Cuyahoga Valley National Park Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
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About the Activity
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 to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route. 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.3 hours to 4 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Inclusions & Exclusions
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!
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Chippewa Creek Gorge Overlook
8263 Chippewa Rd, Brecksville, United States, 44141-2000We’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.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location2
These 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.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Great Falls of Tinkers Creek
Willis St, Bedford, United States, 44264Head 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!15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location4
Boston Store Visitor Center
1550 Boston Mills Rd W, Peninsula, United States, 44264-9617So 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!
15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Brandywine Falls
8176 Brandywine Rd, Sagamore Hills, United States, 44067-2877These 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.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location6
In 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.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Station Road Bridge
Station Road, Brecksville, United StatesWelcome 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.15 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location8
In 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.10 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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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.
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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.
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Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional 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.
- It is not recommended for pregnant travelers.
Language And Guide
Audio Guide Available In
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketSet your tour up NOW ahead of your trip, while in wifi/cell signal. Do not wait until your travel date, your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR. 1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW: - Email: Search for “Action Tour Guide” with a subject line "Your tour operator sent you a message.". Check All Mail and Spam. - Text: Search for “Action Tour Guide” sent from 14159804997. - Viator App Messages: Viator App > Bookings > View Voucher > Contact Tour Operator - TripAdvisor App Messages: TripAdvisor App > Account > Messages Can’t find it? Ask Action Tour Guide to resend: actiontourguide.com/redeem/ 2. Download The Tour NOW: You MUST follow the instructions and download your tour BEFORE traveling to the site over WiFi/cellular. Do NOT wait until your travel date to download the tour. Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR. The tour is not tied to your travel date and is valid any day, any time for multiple visits for one year from your purchase date. 3. Audio Tour Tips Not familiar with Action Tour Guide’s audio tours? Watch a short video: actiontourguide.com/tutorial ️ Important Note: Your purchase is for the audio tour ONLY. It does not include entrance tickets to parks or attractions. CarPlay and Android Auto are not yet supported. Connect your phone via Bluetooth, USB, or Aux for audio. Use the phone speakers if needed. Valid For One Year: Use your audio tour anytime, any day over the next 12 months. No need to change your booking if your travel date changes. Support: Action Tour Guide is here to help! For quick answers read the Action Tour Guide website FAQs at actiontourguide.com/faq. For further help, call Action Tour Guide at +1 508-484-8480, chat online at actiontourguide.com, or email support@actiontourguide.com.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/New_York time to receive 100% refund.
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