Eastbound Pennsylvania Turnpike Part 4: A Self-Guided Driving Tour
This self-guided GPS audio tour is Part 4 of a four-part eastbound Pennsylvania Turnpike series that eliminates highway boredom.
It tells incredible prehistoric tales of ancient Indians who once walked this trail. Also, compelling historic dramas unfold as Indian and European cultures collide. This part of the series begins at the Highspire travel plaza and ends at the Valley Forge travel plaza. By the time you reach Valley Forge, you will have reached a new understanding about life and death here centuries ago. That's guaranteed!
Along the way, we'll hear the scary story of a boy who overcomes his fear of the dark. We'll learn of big cats that prowled this wilderness, and wolves, too. We'll get into tribal medical practices, and how to use signs of nature to forecast weather. We'll learn a little Seneca. and I'll tell you about two remarkable men who kept this region from becoming the most dangerous place on Earth -- until they didn't.
And, there's more.
Overview
This self-guided GPS audio tour is Part 4 of a four-part eastbound Pennsylvania Turnpike series that eliminates highway boredom. It tells incredible prehistoric tales of ancient Indians who once walked this trail. Also, compelling historic dramas unfold as Indian and European cultures collide. This part of the series begins at the Highspire travel plaza and ends at the Valley Forge travel plaza. By the time you reach Valley Forge, you will have reached a new understanding about life and death here centuries ago. That's guaranteed! Along the way, we'll hear the scary story of a boy who overcomes his fear of the dark. We'll learn of big cats that prowled this wilderness, and wolves, too. We'll get into tribal medical practices, and how to use signs of nature to forecast weather. We'll learn a little Seneca. and I'll tell you about two remarkable men who kept this region from becoming the most dangerous place on Earth -- until they didn't. And, there's more.
Itinerary
The tour takes place on the Pennsylvania Turnpike and aims at making the journey a more interesting one.
The tour passes Mount Hope
Location
Highspire Travel Plaza (300 Industrial Lane, Dauphin County Middletown, Pennsylvania, 17057)
Address
Pennsylvania Turnpike, Exit 247 Eastbound, Milepost 249.7, 300 Industrial Lane, Middletown, PA 17057, USA
Inclusions
- Lifetime access to this tour in English
- VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Exclusions
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Opening Hours
- Monday
00:00 - 23:59
- Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
- Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
- Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
- Friday
00:00 - 23:59
- Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
- Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
Additional Information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- To use your tour, please read the important instructions below and disregard all other codes except for this one: TNPK2341 ___ ⤓ DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Install the VoiceMap mobile app. (Just search the Apple App Store or Google Play for VoiceMap Audio Tours.) 2. Create an account 3. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 4. Enter the code below then select Download Now ___ # YOUR CODE: TNPK2341 This code can be used by every member of your party. If you have booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. Codes are not case sensitive. ___ ⌁ PLEASE ALSO NOTE: • You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. • When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. • The download should only take a few minutes to complete. If it takes longer, please cancel the download, go to Account, select Purchased and download the tour from there. • Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. ___ ✉ SUPPORT: For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.me
Guide Languages
English
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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