Uncovering the connections of Boston's Public Parks, Controversial Infrastructure, and the American Revolution
Made for this city by a local creator, with a real-world challenge at every stop.
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About this quest
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.
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.
Your walk, at a glance
Boston
700 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110, USA
19 N Square, Boston, MA 02113, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
From your phone to the streets
Pick it. Open it. Play.
- 01
Choose your access
Check the player and phone options for your group.
- 02
Open the Questo app
Follow your purchase instructions to access the quest.
- 03
Head to the start
Follow the clues and let the adventure unfold.
Choose your way to play
Explore at your own pace.
| Experience | This quest | Guided walking tour |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Discover places through stories and clues in the app | Hear stories and ask a guide questions |
| Pace | Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look | Usually follows the guide’s schedule |
| Company | Explore with your own people or on your own | Private and shared group tours are available |
| Guidance | Directions and challenges in the Questo app | Live interpretation from a guide |
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Plan your day
Good to know before you play
- Walking distance
- 3.2 km
- Playing time
- Play at your pace · usually 51 min
- Languages
- EN
- 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
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The people behind the adventure
Created by Alexa Van Voorhis.
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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.