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Finding the Meaning of Life and Art in Jersey City

5Player rating
Play at your pace · usually 177 min 4.4 km Jersey City App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Explore the murals, catchbasin paintings, sticker art, and more street art in Jersey City. 

Learn about many of the artists, what is happening in Jersey City now, and a bit of history of the area.

Solve word puzzles and put all the words together to make an inspirational saying.

This is a level walk on city sidewalks and a pedestrian plaza. 

Most sidewalks have curb cuts. The start of the walk, the PATH station, is accessible. There is one area where the sidewalk is rough and there is a high curb.

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Street art fans, photo walkers and Downtown locals will spend close to three hours among murals, painted catch basins and sticker art, from alleyways off Grove Street to the Jersey City Mural Festival site and Monmouth Street, solving word puzzles that build into an inspirational saying. If you would rather have a guide explaining each wall, or cannot manage a 4.4 km city walk, choose something else.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • See work from internationally acclaimed artists. Also, see the work of local artists.

  • Links are available to more information about the artists. Gain an appreciation of the art and beauty all around us

From people who played this quest

Good times. In their words.

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From your phone to the streets

A walk that turns into an adventure.

  1. 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. 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. 3

    Crack a clue. Share a little victory.

    Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.

CHOOSE YOUR PASS

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Players exploring the city together

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.

Team vs team

Use your own phones and join a team. Any teammate’s answer advances everyone. Beat the other teams on the leaderboard.

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

Jersey City

A · Start

325 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

B · Finish

165 Columbus Dr, Jersey City, NJ 07302, USA

Get directions to the start

Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.

The people behind the adventure

Created by Linda Velwest.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Linda Velwest

WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT

Your adventure, with a playful twist.

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Experience

This quest
Discover places through stories and clues in the app
Guided walking tour
Hear stories and ask a guide questions
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Pace

This quest
Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
Guided walking tour
Usually follows the guide’s schedule
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Company

This quest
Explore with your own people or on your own
Guided walking tour
Private and shared group tours are available
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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
  • Route may be affected by temporary ongoing construction work

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Where does the mural walk start and finish?
It starts at Grove Street PATH station and is a loop, finishing on Columbus Dr back near the start. Along the way you pass alleyway murals, the 6th Street Embankment, the Mural Festival site, Monmouth Street and the Social Club mural.
How long does it take?
Most players take about 2 hours 40 minutes, close to three hours, including the 4.4 km walk and the word puzzles. You can pause at any point and continue later, so it is easy to stop for food or coffee along the way.
What are the must-see street art spots in Jersey City?
This route takes in the We One Mural, Wendy at the Window, the New Jerusalem mural in a parking lot, the murals on Monmouth Street, the Social Club mural and two painted catch basins, with stories about the artists and a bit of local history.
Can we play as a group, and do we need to book a time?
Yes, one ticket covers the whole group playing together on the walk. There is no set start time and no group to join, so you can begin whenever suits you and work through the word puzzles together at your own pace.
When is the best time to do the walk, and what is the route like?
The route is open around the clock, but daylight is better for seeing the art. It is a level walk on city sidewalks and a pedestrian plaza, with one stretch of rough sidewalk and a high curb. Temporary construction may affect parts of the route.

HISTORY AND CULTURE IN JERSEY CITY

A history-led way to explore Jersey City

Finding the Meaning of Life and Art in Jersey City is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Jersey City to connect clues, places and stories.

The route starts at Grove Street PATH station and finishes at Columbus Dr over 4.4 km, with 15 challenge locations. Typical duration: 177 min; 4.4 km walking route; 15 challenge locations

Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English.

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