Embark on a self-guided audio tour of Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway, exploring its wild west history and jaw-dropping natural beauty. No expiration, lifetime validity!
Embark on a self-guided audio tour of Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway, exploring its wild west history and jaw-dropping natural beauty. No expiration, lifetime validity!
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Durango - As you journey through Durango, you’ll become familiar with this captivating town and the man who made it famous: Otto Mears. Discover how Mears transformed it from a makeshift railroad camp into the vibrant destination it is today.
Note: The tour spans over 72 miles, featuring more than 51 audio stories, and takes approximately 2-3 hours…
- Durango - As you journey through Durango, you’ll become familiar with this captivating town and the man who made it famous: Otto Mears. Discover how Mears transformed it from a makeshift railroad camp into the vibrant destination it is today.
Note: The tour spans over 72 miles, featuring more than 51 audio stories, and takes approximately 2-3 hours to complete.
New, Lifetime access, no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
- Million Dollar Highway - Your northbound adventure along the Million Dollar Highway starts in Durango. From here, you’ll travel north and uncover why millions of visitors are drawn to this breathtaking stretch of highway.
- Animas River Trail - Along the route, you’ll encounter the Animas River, a 126-mile tributary of the San Juan River. This stunning river may have a gentle name now, but the first European explorer to discover it gave it a much more ominous title.
- Pinkerton Hot Springs - Next is Pinkerton Hot Springs, named after dairy farmer James Pinkerton, who established a resort and hotel by the springs, which also served as an illegal speakeasy during prohibition! The resort is long gone, but the natural beauty of the hot springs endures.
- Baker’s Bridge Veterinary Clinic - Baker’s Bridge might seem unremarkable, but it holds great significance for classic movie enthusiasts. This is where Paul Newman and Robert Redford made their iconic leap into the Animas River in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid!
- Haviland Lake - Haviland Lake State Park is an excellent spot to break up a long drive with a picnic or a refreshing swim. This picturesque lake is surrounded by towering pines and offers stunning views of the Hermosa Cliffs beyond. It’s also a no-wake lake, undisturbed by larger motorboats.
- Molas Pass - Molas Pass rises an impressive 10,910 feet above sea level, making it one of the highway’s two highest mountain passes. Despite this elevation, it’s also a renowned landmark along an annual bicycle racing route! Skilled cyclists push their way to the top, then enjoy the downhill ride.
- Molas Lake - Pristine, serene, and quite chilly, Molas Lake is one of the best spots to view the San Juan Mountains and the Weminuche Wilderness. Formed by glaciers thousands of years ago, it’s now an ideal picnic location for the weary traveler.
- Silverton - Silverton may derive its name from the precious metal once mined nearby, but the history of this land dates back long before the arrival of miners and their mules. As you pass through, you’ll gain insight into the history of the Ute tribe who once called this their home, and what happened to them when the mining boom began.
- Ironton - Along your journey, you’ll encounter the remnants of Ironton. Once a thriving mining town, built largely around iron ore extraction, Ironton is now one of many ghost towns left behind after mining operations in these mountains ceased. The last Ironton resident passed away in 1960.
- Bear Creek Falls - Bear Creek Falls is a stunning, 200-foot cascading waterfall that is a must-see along your route. If you visit in the fall, the autumn foliage enhances this already impressive attraction.
- Ouray - In the final stretch of your tour, you’ll arrive in the storied town of Ouray. Dubbed “the Switzerland of America,” this charming mountain town offers more than just scenic beauty. It’s also brimming with activities! From ice parks to waterfalls, it’s a place full of discovery.
- Ouray Ice Park - From December to March, the Ouray Ice Park provides wintry experiences for adventurous souls. The park’s main feature is a massive ice wall designed specifically for climbing.
- Box Canyon Waterfall & Park - Ouray’s Box Canyon Falls Park is teeming with stunning scenery. Towering canyon walls, excellent hiking trails, and scenic picnic spots characterize much of the park. However, the main attraction is the enormous waterfall cascading over the canyon’s edge, which you can view from both below and above!
- Ouray Historical District - Ouray’s Historical District has beautifully preserved its heritage as a 19th-century mining town. The district features numerous charming Victorian-era homes and commercial buildings, as well as a magnificent opera house that was saved from demolition.
- Ouray Visitor’s Center - The final stop on your tour is the Ouray Visitor’s Center, an excellent place to prepare for a longer stay in this quaint little town. Your tour concludes here.

- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS…
- Just bring your car and phone; the app guides your tour.
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Private tour experience for your family, in your own car.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- One purchase covers everyone in your car, not per person.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Recommendation: Purchase one tour per vehicle to ensure everyone can listen simultaneously!
Embark on an adventure through the wild west with this self-guided driving tour of Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway. This remote and breathtaking stretch of road was once home to thriving mining towns and railroad magnates. Today, it offers a unique…
Recommendation: Purchase one tour per vehicle to ensure everyone can listen simultaneously!
Embark on an adventure through the wild west with this self-guided driving tour of Colorado’s Million Dollar Highway. This remote and breathtaking stretch of road was once home to thriving mining towns and railroad magnates. Today, it offers a unique combination of stunning natural beauty and rugged western allure. With this tour, you’ll not only witness the sights but also delve into the fascinating history of the area, from its prosperous days to its decline.
After booking, be sure to check your email or text messages 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 specified starting point.
Enjoy new, lifetime access with no expiration. Use it anytime, on any trip, as often as you like.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify opening hours before your visit.
- NOTE: Check current road closures before you go.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Explore in your own vehicle without crowded buses or large tour groups.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Good value: One purchase covers everyone in your vehicle, not each person separately.
- More ways to save: Choose a single tour, a nearby bundle, or access to 200+ tours.
- Download in advance: Download the Tour Guide app by Action and tour while connected to Wi-Fi or a strong cellular signal.
- Follow the route: Begin at the suggested starting point or join anywhere along the route shown in the app.
- Lifetime access: Preview the tour before your trip and revisit the stories, photos, and details afterward.
- Supported devices: iPhone with iOS 15+, Android with version 9+, or a GPS-enabled iPad/tablet with cellular capability.
- The app’s audio will play through your car’s Apple CarPlay and Android Auto display, while the app’s map will display on your phone. You can connect your phone to the car via Bluetooth to listen to the commentary through the car stereo.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.