War, Writing, and Squirrels: Exploring Historical Downtown Concord
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.
How many are playing?
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Places you will visit
5
It will take you
-10-20 mins
You will walk
1710 steps
Total distance
1.3 km
What you'll actually do
Download the Questo app and unlock the quest. Walk to Timothy Wheeler House whenever you like · no guide, no group, no time slot.
Solve 5 puzzles hidden in the streets around you. Each one you crack unlocks the next location.
Finish at Wright Tavern and see where you land on the Concord, MA leaderboard.
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!
Made by Emma Weltner
Emma Weltner created this quest · the route, the puzzles and the story are theirs.
The mission: Your story in Concord, MA
"Hello!" He says, "I'm Ephraim. Are you new here? I’ve never seen such a well-built female before."
Weren’t gray squirrels as common in Concord as they were in Worcester? Either Ephraim was a flirt, or he was calling you fat.
"Sure!" He hops off his branch. "Follow me!"
Beat the best: Top Concord, MA explorers
Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours
Flexibility
Regular Guided Tours
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Questo
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Regular Guided Tours
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Questo
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
Regular Guided Tours
$30–$60 (€23–€50) per person
Questo
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Availability
Regular Guided Tours
Requires advance booking
Questo
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Regular Guided Tours
Passive listening to a guide
Questo
Active gamification; you solve the mystery
| Feature | Regular Guided Tours | Questo |
|---|---|---|
| Flexibility | Fixed schedules & no pausing | Start, pause, and resume anytime |
| Privacy | Crowds of up to 30 strangers | Private experience for your group only |
| Pricing | $30–$60 (€23–€50) per person | Transparent pricing shown before checkout |
| Availability | Requires advance booking | Instant access 24/7/365 |
| Experience | Passive listening to a guide | Active gamification; you solve the mystery |
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HISTORY 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.
