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Marilyn Horne Secret Spy

5Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 79 min 2.1 km Bradford App-guided
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English

The experience

About this quest

Bradford, Pennsylvania, 1942. The town's quiet charm conceals wartime secrets. Step into the shoes of Gloria Horne, younger sister to the brilliant Marilyn, as you embark on a walking adventure through Bradford's historic streets. 

Together with friends or family, solve cryptic puzzles, decode hidden clues, and uncover forgotten corners of the city. From aiding neighbors to clandestine meetings by the Allegheny Forest, each step brings you closer to unraveling the decade-old mystery of Marjorie West's disappearance on Mother's Day and thwarting a network of WWII German U-Boat spies. 

This immersive quest blends real-world exploration, community spirit, and human connection, transforming your journey into an unforgettable experience through history and intrigue. Are you ready to join the Horne sisters, create lasting memories, and crack the case?

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Families and friend groups in Bradford, PA who enjoy WWII history can play as Gloria Horne, younger sister of Marilyn, decoding clues across 15 downtown stops, from the Carnegie Library to Marilyn Horne Hall and Veterans Square. It is free to play and takes 1.5 to 2 hours over 2.1 km. Anyone who wants a live guide, or has children too young for cryptic puzzles and a spy plot, should choose something else.

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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

Bradford

A · Start

16 Festival Way, Bradford, PA 16701, USA

B · Finish

119 Main St, Bradford, PA 16701, USA

Get directions to the start

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

The people behind the adventure

Created by Kimmi VanNorstrand.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Kimmi VanNorstrand

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Bradford, PA spy quest start and finish?
It starts at the La Stella Italian American Club and finishes at the Hooker Building. Along the way you pass the Old Post Office, Carnegie Library, Marilyn Horne Hall, Emery Tower, Veterans Square and Old City Hall, among 15 stops in downtown Bradford.
How long does the walk take and how far is it?
Most players take 1.5 to 2 hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers about 2.1 km through Bradford's historic downtown streets, so it suits anyone comfortable with a steady walk and some stops along the way.
Is it good for kids?
It is designed for friends or families to solve together, with cryptic puzzles, coded clues and a 1940s story about wartime spies and a local disappearance. Older children and teens who enjoy codes are likely to get the most out of it, with adults helping on the harder clues.
Can we play as a group, and does it cost anything?
Yes, it is meant to be played together with friends or family, and it is free to play. You start whenever you like on your phone, with no group to join and no guide to meet.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No booking is needed, so you can start at any time that suits you. You can also pause the game partway, for example to stop for food downtown, and continue later from where you left off.

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