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City exploration game
Downtown Mesa: A Walk Among the Statues
5Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.1 km Mesa App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
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!
Is this for you?
Who it's for
This 2.1 km loop down Main Street in downtown Mesa starts and ends at James Avati's Teaching Children Since 1878, passing the Dilophosaurus, Polar Bear & Cubs and Two Horses as you work out why everyone turned into statues. Couples, art lovers and families with school-age kids can enjoy it in around 90 minutes. Anyone after an indoor or live-guided art tour should pick something else, since every step is outdoors.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🌵 Play a quest made by a local Arizonan!
🗿 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
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
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.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
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.
Your walk, at a glance
Mesa
A · Start
63 E Main St #504, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA
B · Finish
6 E Main St, Mesa, AZ 85201, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Maya.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Maya
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
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
- 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
- Route is accessible for wheelchairs
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a scavenger hunt in downtown Mesa?
Yes, it works like a scavenger hunt played on your phone. You take the role of a private investigator working out why everyone has turned into statues, spotting clues and solving riddles at the sculptures along Main Street while learning about Mesa's public art.
What will we see on the walk in downtown Mesa?
The route takes in Mesa's public art collection on Main Street, including The Wall Street Farmer and Citrus Grower by Art Norby, Dilophosaurus by Michael Trcic, Polar Bear & Cubs, Bearly Fishin', They Are Waiting by Nnamdi Okonkwo and Two Horses by William Barnhart.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
You start and finish at the sculpture Teaching Children Since 1878 by James Avati, so you end up back where you began. The walk covers about 2.1 km and takes around 90 minutes, depending on how quickly you crack the riddles.
Is it good for kids?
It is family friendly and suits school-age children best, since the puzzles are riddles that need some reading and reasoning. Kids tend to enjoy the dinosaur and bear sculptures along the way. Bring hats, sunscreen and enough water for everyone, as the route is outdoors.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No booking slot is needed: you start whenever you like, and you can pause and continue later. The route is open 24/7 but is better in daylight. One ticket covers your whole group on the devices stated, so charge your phone or bring a power bank.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN MESA
A history-led way to explore Mesa
Downtown Mesa: A Walk Among the Statues 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 Mesa to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Teaching Children Since 1878 by James Avati and finishes at The Wall Street Farmer by Art Norby over 2.1 km, with 15 challenge locations. Typical duration: 75 min; 2.1 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.
