Million Dollar Highway Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Guide With Action
4.4
FJG24
18 days ago
We absolutely loved the Million Dollar Highway self-guided tour! The narration was clear, engaging and full of fascinating stories about the history, scenery and towns along the route. The timing of the commentary was perfect, it always matched where we were on the road. And the tips about places to stop, photo spots and overlooks were spot on, too. We have driven this road many times in the past but this gave us a new perspective. This tour turned what was already one of the most beautiful dives in the country into truly memorable experience. We highly recommend!
Recommended: Purchase one tour per vehicle. Everyone can listen at the same time! Strikeout for the wild west with this self-guided driving tour of Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway. This remote, jaw-dropping stretch of roadway was once the site of booming mining towns and railroad tycoons. Today, it’s a totally unique blend of jaw-dropping natural beauty and rugged western charm. But you’ll do more than just see the sights with this tour—you’ll also learn the wild history of this area, from boom to bust. 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
- Start near the Ouray Visitor’s Center on US-550, with the Visitor’s Center and Hot Springs Park on your right. Head south toward Durango to begin your drive. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with nearby businesses. Audio plays automatically—check your email/text for details
- Start on US-550 (Main Ave) in Durango, just before 17th St & Park Ave, with a gas station on your right. Head north toward Ouray to begin your drive. This is the suggested start. We’re not affiliated with nearby businesses. Audio plays automatically—check your email/text for setup details.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Animas River TrailDurango, ColoradoAs you drive through Durango, you'll get acquainted with this fascinating town and the man who put it on the map: Otto Mears. Hear how Mears turned this from a ramshackle railroad camp into the bustling destination it is today.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Pinkerton Hot Springs35554 Highway 550, Latitude 37.4472225, Longitude -107.8053434, Durango, ColoradoYour northbound tour along the Million Dollar Highway begins in Durango. From here, you'll head north and discover why millions of people come from all over to visit this jaw-dropping stretch of highway. Note: The tour is over 72 miles long, with more than 51 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: SilvertonSilverton, ColoradoAlong the way you'll pass the Animas River, a 126-mile tributary of the San Juan River. This gorgeous river may have a benign name now, but the first European explorer to find it gave it a much more chilling title.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Million Dollar HighwayHwy 550, Between Ouray and Silverton, Silverton, ColoradoNext up is Pinkerton Hot Springs, named after dairy agriculturist James Pinkerton, who built a resort and hotel by the springs which also functioned as an illegal speakeasy during prohibition! The resort is long gone, but the natural beauty of the hot springs remains.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Box Canyon Waterfall & Park30 Box Canyon Rd., Ouray, ColoradoBaker's Bridge might be an unassuming landmark, but it holds major significance for classic movie buffs. This is the spot where Paul Newman and Robert Redford made their famous leap into the Animas River in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Haviland LakeForest Road 671, Durango, ColoradoHaviland Lake State Park is a fantastic place to break up a long drive with a picnic or an icy swim. This picture-perfect lake is shaded by towering pines and offers great views of the Hermosa Cliffs beyond. It's also a no-wake lake undisturbed by larger motorboats.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Ouray Ice Park280 7th Ave, , Ouray, ColoradoMolas Pass rises an incredible 10,910 feet above sea level, making it one of the highway's two highest mountain passes. Despite this elevation, it's also a famous landmark along an annual bicycle racing route! Skilled cyclists huff their way to the top, then ride gravity the rest of the way down.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: DurangoDurango, ColoradoPristine, peaceful, and very chilly, Molas Lake is one of the best places to view the San Juan Mountains and the Weminuche Wilderness. Formed by glaciers thousands of years ago, it's now an absolutely perfect picnic spot for the weary traveler.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: OurayOuray, ColoradoSilverton might get its name from the precious metal once mined in its vicinity, but the history of this land dates back way before the arrival of miners and their mules. As you pass through, you'll get a glimpse into the history of the Ute tribe who once called this their home, and what happened to them when the mining rush began.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: IrontonIronton, CO 81432Along your way, you'll pass the remains of Ironton. Once a booming mining town, built largely around the harvest of iron ore, Ironton is now one of many ghost towns which were left behind after mining operations in these mountains went bust. The last Ironton resident died in 1960.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Baker's Bridge Veterinary Clinic8350 County Road 203, Durango, CO 81301Bear Creek Falls is a dramatic, 200 foot cascading waterfall that is an absolute must-see along your route. If you're visiting in the fall, the autumn foliage makes this already impressive attraction even better.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Ouray Historical District280 7th Avenue, Ouray, CO 81427In the final stretch of your tour, you'll enter the storied town of Ouray. Nicknamed "the Switzerland of America," this picturesque mountain town isn't just a pretty face. It's also packed with things to do! From ice parks to waterfalls, it's a place ripe for discovery.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Ouray Visitor's Center1230 Main Street, Ridgway, CO 81432From December to March, the Ouray Ice Park offers wintery experiences for intrepid adventurers. The park's main attraction is an enormous ice wall created specifically for climbing.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional 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.
- 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.
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- 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!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Recommended: Purchase one tour per vehicle. Everyone can listen at the same time! Strikeout for the wild west with this self-guided driving tour of Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway. This remote, jaw-dropping stretch of roadway was once the site of booming mining towns and railroad tycoons. Today, it’s a totally unique blend of jaw-dropping natural beauty and rugged western charm. But you’ll do more than just see the sights with this tour—you’ll also learn the wild history of this area, from boom to bust. 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
- Start near the Ouray Visitor’s Center on US-550, with the Visitor’s Center and Hot Springs Park on your right. Head south toward Durango to begin your drive. This is the suggested starting point. We’re not affiliated with nearby businesses. Audio plays automatically—check your email/text for details
- Start on US-550 (Main Ave) in Durango, just before 17th St & Park Ave, with a gas station on your right. Head north toward Ouray to begin your drive. This is the suggested start. We’re not affiliated with nearby businesses. Audio plays automatically—check your email/text for setup details.
- Audio guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Animas River TrailDurango, ColoradoAs you drive through Durango, you'll get acquainted with this fascinating town and the man who put it on the map: Otto Mears. Hear how Mears turned this from a ramshackle railroad camp into the bustling destination it is today.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Pinkerton Hot Springs35554 Highway 550, Latitude 37.4472225, Longitude -107.8053434, Durango, ColoradoYour northbound tour along the Million Dollar Highway begins in Durango. From here, you'll head north and discover why millions of people come from all over to visit this jaw-dropping stretch of highway. Note: The tour is over 72 miles long, with more than 51 audio stories, and takes about 2-3 hours to complete. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: SilvertonSilverton, ColoradoAlong the way you'll pass the Animas River, a 126-mile tributary of the San Juan River. This gorgeous river may have a benign name now, but the first European explorer to find it gave it a much more chilling title.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Million Dollar HighwayHwy 550, Between Ouray and Silverton, Silverton, ColoradoNext up is Pinkerton Hot Springs, named after dairy agriculturist James Pinkerton, who built a resort and hotel by the springs which also functioned as an illegal speakeasy during prohibition! The resort is long gone, but the natural beauty of the hot springs remains.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Box Canyon Waterfall & Park30 Box Canyon Rd., Ouray, ColoradoBaker's Bridge might be an unassuming landmark, but it holds major significance for classic movie buffs. This is the spot where Paul Newman and Robert Redford made their famous leap into the Animas River in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid!Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Haviland LakeForest Road 671, Durango, ColoradoHaviland Lake State Park is a fantastic place to break up a long drive with a picnic or an icy swim. This picture-perfect lake is shaded by towering pines and offers great views of the Hermosa Cliffs beyond. It's also a no-wake lake undisturbed by larger motorboats.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Ouray Ice Park280 7th Ave, , Ouray, ColoradoMolas Pass rises an incredible 10,910 feet above sea level, making it one of the highway's two highest mountain passes. Despite this elevation, it's also a famous landmark along an annual bicycle racing route! Skilled cyclists huff their way to the top, then ride gravity the rest of the way down.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: DurangoDurango, ColoradoPristine, peaceful, and very chilly, Molas Lake is one of the best places to view the San Juan Mountains and the Weminuche Wilderness. Formed by glaciers thousands of years ago, it's now an absolutely perfect picnic spot for the weary traveler.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: OurayOuray, ColoradoSilverton might get its name from the precious metal once mined in its vicinity, but the history of this land dates back way before the arrival of miners and their mules. As you pass through, you'll get a glimpse into the history of the Ute tribe who once called this their home, and what happened to them when the mining rush began.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: IrontonIronton, CO 81432Along your way, you'll pass the remains of Ironton. Once a booming mining town, built largely around the harvest of iron ore, Ironton is now one of many ghost towns which were left behind after mining operations in these mountains went bust. The last Ironton resident died in 1960.Duration: 10 minutesStop At: Baker's Bridge Veterinary Clinic8350 County Road 203, Durango, CO 81301Bear Creek Falls is a dramatic, 200 foot cascading waterfall that is an absolute must-see along your route. If you're visiting in the fall, the autumn foliage makes this already impressive attraction even better.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Ouray Historical District280 7th Avenue, Ouray, CO 81427In the final stretch of your tour, you'll enter the storied town of Ouray. Nicknamed "the Switzerland of America," this picturesque mountain town isn't just a pretty face. It's also packed with things to do! From ice parks to waterfalls, it's a place ripe for discovery.Duration: 5 minutesStop At: Ouray Visitor's Center1230 Main Street, Ridgway, CO 81432From December to March, the Ouray Ice Park offers wintery experiences for intrepid adventurers. The park's main attraction is an enormous ice wall created specifically for climbing.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional 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.
- 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.
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- 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!
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
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FJG24
We absolutely loved the Million Dollar Highway self-guided tour! The narration was clear, engaging and full of fascinating stories about the history, scenery and towns along the route. The timing of the commentary was perfect, it always matched where we were on the road. And the tips about places to stop, photo spots and overlooks were spot on, too. We have driven this road many times in the past but this gave us a new perspective. This tour turned what was already one of the most beautiful dives in the country into truly memorable experience. We highly recommend!
cathyf792
The auto tour gave lots of great information. Pointed out places of interest and how the area was settled and by whom. Nice narration.
Susan_G
Informative tour of the million dollar highway! App worked well and we learned about the area. I recommend it!
Rachel_E
First time trying this out! It was a really great way to learn about the area while we drove through. Glad we did it!
Heather_B
Was pleasantly surprised. We decided to drive the Million dollar Highway in fall. I purchased the audio tour on a whim. It was very informative. Was nice to hear the stories and history along the way based the drive. I was skeptical on how it would work with gps tracking and loosing reception. Even when loosing reception it triggered to speak. I loved the opportunity to take small detours along the route to visit more off the beaten path locations. I wish it had included a few more of those but road signs showed me those.