Discover Great Falls: Riveting Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Audio tour
Audio tour in English
Route length: 3.8km
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Duration 1h 30m
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After purchase, you will receive the link to download the app to take this tour
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With the in-app audio guide, you decide when to start, pause, and finish your tour
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$10.72
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  • We will send the tour within 48 hours or refund your money
  • Immerse in nature with the Self-Guided Audio Tour
  • Discover George Washington's canal innovations
  • See ruins of the historic Matildaville
  • Admire the Potomac's powerful Great Falls
  • Follow the steps of Presidents at scenic spots
Immerse yourself in the natural splendor and historical intrigue of Great Falls Park with a self-guided audio adventure along the Potomac River. With personal guidance from local expert, Doug Zimmer, enthusiasts of nature, history, and adventure will find this tour especially captivating. The journey kicks off at the Visitor’s Center, marking the beginning of a circular route that promises breathtaking sights and hidden wonders of the park's trails and historical sites. As you wind through this scenic landscape, you’ll traverse various overlooks, footbridges, and the historical Patowmack Canal, concluding your exploration back where you started. Stories of human endeavor and geological marvels breathe life into the paths trodden, from early Native American history to the daredevil kayakers of today. Be ready to see thundering waterfalls, ancient rock formations, and learn about the area's role in shaping the early United States. Along with the diverse terrain, you'll encounter Great Falls from different angles, the thrill of rock climbers and the kayaker's cove, the wisdom of trees shaped by harsh weathers, and abandoned quarry mysteries of Matildaville. The audio tour culminates with unforgettable moments such as gazing out from steep cliffs with historical lessons and a look at the engineering feat that was the Patowmack Canal. Join this enlightening tour and carry home the echoes of roaring waters and whispers of the past etched into the stones of Great Falls Park.

What's included

  • Downloadable self-guided audio tour via the WeGoTrip app
  • Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
  • Earphones are not included — please bring your own
  • Tickets to the attractions along the way are not included

Places you will visit

The route of the tour goes within circle
Visitor's Center
End Tour

Attractions on the route

Download the app and the digital audio tour on your smartphone before the visit. You will find recommendations on how to get to the staring point in the first step of the tour. If you have any questions or need any assistance, please email us at support@wegotrip.com.
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