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Grey Towers: Historical Milford Beauty

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Play at your pace · usually 185 min 3.4 km Milford App-guided
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English

The experience

About this quest

Fully immerse yourself in the beauty of Milford and its innumerable Historic themes and establishments. 

There are many interesting facts and pieces of history waiting for your discovery; along with very important lore that is fully accounted for, thanks to our local museums and ties to our roots here in Milford, PA!

Is this for you?

Who it's for

Couples, families and history fans visiting Milford, PA can spend about two and a half hours walking from the Columns Museum past Hotel Fauchere, the Dimmick Inn and the restored waterwheel, with a pizza stop, before finishing at Grey Towers National Historic Site. Locals get a fresh way to see familiar streets. Anyone who wants a live guide, or cannot comfortably walk 3.4 km, should choose another outing.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • On this journey, you will locate archives that are instrumental to our History.

  • Explore the town and its chronicles and meet some of our most notable leaders, including very important Political Leaders.

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.

Your walk, at a glance

Milford

A · Start

608 Broad St, Milford, PA 18337, USA

B · Finish

1 Grey Towers Dr, Milford, PA 18337, USA

Get directions to the start

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

Along the way

Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included

The people behind the adventure

Created by Matthew Babcock.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by Matthew Babcock

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Does this Milford walking tour end at Grey Towers?
Yes. The walk starts at the Pike County Historical Society & Columns Museum in town and finishes at Grey Towers National Historic Site, approached along the Old Owega Turnpike. It does not loop back to the start, so plan how you will return to town or your car afterwards.
Which historic places in Milford does the walk visit?
In walking order: the Columns Museum, Hotel Fauchere, Milford Theater, the Dimmick Inn, Joey's Pizza for a break, the restored waterwheel grist mill, Stroyan Funeral Home, the Old Owega Turnpike and finally Grey Towers National Historic Site. The app tells the story of each place and sets a puzzle there.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take about two and a half hours, including walking and solving the puzzles, over a route of 3.4 km. You can pause at any point, for example at the pizza stop, and continue later from where you left off.
Do we need to book a time or pay to play?
No. It is free to play and there is no time slot to book, no group to join and no guide to meet. Start whenever you like from the Columns Museum on your phone, and play together with your own friends or family.

Your next story starts outside.

Your next adventure is an app away.

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