Team vs team
Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.
City exploration game
Uncovering the connections of Boston's Public Parks, Controversial Infrastructure, and the American Revolution
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 51 min 3.2 km Boston App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
This game is a journey through the development of Boston’s waterfront.
You’ll start by learning about the controversial infrastructure that lead to the building of the Rose Kennedy Greenway. You'll walk along the water front and make your way to the North End, a 19th-century neighborhood in the heart of Boston.
Come explore the art, architecture, and infrastructure that have been built, restored, or lost over the past two centuries, shaping the city we see today.
You’ll start by learning about the controversial infrastructure that lead to the building of the Rose Kennedy Greenway. You'll walk along the water front and make your way to the North End, a 19th-century neighborhood in the heart of Boston.
Come explore the art, architecture, and infrastructure that have been built, restored, or lost over the past two centuries, shaping the city we see today.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Families and curious walkers interested in how the Greenway replaced old highway infrastructure can follow 3.2 km of waterfront from South Station to Paul Revere's House in the North End. Expect easy to medium puzzles at spots like Long Wharf and the Columbus Park Trellis, over about two hours. If you want the history of each place told to you, pick something else: this hunt is about puzzles, not stories.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
The Rose Kennedy Greenway - A 1.5-mile park with promenades, fountains, and a carousel built after the old highway was removed.
The Waterfront - Once a bustling hub of trade, now a lively spot for public recreation.
The North End – Boston’s oldest residential neighborhood, full of 19th-century charm and hidden stories.
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.
Your walk, at a glance
Boston
A · Start
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, USA
B · Finish
19 N Square, Boston, MA 02113, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Alexa Van Voorhis.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Alexa Van Voorhis
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
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Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
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Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
- Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
- Difficulty level: Easy 🟢😊
- This scavenger hunt doesn't include stories about places.
- Family friendly
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Which Boston public parks and open spaces does the route pass through?
The walk follows the Rose Kennedy Greenway, with stops at Dewey Square, public art on the Greenway, Color Commons and the Columbus Park Trellis. It also takes in waterfront spots such as Rowe's Wharf and Long Wharf before heading into the North End.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts at South Station and finishes at Paul Revere's House in the North End. It is not a loop, so you end up across town from where you began. Along the way you pass Dewey Square, Long Wharf, N Market St and Bell in Hand.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take just under two hours, walking and puzzles included, to cover about 3.2 km. The route is open around the clock, but it is better during daylight hours, and you can pause and carry on later if you need a break.
Is it good for kids?
Yes, it is tagged family friendly, and the real-world puzzles range from easy to medium. It suits school-age children who can manage a 3.2 km walk and enjoy spotting details around them. Very young children may tire before reaching the North End.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
One ticket covers the whole group playing together on a phone. There is no set start time and no group to join, so you can begin whenever you arrive at South Station and go at your own pace.
Is Uncovering the connections of Boston's Public Parks, Controversial Infrastructure, and the American Revolution self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. You can start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Uncovering the connections of Boston's Public Parks, Controversial Infrastructure, and the American Revolution start and finish?
It starts at South Station, 700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, USA and finishes at Paul revere's house, 19 N Square, Boston, MA 02113, USA. The route is approximately 3.2 km and includes 10 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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Boston urban-history context
How a buried highway reconnected downtown and the waterfront
The Central Artery once cut across central Boston as an elevated highway. The Big Dig moved it underground, and the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway opened along the former route in 2008, reconnecting downtown neighborhoods with the waterfront. This quest uses that transformed landscape to link modern infrastructure, public parks and older North End history on one walk. Playable languages: English.
