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Downtown Mesa: A Walk Among the Statues

🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.

⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 15 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Teaching Children Since 1878 by James Avati, 63 E Main St #504, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

15

It will take you

60-90 mins

You will walk

2760 steps

Total distance

2.1 km

Route you will explore

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Starting point Teaching Children Since 1878 by James Avati
63 E Main St #504, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA
Finish point The Wall Street Farmer by Art Norby
6 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA

About this quest

Take a walk among the statues as you stroll down Mesa’s main street playing a city exploration game! 

You'll play as a private investigator on the hunt to reveal why everyone has turned into statues. Use your sharp private eye skills to uncover clues and solve riddles. 

Learn about the public art of Mesa while following an immersive story. There's an impressive art collection right in the heart of the city just waiting to be discovered. Play with friends, family, as a couple, or even solo! 

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in Mesa combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 15 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 4500 minutes to complete and covers 2.1km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of Mesa.

No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.

Highlights

  • 🗿Enjoy Mesa’s permanent bronze sculpture collection🔍 Follow a mysterious storyline full of clues and riddles

  • 🛍️ Stroll through downtown Mesa’s main street, including shopping, dining, and nightlife destinations

  • 🎨 Learn about life size works of art and the artists behind them

The mission: Your story in Mesa

Play as Vivienne Magnifique, a private investigator sent to uncover the cause of an inexplicable plague that has seemingly swept across the city of Mesa. When you arrive, you discover that the people and animals have been turned into statues! 

It is your job to determine what happened — was it a mysterious epidemic, or something more nefarious?

While you search for clues, you’ll also need to find a way to save the inhabitants of Mesa from this awful fate!
  • Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
  • Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
  • Family friendly
  • Fun to do as a couple
  • Comfortable shoes are highly recommended!

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Important Information

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Duration

Approximately 4500 minutes

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Distance

2.1km walking

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time

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Need to Know Before Booking

  • You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
  • Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
  • Internet connection required to download the quest initially
  • Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed

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Janie McPherson

26 Aug 2025
Neat idea for a game. We got to walk along the whole main street and the storyline was cool too!

Lily Q

26 Aug 2025
Fun game! The puzzles were neat and the storyline was clever. Overall it was enjoyable!

K G

01 May 2025
I enjoyed this game while being able to see and learn more about Mesa. Definitely recommend!

Maya

01 May 2025

Beat the best: Top Mesa explorers

Janie McPherson
Janie McPhersonRookie
4600 XP
Maya Explorer
4570 XP
K GExplorer
4300 XP

Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours

FeatureRegular Guided ToursQuesto
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-$40 per person
Affordable per-group pricing
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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