At: Hulls Cove Visitor Center, 25 Visitor Center Rd, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609

We enter Maine's famous Acadia National Park at the Hull's Cove Visitor Center. As we begin to explore this beautiful natural preserve, we'll learn about the rich forests and why the foliage here is so vibrant in the fall. Admission Ticket is not included.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Bar Harbor Cellars Winery, 854 Maine 3, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609

After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina

As we drive along the parkway, you'll notice spots on the road where you can pull your vehicle to the side. These overlooks are designed to spotlight the mountains' most scenic vistas. There are over 200 of them along the whole Blue Ridge Parkway! Each one features a large wooden sign that lists the name of the mountain or ridge you're looking at, and your current elevation. It's nice to give a little personal touch to the otherwise anonymous and similar-looking mountains that you drive through.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Freedom Trail, 139 Tremont St, Boston, Massachusetts 02111

Explore early Boston and U.S. history on the 2.5-mile Freedom Trail with a self-guided walking audio tour. Pass 16 historic sites, from downtown Boston through the North End to the Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown. Highlights include Faneuil Hall, the Paul Revere House, and the USS Constitution.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: South Station, S Station, Boston, MA, USA

Our historic tour begins at one of Boston's most underappreciated marvels of architecture: South Station. We'll take a moment to analyze the enormous eagle and clock dominating the facade

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cades Cove Visitor Center, 1 Cades Cove Loop Road, Tennessee 37882

Your tour of Cades Cove begins near the Sugarlands Visitor Center. From here, you'll drive down a scenic route to reach the main attraction: Cades Cove Loop.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: 240 Huntington Ave, 240 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA 02115, USA

We’ll be driving over to Cambridge. As part of our Tour, we be stopping in Harvard Square.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gloucester Visitor Center at Stage Fort Park, 24 Hough Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA

Our Cape Ann excursion begins at the Gloucester Visitor Information Center. We'll get our view breathtaking views of the waterfront from this point.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Cape Cod Canal Visitor Center, 60 Ed Moffitt Drive, Sandwich, Massachusetts 02563

We begin our journey into America's distant past at the Cape Cod Visitor Center. Prepare to dive into the Pilgrims, the nation's origins and the long history of the Cape. As we begin our drive through picturesque Massachusetts towns, we'll learn about the Nauset tribe, their legends and traditions, and why they were wary when strange ships appeared on the eastern horizon.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Grand Army Plaza, 5 Avenue, 59 Street 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York

Your tour of Central Park begins in the Grand Army Plaza on the corner of 5th and 59th. From here, you'll walk all the way to the reservoir and back, stopping at all the park's top spots along the way.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee

Great Smoky Mountains National Park straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. The sprawling landscape encompasses lush forests and an abundance of wildflowers that bloom year-round. Streams, rivers, and waterfalls appear along hiking routes that include a segment of the Appalachian Trail. An observation tower tops Clingmans Dome, the highest peak, offering scenic views of the mist-covered mountains.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Harvard University, 1350 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138

Harvard Yard, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is the oldest part of the Harvard University campus, its historic center, and modern crossroads.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: White Mountains Visitor Center, 200 Kancamagus Highway, Woodstock, New Hampshire 03262

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.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Fishing Bridge Visitor Center and Trailside Museum, Wyoming 82190

Your tour of Lexington and Concord begins at the North Bridge Visitor Center. From here, you'll follow the course of this historic battle, stopping at key points and hearing in detail how it all played out. It's history brought to life!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Martha's Vineyard Camp meeting Association (MVCMA), 80 Trinity Park, Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts 02557

Your tour of Martha’s Vineyard begins the quaint town of Vineyard Haven on the island's north coast. Famous for its gorgeous coastline and historic towns, there’s so much to see on this beautiful island! Your tour will take you along the Vineyard's eastern coast, where all the island's top attractions can be found.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Newport Visitors Information Center, 21 Long Wharf Mall, Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Our journey begins in downtown Newport, just by the Newport Visitor Center. As we set off into the heart of Newport, we'll dive into the past to learn about Newport's hey-day: the Gilded Age. This era of nouveau-riche American elites like the Vanderbilts and Astors has been marked by gorgeous mansions. We'll explore the architecture and architects behind these designs as drive.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Easton's Beach, 175 Memorial Blvd, Newport, Rhode Island 02840

Embark on this scenic walk at the Cliff Walk entrance by Easton's Beach. We'll learn a little about Easton's Beach as we set off on this journey, followed immediately by a short look at the Chanler. As we continue along, we'll dive into Newport's history, the effect of the Gilded Age, and the Cliff Walk's creation. We'll also learn a little about the "old-money" families, like the Vanderbilts and Astors, whose grand summer cottages line the Cliff Walk.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Old Burying Point Cemetery, Charter Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970

Up next is the graveyard where most of the witch trial victims are buried. Ironically, this is also the final resting place of the chief investigator during those trials, who directly caused many deaths

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

Your southbound tour of Shenandoah's Skyline Drive begins at the park's north entrance, just outside Fort Royal. From here, you'll cruise along this scenic roadway, stop at jaw-dropping vistas, and get acquainted with the area's complicated history.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Woodward Building, 733 15th St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA

Introducing Woodward Building Apartments, a community unlike any other in the area!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Commercial Street, Portland, Maine

Portland’s Harbor (the body of water that you just sailed in on) is a “deep water” port, it generally does not freeze over during the winters. the Gulf of Maine has very strong tides, and those tides mix the water column and bring deeper, warmer water to the surface all along the coast.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, 1000 Colonial Nat'l Historical Pkwy, Yorktown, VA 23690, USA

Our tour begins outside the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center at 1000 Colonial National Historical Pkwy, Yorktown. If you’re not there already, you should head there now.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Basilica of Saint Lawrence, 97 Haywood St, Asheville, North Carolina 28801

Pause here. To our left is the impressive Basilica of St. Lawrence. This basilica owes its existence to Spanish architect Rafael Guastavino. In the early 1890s, Guastavino was commissioned to work on a vaulted ceiling for the Biltmore house in Asheville. But while here, he decided he loved the place too much to leave! He bought property and set down roots.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Quartier Petit Champlain, 61 rue du Petit-Champlain, Quebec City G1K4H5

This quarter is lined with historic buildings dating all the way back to the 17th century. That makes it the oldest shopping district in all of North America!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Whalebone Junction Information Center - Outer Banks Visitors Bureau, Cape Hatteras National Park Rd, Nags Head, NC 27959, USA

Welcome to The Outer Banks and Cape Hatteras National Seashore! This stretch of picturesque coastline is packed with stories of lost colonists, shifting sands, and of course… pirate ghosts! So let’s get started!

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St, Charleston, South Carolina 29401

The church was established in 1681, making it one of the oldest continuously worshiping congregations in the South. Originally known as the White Meeting House, it was built as a meeting place for Dissenters who did not conform to the Church of England. The current circular building was constructed in 1891 after the original building was destroyed by fire.

Duration: 30 minutes

Schedule

Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
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Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
Duration: 9 to 13 hours (Approx.)
Departure Time:
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East Coast USA: Self-Guided Driving & Walking Tour Bundle
7/24/2020 - 4/22/2025
Monday - Sunday : 06:00 AM - 11:30 PM
Return Details:
Cadillac Summit Road, Cadillac Summit Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA Eagle Lake Overlook, Park Loop Rd, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA 2 Cottage St, 2 Cottage St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA Otter Point Overlook, Ocean Path, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA 1 West St, 1 West St, Bar Harbor, ME 04609, USA Hancock County, Hancock County, ME, USA Oconaluftee Visitor Center, 1194 Newfound Gap Rd, Cherokee, NC 28719, USA Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center, 195 Hemphill Knob Rd, Asheville, NC 28803, USA 3627 Franklin Rd SW, 3627 Franklin Rd SW, Roanoke, VA 24014, USA 195 Hemphill Knob Rd, 195 Hemphill Knob Rd, Asheville, NC 28803, USA Monument Square, Monument Sq, Boston, MA 02129, USA Boston Common, 139 Tremont St, Boston, MA 02111, USA New England Aquarium, 1 Central Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA 66 Long Wharf, 66 Long Wharf, Boston, MA 02110, USA South Station (Train Terminal), 700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02205, USA Cades Cove Scenic Loop, Cades Cove Loop Rd, Townsend, TN 37882, USA Boylston Hall, Boylston Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA 371 Massachusetts Ave, 371 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02139, USA Pilgrims' First Landing Park, Provincetown, MA 02657, USA Scargo Tower, Scargo Hill Rd, South Dennis, MA 02660, USA Columbus Circle, 848 Columbus Cir, New York, NY 10019, USA 33 Kancamagus Hwy, 33 Kancamagus Hwy, Conway, NH 03818, USA White Mountains Visitor Center, 200 NH-112, North Woodstock, NH 03262, USA Lexington, Lexington, MA, USA South Beach, South Beach, Staten Island, NY, USA Newport, Newport, ME, USA 137 Warren Ave, 137 Warren Ave, Plymouth, MA 02360, USA The House of the Seven Gables, 115 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA 130 Afton Cir, 130 Afton Cir, Afton, VA 22920, USA Front Royal Entrance Station, Front Royal Entrance Station, 17157 Skyline Dr, Front Royal, VA 22630, USA Supreme Court of the United States, 1 First St NE, Washington, DC 20543, USA Yorktown Victory Monument, 803 Main St, Yorktown, VA 23690, USA 1 Page Ave, 1 Page Ave, Asheville, NC 28801, USA Rue Joly de Lotbinière, Rue Joly de Lotbinière, Québec, QC, Canada Charleston City Market, 188 Meeting St, Charleston, SC 29401, USA

What's Included

What To Bring

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 an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
Amazing savings: Walking Tours: While each person typically needs their tour, couples or small groups can share one using split headphones.
Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It's perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
Comprehensive Tour Experience: • The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities
Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app's features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.