Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Guide With Action
4.9
Curious63576430511
25 days ago
Easy to use and gave us a flexible schedule to work with. Great for adults and kids! Plenty of opportunities to stop and explore. Perfect for any season! I would recommend this to anyone.
Discover a world of untouched natural splendor right next to two metropolitan hubs with this self-guided driving tour through Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio. This lush valley sweeps between Cleveland and Akron, following the sparkling Cuyahoga River. As you journey through the valley, you’ll witness the majesty of Brandywine Falls, unearth the history of the Cuyahoga Valley Railroad, and take in panoramic views from plenty of valley vistas. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Departure Point
- You can also begin the tour from 3001 Riverview Rd, Akron, OH 44313, USA. The tour works in both directions, so you can begin in Canal Rd, Valley View and end in Riverview Rd, Akron, or vice versa.
- Begin from 8325 Canal Rd, Valley View, OH 44125, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Great Falls of Tinkers CreekWillis St, Bedford, OhioWe’re approaching the Tinkers Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook. Here, we’ll get a great look at the beautiful Tinkers Creek and the gorge it runs through. After the glaciers melted and rivers began carving into the landscape, water slowly eroded layer after layer of soft shale… Eventually leaving behind sharp, steep cliffs. Note: The tour is over 37+ miles long, with more than 67+ audio stories, and takes about 3-4 hours per tour to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Boston Store Visitor Center1550 Boston Mills Rd W, Peninsula, OhioThese falls are known for their fine, gentle cascades… which resemble a bride’s lacy veil. Here, an offshoot of Tinkers Creek tumbles 30 feet down a shale gorge. This waterfall is so lovely you’ll want to put a ring on it! We can reach the falls by walking a short 500 feet from the parking area coming up soon.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Brandywine Falls8176 Brandywine Rd, Sagamore Hills, OhioHead towards the walking path near a set of stairs and benches. Follow this path a quarter mile to the falls. What makes the Great Falls of Tinkers Creek so great? Back in the 1800s, these falls were very important to the nearby town of Bedford. Workers harnessed the waterfall’s energy to power all kinds of industry, including a sawmill and an electric power plant. Sounds pretty great to me!Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Station Road BridgeStation Road, Brecksville, OhioSo if the French House was the hottest spot in Boston during the 1700s, where should you visit today? Let me recommend the Boston Mill Visitor Center. This center has so much to offer that it’s often called the ‘front door’ of Cuyahoga Valley National Park! Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Jaite Mill Historic DistrictRiverview Road, Brecksville, OH 44141These 60-foot falls are the geologic highlight of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Just by looking at these falls, you can take a trip back in time… way back in time! About 400 million years ago, an enormous ocean covered this section of North America. Over time, layers and layers of mud collected on the seafloor, eventually forming slabs of soft shale. Today, these dark sections of rock make up the bottom of Brandywine Falls.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park5779 Riverview Rd, Peninsula, OhioIn just a moment, we’ll pass the Brecksville Nature Center. This is a museum, park, and school all mixed into one. Here, you can learn more about Ohio’s natural history, enjoy a hike along a wooded trail, and even admire the Center’s live animal exhibits. The Prairie Loop Trail which begins here is short and easy, at under a mile. It offers some relaxing prairie scenery along the way.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Hale Farm & Village2686 Oak Hill Rd, Bath, OhioWelcome to Station Road Bridge! Starting in the 1880s, railroad passengers disembarked here to visit Brecksville Station. Under clouds of steam and smoke, workers loaded crates of milk, cheese, and lumber onto the train, as passengers stood to the side and admired the newly-built Station Road Bridge.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Cuyahoga Valley National ParkBrecksville, OhioIn about a mile, we’ll see a large group of bright yellow houses standing at a crossroads. These were the homes of workers at the nearby Jaite Paper Mill, one of the most successful businesses in the Cuyahoga Valley. The founder, Charles Jaite, originally worked at a large paper manufacturer in Cleveland. But in 1905, Jaite grew sick of city life. He decided to create his own paper mill all the way out in this lush, quiet valley.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Chippewa Creek Gorge Overlook8263 Chippewa Rd, Brecksville, OhioAbout half a mile ahead lies Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park. In addition to quarry remains, you’ll also see a huge stand of buckeyes at the park. This is Ohio’s official state tree! This lovely park just might have a strange connection to your breakfast today. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Everett Covered Bridge2370 Everett Rd, Peninsula, OhioThis bright red bridge crosses Furnace Run just before it meets up with the Cuyahoga River. During the valley’s canal era, the Everett Covered Bridge allowed farmers and workers to easily reach the Ohio and Erie Canal. Locals decided to build the bridge over Furnace Run after a tragic accident one winter night…Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Brecksville Nature Center9000 Chippewa Road, Brecksville, OH 44141Hale Farm dates back to the early 1800s. That’s when farmer John Hale put down roots here—no pun intended, of course. Over the next century, Hale’s family looked after this farm, growing grains and vegetables and harvesting maple syrup each winter.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Bridal Veil FallsWalton Hills, OH 44146Choo choo! Anyone hear that? Sounds to me like the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad might be passing through! In just a few minutes we’ll pass near Peninsula Depot. From here, you can catch the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for a totally locomotive view of the park. To check out Peninsula Depot, turn right onto Streetsboro Road at the next intersection. To continue the tour, keep driving straight.Duration: 15 minutesAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Please note that Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers free entry, and no permit is required for general access. However, certain activities may require a permit.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
- It is not recommended for pregnant travelers.
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- No park passes, entry fees, or in-person guides. Own car required, app must be downloaded in advance
Discover a world of untouched natural splendor right next to two metropolitan hubs with this self-guided driving tour through Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Ohio. This lush valley sweeps between Cleveland and Akron, following the sparkling Cuyahoga River. As you journey through the valley, you’ll witness the majesty of Brandywine Falls, unearth the history of the Cuyahoga Valley Railroad, and take in panoramic views from plenty of valley vistas. Purchase one tour per car, not per person. Everyone listens together! After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months. This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.
Departure Point
- You can also begin the tour from 3001 Riverview Rd, Akron, OH 44313, USA. The tour works in both directions, so you can begin in Canal Rd, Valley View and end in Riverview Rd, Akron, or vice versa.
- Begin from 8325 Canal Rd, Valley View, OH 44125, USA. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Great Falls of Tinkers CreekWillis St, Bedford, OhioWe’re approaching the Tinkers Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook. Here, we’ll get a great look at the beautiful Tinkers Creek and the gorge it runs through. After the glaciers melted and rivers began carving into the landscape, water slowly eroded layer after layer of soft shale… Eventually leaving behind sharp, steep cliffs. Note: The tour is over 37+ miles long, with more than 67+ audio stories, and takes about 3-4 hours per tour to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Boston Store Visitor Center1550 Boston Mills Rd W, Peninsula, OhioThese falls are known for their fine, gentle cascades… which resemble a bride’s lacy veil. Here, an offshoot of Tinkers Creek tumbles 30 feet down a shale gorge. This waterfall is so lovely you’ll want to put a ring on it! We can reach the falls by walking a short 500 feet from the parking area coming up soon.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Brandywine Falls8176 Brandywine Rd, Sagamore Hills, OhioHead towards the walking path near a set of stairs and benches. Follow this path a quarter mile to the falls. What makes the Great Falls of Tinkers Creek so great? Back in the 1800s, these falls were very important to the nearby town of Bedford. Workers harnessed the waterfall’s energy to power all kinds of industry, including a sawmill and an electric power plant. Sounds pretty great to me!Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Station Road BridgeStation Road, Brecksville, OhioSo if the French House was the hottest spot in Boston during the 1700s, where should you visit today? Let me recommend the Boston Mill Visitor Center. This center has so much to offer that it’s often called the ‘front door’ of Cuyahoga Valley National Park! Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Jaite Mill Historic DistrictRiverview Road, Brecksville, OH 44141These 60-foot falls are the geologic highlight of Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Just by looking at these falls, you can take a trip back in time… way back in time! About 400 million years ago, an enormous ocean covered this section of North America. Over time, layers and layers of mud collected on the seafloor, eventually forming slabs of soft shale. Today, these dark sections of rock make up the bottom of Brandywine Falls.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park5779 Riverview Rd, Peninsula, OhioIn just a moment, we’ll pass the Brecksville Nature Center. This is a museum, park, and school all mixed into one. Here, you can learn more about Ohio’s natural history, enjoy a hike along a wooded trail, and even admire the Center’s live animal exhibits. The Prairie Loop Trail which begins here is short and easy, at under a mile. It offers some relaxing prairie scenery along the way.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Hale Farm & Village2686 Oak Hill Rd, Bath, OhioWelcome to Station Road Bridge! Starting in the 1880s, railroad passengers disembarked here to visit Brecksville Station. Under clouds of steam and smoke, workers loaded crates of milk, cheese, and lumber onto the train, as passengers stood to the side and admired the newly-built Station Road Bridge.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Cuyahoga Valley National ParkBrecksville, OhioIn about a mile, we’ll see a large group of bright yellow houses standing at a crossroads. These were the homes of workers at the nearby Jaite Paper Mill, one of the most successful businesses in the Cuyahoga Valley. The founder, Charles Jaite, originally worked at a large paper manufacturer in Cleveland. But in 1905, Jaite grew sick of city life. He decided to create his own paper mill all the way out in this lush, quiet valley.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Chippewa Creek Gorge Overlook8263 Chippewa Rd, Brecksville, OhioAbout half a mile ahead lies Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park. In addition to quarry remains, you’ll also see a huge stand of buckeyes at the park. This is Ohio’s official state tree! This lovely park just might have a strange connection to your breakfast today. Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Everett Covered Bridge2370 Everett Rd, Peninsula, OhioThis bright red bridge crosses Furnace Run just before it meets up with the Cuyahoga River. During the valley’s canal era, the Everett Covered Bridge allowed farmers and workers to easily reach the Ohio and Erie Canal. Locals decided to build the bridge over Furnace Run after a tragic accident one winter night…Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Brecksville Nature Center9000 Chippewa Road, Brecksville, OH 44141Hale Farm dates back to the early 1800s. That’s when farmer John Hale put down roots here—no pun intended, of course. Over the next century, Hale’s family looked after this farm, growing grains and vegetables and harvesting maple syrup each winter.Duration: 15 minutesStop At: Bridal Veil FallsWalton Hills, OH 44146Choo choo! Anyone hear that? Sounds to me like the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad might be passing through! In just a few minutes we’ll pass near Peninsula Depot. From here, you can catch the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for a totally locomotive view of the park. To check out Peninsula Depot, turn right onto Streetsboro Road at the next intersection. To continue the tour, keep driving straight.Duration: 15 minutesAdditional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Driving tours: purchase just one tour for everyone in the car
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- Please note that Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers free entry, and no permit is required for general access. However, certain activities may require a permit.
- Audio Setup: Connect your phone to your car's stereo system using Bluetooth, USB, or AUX. For the best experience, consider using headphones for walking tours. Audio playback is compatible with Apple CarPlay, with navigation features coming soon. Support for Android Auto is also on the way.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
- It is not recommended for pregnant travelers.
- Great value: purchase per car, not per person. More affordable than bus or guided tours!
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- No park passes, entry fees, or in-person guides. Own car required, app must be downloaded in advance
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Curious63576430511
Easy to use and gave us a flexible schedule to work with. Great for adults and kids! Plenty of opportunities to stop and explore. Perfect for any season! I would recommend this to anyone.
davidrB2793CB
We recently took the Cuyahoga Valley mobile app audio tour, and it completely transformed our visit. We downloaded it beforehand, so it worked offline the whole way, and driving in our own car let us explore at our own pace without worrying about a fixed schedule. The audio stories were genuinely interesting, and a couple did overlap into the next one once or twice, likely because we hit the next trigger quickly even while following the speed limit.
A4628NZhelenw
It is a great way to see the park snd learn the history! We all thoroughly enjoyed the time spent on the tour. All the stops referenced were worth seeing.
VasePlace
A nice overview of the park by auto. There is no admission cost to drive through the park. Directions were clear. Don’t miss the heron rookery.
Cheryl_K
Go at your own pace. Do set it up ahead of time. Very informative. Narrator is easy to follow. Very enjoyable