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Historic Detroit: Trip Into The Past

3.75Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 57 min 4.5 km Detroit App-guided
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English

The experience

About this quest

Detroit is famous for several things; Coney Dogs, it’s the motor city capital of the US, and it’s also home to some of the most notorious mobsters in history. 

From its art deco skyscrapers to its very own stadium and an impressive bronze mascot, a trip to Detroit has more stories to tell than most cities in the states.
 
Will you walk the streets of Detroit and learn its secrets?

Is this for you?

Who it's for

First-time visitors and weekend tourists get a relaxed introduction to downtown Detroit, from the Guardian Building and the Spirit of Detroit to Comerica Park and the Coney Island diners, with mobster stories along the way; local history fans showing friends around will enjoy it too. If you cannot walk 4.5 km over a little more than two hours, or want a live guide to question, choose something else.

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

3.75 / 5

8 player ratings

Selected player reviews. Original words and ratings.

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

Detroit

A · Start

901 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226, USA

B · Finish

Detroit, MI 48243, USA

Get directions to the start

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

Along the way

Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included

The people behind the adventure

Created by Taylor Allen.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Taylor Allen

Good to know before you play

  • We recommend not playing at night

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Is there a self-guided walking tour of downtown Detroit?
Yes. This quest is played on your phone: the app leads you from stop to stop, tells the story of each place and sets a puzzle based on what is in front of you. There is no guide and no group to join, so you start whenever suits you.
What will we see in Detroit on this walk?
In order, you pass John K. King Used & Rare Books, the US District Court, The Leland, Comerica Park, the Detroit Athletic Club, Lafayette and American Coney Island, the Guardian Building, the Spirit of Detroit, Hart Plaza and the GM Renaissance Center.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
It starts at John K. King Used & Rare Books and finishes at the GM Renaissance Center, so it does not return to the start. The route is about 4.5 km, and most players take a little over two hours, walking and puzzles included.
Can we play as a group, and is it free?
Yes to both. The quest is free to play, so friends or family can walk it together and solve the puzzles as a team. There is no time slot to book, and you can pause along the way and continue later.
Can we play it in the evening?
The quest recommends not playing at night, so plan to walk it in daylight. Since you can start any time and pause when you like, it is easy to fit into a morning or afternoon in downtown Detroit.

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