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City exploration game
Rubber City Roam: The Locks and Landmarks of Downtown Akron
4.73Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 74 min 2 km Akron, OH App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Come and explore Akron, Ohio, once known as Rubber City, a place of history and Midwest culture in the very heart of the state.
As you navigate the downtown streets, parks and local landmarks you will be presented with a series of challenges. Your answers to these puzzles will unveil the path to the next destination.
We invite you to make the most of this immersive experience, allowing you to deepen your connection with the city and its story.
As you navigate the downtown streets, parks and local landmarks you will be presented with a series of challenges. Your answers to these puzzles will unveil the path to the next destination.
We invite you to make the most of this immersive experience, allowing you to deepen your connection with the city and its story.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Visitors and locals curious about why Akron was called the Rubber City get a 2 km downtown walk past the Akron Rubber Worker Sculpture, the Charles Goodyear Statue and the old canal locks, solving a puzzle at each stop. Couples and friends can fit it into about 80 minutes, finishing at Lock 2 Park. Anyone hoping for a live guide to quiz on rubber history, or for something indoors, should pick another option.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Some of the highlights of your adventure will include the towpath and locks of the old Ohio and Erie Canal, iconic statues, famous local buildings, as well as reminders of the industry and innovation that played pivotal roles in shaping Akron's legacy.
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Good times. In their words.
4.73 / 5
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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
Akron, OH
A · Start
188 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308, USA
B · Finish
Downtown,, Akron, OH 44308, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Mike K.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Mike K
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.
Good to know before you play
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Does this walk cover Akron's Rubber City history?
Yes. Akron was once known as Rubber City, and the route visits downtown places tied to that heritage, including the Akron Rubber Worker Sculpture and the Charles Goodyear Statue. The app tells the story of each place and sets a puzzle based on what is in front of you.
Where does the quest start and finish?
It starts on S Main St and finishes at Lock 2 Park, so it is not a loop. In between you pass Lock 4 Park and its mural, Cascade Plaza, S High St, St. Bernard Catholic Church, the Mayflower Building, the Marathon Finish Line and Canal Park.
How long does it take to walk the route?
The route is about 2 km, and most players take around 80 minutes, or close to an hour and a half, with walking and puzzles included. You can pause at any point and continue later if you want a coffee break along the way.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together on the route, so friends, couples or families can walk and solve the puzzles side by side. There is no group to join and no guide to wait for.
Do we need to book a time, and when is best to go?
No booking is needed; you can start whenever you like. The route is open 24/7, but it is better during daylight hours, when the murals, statues and canal locks are easier to see and the puzzles are easier to solve.
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EXPLORE AKRON, OH ON FOOT
A self-guided way to connect Akron, OH landmarks through play
Rubber City Roam: The Locks and Landmarks of Downtown Akron is an Akron, OH self-guided story walk for visitors who want to explore independently. Its story centers on Rubber City Roam.
S Main St is the starting point and Lock 2 Park is the finish for this 2 km city route, which includes 12 challenges. The page specifically identifies Cascade Plaza, Lock 4 Mural and 182 S Main St along the experience. Practical fit: 2 km route; Typical duration: 74 minutes; 12 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.
