Lexington & Concord Tour Guide

Welcome to the narrated walking tour of the battle of Lexington and Concord, Massachusetts by Action Tour Guide! Are you ready to turn your phone into a personal tour guide? This app offers a fully-guided experience of historic Lexington and Concord - just like a local giving you a personalized, turn-by-turn tour. Lexington & Concord: Discover the thrilling events behind the “shot heard ‘round the world” with this self-guided driving tour through Lexington and Concord. Follow the path of the very first battle of the American Revolutionary War, from a shootout in the town square to a life-or-death struggle on a narrow bridge. Step back in time and witness the courage and ferocity of the minutemen who took on the greatest military power in the world. Watch the battle come to life around you as you get to know the British and American commanders and hear a vivid blow-by-blow of the fighting as it unfolded over 200 years ago. Plus, visit historic sites like the spot where Paul Revere was captured at gunpoint by a British Patrol, and the bridge which turned the tide of the battle… and maybe even the entire Revolutionary War. See all these historic sites and hear about all of this along the way: ■ North Bridge Visitor Center ■ Setting the Scene ■ Smoke Over Lexington ■ The North Bridge ■ The Minuteman Statue ■ The Obelisk ■ The Old Manse ■ The Robbins House ■ Buttrick Homes ■ Central Concord ■ Meriam’s Corner ■ The Nathan Meriam House ■ The Bloody Angle ■ Paul Revere Capture Site ■ Paul Revere’s Ride ■ Who Were the Minutemen? ■ Reinforcements Arrive ■ Lexington Common National Historic Site ■ Louisa May Alcott's Orchard House ■ Old Hill Burying Ground ■ Josiah Nelson House Site & Battle Road Trail ■ Concord Museum APP FEATURES: ■ Award-winning platform The app, which has been featured on Thrillist, received the famed “Laurel Award” from the Newport Mansions, who use Action Tour Guide for over a million tours per year. ■ Plays automatically The app knows where you are and which direction you are heading, and plays audio automatically about the things you are seeing, plus stories and tips and advice. Simply follow the GPS map & the routing line. ■ Fascinating stories Be immersed in an engaging, accurate, and entertaining story about each point of interest. The stories are professionally narrated and prepared by local guides. Most stops also have additional stories that you can optionally choose to hear. ■ Works offline No data, cellular or even wireless network connection needed while taking the tour. Download over Wi-Fi/Data Network before your tour. ■ Freedom of travel Explore on your own time, at your own pace, and with the flexibility to linger at stops that interest you. You have total freedom to skip ahead, stop and restart, and take as many photos as you’d like. FREE DEMO vs FULL ACCESS: Check out the totally free demo to get an idea of what this tour is all about. If you like it, purchase the tour to get full access to all of the stories. QUICK TIPS: ■ Download ahead of time, over data or WiFi. ■ Be sure the phone battery is fully charged, or take an external battery pack. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. This app uses your location service and GPS tracking feature to allow real-time tracking of your route. NEW TOURS ADDED! ■ Boston Ghost: Welcome to Boston, home of the American Revolution, site of the Tea Party, and a hotspot for…. ghosts? That’s right — this historic city is full of dark graveyards, spooky sightings, and haunted houses. ■ Harvard Square Take a walk through the beautiful campus of one of the most prestigious (and historic) universities in the world. ■ Harborwalk (Boston Tea Party) Soak in the sun and ocean air as you learn about the revolutionary history of Boston. ■ Scenic Cape Ann Cruise along the untouched coastline and see the very best views and villages that the Massachusetts shoreline has to offer.