Branches and Bones - The Secrets of Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh
Step into the winding paths of Homewood Cemetery, where stories rest beneath stone and branches whisper tales of the past. Branches and Bones is a puzzle-filled walking quest through one of Pittsburgh’s most historically rich and surprisingly alive—green spaces.
Uncover forgotten lives, solve nature-based riddles, and piece together a legacy of resilience, invention, and mystery. With each stop, you’ll meet the city’s quiet legends, steel barons, singers, centenarians, and ancient trees that have witnessed it all. This isn’t just a cemetery walk, it’s a living tribute to the people (and plants) who shaped Pittsburgh.
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Highlights
Follow a medieval-style map as you journey across 2.3 kilometers of trails and tree-lined paths.
Solve poetic riddles and trivia challenges hidden on gravestones, mausoleums, and plaques.
Meet unforgettable characters like Maria Shelton, who lived through slavery and outlived almost everyone else.
Learn surprising natural facts about arboreal residents like the River Birch and Dawn Redwood.
Decode symbols, uncover secrets, and complete bonus challenges to earn extra points.
Experience's route
Starting point Homewood Cemetery Entrance
1599 S Dallas Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USAFinish point Silver Maple
1411-1551 S Dallas Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, USAPlaces you will visit
15
It will take you
62-92 mins
You will walk
3150 steps
Total distance
2.4 km
- This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
- Family friendly
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
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