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Outdoor escape game
The Haunting File: Boston — The North End Dead
5Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.5 km Boston App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
The city feels older tonight. Heavier. Like something has been waiting a very long time for someone to come asking.
You've been recruited by the Bureau of Otherworldly Observation, and Agent Howl is handing you your first case: a district full of the dead, and a file nobody has ever managed to close.
Thirteen stops. Thirteen things this city would rather you didn't look at too closely. Some of them are waiting for you.
The dead here were real people, and they remember what the plaques leave out. Ask the right questions and they'll tell you. Ask the wrong ones and you'll find out why the file is still open.
Keep your phone torch handy. You'll want it. 🕯️
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples, friends and small groups of adults who like ghost stories and dark history get thirteen stops, from Faneuil Hall to Copp's Hill Burying Ground, each with a story of the dead and a puzzle to solve, over close to two hours and 2.5 km. Anyone wanting a live guide to question, or bringing young children wary of tales of the dead, should choose something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
👻 Thirteen Stops – Let's hope thirteen isn't unlucky.
🔍 Clues Hidden in Plain Sight – Everything you need is out there in the streets, if you're brave enough to look closely.
🎭 Get Your Crew Together – Bring someone to grab onto.
🌙 Better After Dark – Much better. Keep your phone torch ready, in case something moves.
📖 The Real History Underneath – Uncover the stories behind the streets you thought you knew.
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 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
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
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
The real-world playing space
Boston
A · Start
Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park, 100 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, USA
B · Finish
Langone Park, 529-543 Commercial St, Boston, MA 02109, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
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Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
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Pace
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- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- Escape room
- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the North End ghost walk start and finish?
It starts at Christopher Columbus Waterfront Park and finishes at the Great Molasses Flood Plaque, so it does not return to the start. On the way you pass Quincy Market, the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, the Paul Revere House, Old North Church and Copp's Hill Burying Ground.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take about 1 hour 45 minutes, including walking between the thirteen stops and solving the puzzles. The route covers about 2.5 km through the waterfront, the area around Faneuil Hall and the North End.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so couples, friends or a small group of adults can follow the route and work through the puzzles side by side on a phone.
Do we need to book a start time, and can we pause?
There is no set start time and no group to join, so you can begin whenever suits you, including in the evening. You can pause partway, stop for a drink or a meal along the route, and continue later.
Is it suitable for children?
The quest is built around ghost stories and the city's dark history, with the dead of the district as the main characters. It suits adults and older children who enjoy that kind of story more than young children, and the route is about 2.5 km on foot.
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Halloween 2026 in Boston
Plan a self-guided Halloween outing with ghost stories, haunted walks or a fictional horror game. Compare the available quests before choosing.
Check the starting point, duration, available languages, recommended age and access details on the quest page. These are app-guided games, not tickets to a scheduled Halloween event.
