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
War, Writing, and Squirrels: Exploring Historical Downtown Concord
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 9 min 1.2 km Concord, MA App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
A walkable game about exploring sites in downtown Concord, such as the historical Vanderhoof Hardware store and the Colonial Inn.
Intended for young families, especially those who love books like "Make Way For Ducklings."
If you want to learn or teach the history of Concord in an entertaining way, try this game on a weekend or during a vacation.
You'll avoid the rush of cars coming home, too. Just be aware that some shops are closed on weekends. The best time to play the game is from 9 AM-4 PM.
Intended for young families, especially those who love books like "Make Way For Ducklings."
If you want to learn or teach the history of Concord in an entertaining way, try this game on a weekend or during a vacation.
You'll avoid the rush of cars coming home, too. Just be aware that some shops are closed on weekends. The best time to play the game is from 9 AM-4 PM.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Walk from one location to the next; most of the locations should be close and safe enough for traveling on foot.
Take your time to see if there are any squirrels around!
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
Concord, MA
A · Start
110 Walden St, Concord, MA 01742, USA
B · Finish
20 Lexington Rd, Concord, MA 01742, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Emma Weltner.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Emma Weltner
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
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
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
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.
Keep exploring
Every quest. One year.
Explore the annual passGive them a story
A day out, gifted.
Explore Questo giftsHISTORY AND CULTURE IN CONCORD, MA
Explore Concord, MA through war, Writing, and Squirrels
War, Writing, and Squirrels: Exploring Historical Downtown Concord is a Concord, MA self-guided story walk for travelers who want history and local culture. Its story centers on War, Writing, and Squirrels.
MA-62 is the starting point and Colonial Inn is the finish for this 0.9 km city route, which includes 10 challenges. Practical fit: 0.9 km route; Typical duration: 13 minutes; 10 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
The trade-off is active, self-guided play instead of a guide-led group. Pick a conventional tour when detailed spoken commentary is the priority. Playable languages: English.
