• Benson Park - Enjoy a self-guided smartphone walking tour through the historic Benson Park. This one-mile journey is narrated by John T. Benson, the original proprietor of “Benson’s Wild Animal Farm,” which opened its doors in 1924.

The tour highlights include the Gorilla House, home to Tony the gorilla, the A-Frame picnic area, the Amphitheatre, Swan Lake with its fish, turtles, and birds, the Butterfly Garden, the Old Shoe on Storybook Hill, the Benson Park Store & Gift Shop, and the 9-11 Memorial. It is recommended to download the WalkNTour App on your phone before visiting the park. For Android users, visit https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours&hl=en_US&gl=US; for Apple users, visit https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600. Once you have the tour, it is yours to enjoy as many times as you wish, and you can even 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.