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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!
- Explore Benson Park
Embark on a self-conducted tour via your smartphone, through the historical Benson Park, previously known as ‘Benson’s Wild Animal Farm’, as guided by its founder John T. Benson. Enjoy a leisurely 30-minute walk covering approximately a mile within the park, accessible between 5 AM and 8 PM. Listen to tales about a variety of outlandish animals that resided here, including Tony the Gorilla, Betsy the Elephant, lions, tigers, monkeys, bears, etc. The park drew crowds with daily circus performances and amusement rides for 60 years, but now hosts the stunning local wildlife of New Hampshire. Don’t forget to visit the Benson Park Store for a refreshing ice cream, cold beverage, snack or keepsake, open from Friday to Sunday, 12-4 PM. Amenities include public restrooms, and the park welcomes dogs on a leash.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.