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Outdoor escape game
Ghost Hunt in Frederick, MD
4Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.1 km Frederick, MD App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
Forget every ghost story you've heard about this city. This Halloween, ten restless spirits are loose on its streets. 👻 No history book knows their names. No tour guide has heard of them. Most are just lost souls. One is lying to you. 💀
A hooded Oracle needs a ghost hunter. Every spirit is stuck on unfinished business: solve its mystery, catch it, and it gives up a clue. Follow the trail across town, crack ciphers and riddles (some only the street itself can answer), then name the Evil One and destroy it before it finds you. 🕷️
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Starting at LBC, this Halloween trail sends you 2.1 km across Frederick in around 90 minutes, catching ten spirits by solving their mysteries, ciphers and street riddles until you can name the one who is lying. Friends, couples, families with older kids and escape-room fans who prefer playing to listening will enjoy it. Anyone wanting a live guide and real local ghost legends should pick a guided night walk.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🎃 The Ultimate Halloween Hunt – A self-guided outdoor mystery game on your phone. Your city, your pace, your crew: friends, couples or brave solo hunters.
👻 Ten Ghosts, One Liar – Every spirit you catch drops a clue. Only one of them is lying.
🧩 Puzzles With Teeth – Ciphers, riddles and picture puzzles, plus clues hidden on the real buildings, plaques and statues around you. Start before dark to read them all.
📜 Fact Unlocked – Along the route, unlock short true facts about the real buildings and streets you pass. A little real history between the hauntings.
🔮 Your Verdict – Name the Evil One. Get it right, and you're the one who destroys it.
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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.
MULTIPLAYER QUEST
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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.
The real-world playing space
Frederick, MD
A · Start
19 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
B · Finish
12 E Church St, Frederick, MD 21701, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
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- An indoor setting designed for the game
2 / 4
Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
3 / 4
Pace
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- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from a regular Frederick ghost tour?
There is no guide and no fixed start time. Your phone leads you from place to place while you track down ten restless spirits that no history book or tour guide knows. Instead of listening, you solve each ghost's mystery to earn a clue, then name the Evil One among them.
Is it like a haunted scavenger hunt?
Yes. A hooded Oracle sends you across town after spirits stuck on unfinished business. Solve each one's mystery, catch it, and it gives up a clue. Along the way you crack ciphers and riddles, some of which only the street in front of you can answer, before you destroy the Evil One.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
The hunt starts at Point 1, LBC, in Frederick. Plan on around 90 minutes to cover the 2.1 km route, more if you linger over the puzzles. You can pause at any point and continue later, so there is no need to finish in one go.
Is it suitable for kids?
It suits families with older kids who enjoy spooky stories and puzzle solving. The theme is ghosts and haunts, and the ciphers and riddles need some patience and reasoning, so younger children may need plenty of help or find the story too eerie.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated. There is no time slot to book: start whenever suits you, day or evening, and walk at your own pace. The route is outdoors on city streets, so dress for the weather.
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A self-guided ghost-story route through Frederick, MD
Ghost Hunt in Frederick, MD is for ghost-story and horror fans who want atmosphere, clues and a private route through Frederick, MD rather than a standard sightseeing walk.
The route is self-guided over 2.1 km, with 12 challenge locations. 2.1 km walking route; 12 challenge locations
Choose this when solving and moving through the story is part of the fun. Choose a guided ghost tour when live narration and a group atmosphere matter more. Playable languages: English.
Halloween 2026 in Frederick, MD
Plan a self-guided Halloween outing with ghost stories, haunted walks or a fictional horror game. Compare the available quests before choosing.
Check the starting point, duration, available languages, recommended age and access details on the quest page. These are app-guided games, not tickets to a scheduled Halloween event.
