Audio Tour Guide: Samples from Our Favorite Cultural Venues

Take a virtual visit to some fascinating cultural venues! As institutions in the art and entertainment sector continue to rebound from the impact COVID had on visitors and venues, mobile technology is the one constant that facilitates audio guides, smartphone tours, and virtual visitor engagement.

In this blog we highlight some of our favorite audio clips from museums, cemeteries, botanical gardens, and recreation areas all over the country. Join our virtual tour as you dial up and listen in!

What iconic movie star is buried at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford, Connecticut? Listen to a short biography of Katherine Hepburn featured at her gravesite.

Dial 860-760-9979 and press 20#.

‍Discover Jamestown North Dakota by listening to the Talking Trail, a collection of historical people, places, and legends from the heart of the North Dakota prairie. Hear more about major league baseball player Darin Erstad and Travis Hafner.

Dial 701-712-9329 and press 501#

Head outdoors for a 2.5-mile walk along a stream bed trail to see the Red Rocks of Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park, one of Irvine Ranch’s Natural Landmarks in Orange County, California. Keep your eyes open as you may see mule deer, bobcats and coyotes grazing in the canyon.

Dial 949-743-5943 and press 11#.

As you explore 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, and monuments commemorating the Revolutionary War, Listen to Thomas Fleming, author of "Washington's Secret War, the Hidden History of Valley Forge" describe George Washington's experience at the historic site.

Dial 949-743-5943 and press 11#.

Welcome to US Berkley! Every building and concourse is full of exciting possibilities, interesting history, and many student tails. Listen as a student tells you about the grassy glade, a historic space now used for events and student traditions.

Dial 510-550-7599 and press 5#.