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Jersey City Heights Music, Art, and Film With Walter Parks

5Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 95 min 3.8 km Jersey City App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Jersey City Heights is a quirky fun neighborhood - both in the past and the present. Learn how Jersey City Heights was a center for filming silent movies during the beginning of the 1900s and then became a party town for soldiers going off to war. 

Closer to the present time, Richie Havens and other great musicians lived in the Heights. Now you will find live music, events, and public art. Discover Jersey City Heights with Walter Parks and listen to people of the community tell their stories!

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • See Ogden Avenue, where The Perils of Pauline and other silent films were made.

  • Discover the wall murals, diverse restaurants, and retail stores on Central Ave.

  • Explore important places where Richie Havens and other musicians lived and made music.

  • Learn about present-day musical happenings in the area.

  • Hear stories from people in the neighborhood.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

5.00 / 5

2 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 1

    Open the app. You’re on your way.

    Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.

  2. 2

    Get outside. Follow your curiosity.

    Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.

  3. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

Your walk, at a glance

Jersey City

A · Start

1 Congress St, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA

B · Finish

594 Palisade Ave, Jersey City, NJ 07307, USA

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Linda Velwest.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Linda Velwest

Good to know before you play

  • Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank

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