Outdoor Things to Do in Austin
Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.
See Austin, United States of America differently with Questo's self-guided walking tours, part walking tour, part outdoor escape game, all guided by your phone. Choose from 13 quests in Austin, including player favourites like The Oz Escape in Austin and One More Moment – Ghosts of Austin. From murder mysteries and ghost tours to romantic walks, there's a route for every kind of explorer. Players rate Austin's quests 4.6 out of 5 across 699 reviews. The routes cover 147 landmarks, monuments, and hidden corners across the city. From $6.99 per quest. No tour guide, no group, no fixed schedule, just you, your phone, and the city.
How it works
All quests in Austin
Austin Arcana: The Tower Conspiracy, UT Austin
3.1 km | Avg. time: 77 min
Advanced4.63 (35 reviews)$9.99One More Moment – Ghosts of Austin
3 km | Avg. time: 57 min
4.65 (184 reviews)$9.99Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Austin
2.5 km | Avg. time: 90 min
4.51 (43 reviews)from $17.99MultiplayerKid Quest: Solve the case of the lost senses in Austin
1.3 km | Avg. time: 90 min
4.5 (2 reviews)$9.99The Oz Escape in Austin
2.1 km | Avg. time: 90 min
4.55 (245 reviews)$6.99The Oz Escape: A Wicked Glitch in Austin
2 km | Avg. time: 90 min
4.42 (12 reviews)$6.99
What people have to say about quests in Austin?
Based on 699+ Local Reviews
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Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Austin
Kara
Ghost Hunt in Austin
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Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Austin
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Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Austin
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Austin Arcana: The Tower Conspiracy, UT Austin
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Ways to explore Austin with Questo
One app, one type of quest — different ways to play it.
As a scavenger hunt
Solve clues and puzzles at real Austin landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace — and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.
See all Austin scavenger huntsAs a self-guided walking tour
A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime — and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.
See Austin walking toursFor a spooky twist
Prefer chills over clues? Some Austin quests lean into haunted history and dark legends after dusk.
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Frequently asked questions
What can I do in Austin with Questo?
How many outdoor city games are available in Austin?
Do I need to book an activity in Austin in advance?
I live in Austin—can I still find something new to do?
Yes! Questo shows hidden corners and stories locals often miss. From secret murals to forgotten history, you’ll see your city with fresh eyes. It’s perfect for a free weekend or when you just want a fun change of pace.
What can I do with my kids when they get bored fast?
Try The Oz Escape in Austin or The Cinderella Escape. These quests are playful and easy to follow, so kids stay excited while you explore. You can stop anytime for snacks or playground time and pick up the game right where you left off.
My friends and I want something different for Friday night—ideas?
Murder Mystery: Solve the Case in Austin is great for a night out. You’ll wander lively streets, crack clues, and turn downtown into a giant escape room. Or pick One More Moment – Ghosts of Austin if you want a spooky twist.
I’m planning a date—what’s the most romantic quest?
Go for Romantic Austin: After Dark. It’s a laid-back evening walk with pretty views, music-filled streets, and fun story clues. It feels like a secret adventure built for two.
I love puzzles and creepy stories—what should I play?
Check out Conspiracy in Austin: The President’s Secret Society or Murder Mystery. Both quests mix mystery, history, and hidden corners for a thrilling city walk.
See Austin, United States of America differently with Questo's self-guided walking tours, part walking tour, part outdoor escape game, all guided by your phone. Choose from 13 quests in Austin, including player favourites like The Oz Escape in Austin and One More Moment – Ghosts of Austin. From murder mysteries and ghost tours to romantic walks, there's a route for every kind of explorer. Players rate Austin's quests 4.6 out of 5 across 699 reviews. The routes cover 147 landmarks, monuments, and hidden corners across the city. From $6.99 per quest. No tour guide, no group, no fixed schedule, just you, your phone, and the city.
About Austin
Congress Avenue cuts through the heart of the city with the domed Capitol at one end and the Colorado River at the other. South Congress pulls in vintage shops, street art, and the famous "I Love You So Much" mural. East Austin has its own identity: independent restaurants, galleries, and blocks that still feel genuinely local.
The quest range reflects that variety. You can follow ghost stories through the city's older quarters, take a romantic after-dark route through illuminated streets, or dig into the conspiracy-laced history of the UT Tower on the university campus. Each quest uses clues and puzzles to move you through neighbourhoods and past landmarks like the Texas State Capitol, Littlefield Fountain, and the Barbara Jordan Statue.
Two local tips worth knowing: the "Greetings From Austin" mural near South Congress is one of the city's most photographed spots, best visited on a weekday morning before crowds arrive. The Congress Avenue Bridge hosts the largest urban bat colony in North America; arrive 30 minutes before sunset between March and October and watch over a million bats emerge from under the bridge.
These quests suit couples, groups of friends, and solo visitors who want a reason to cover ground beyond the obvious stops. Questo's Austin quests are rated 4.6★ across 169 player reviews.
Download the app, pick a quest, and see what the city is actually made of.