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Scavenger Hunt for Hidden History of Morris

4.8Player rating
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Play at your pace · usually 95 min 2.8 km Morris App-guided
Play in
English

The experience

About this quest

Discover history that many have walked past unnoticed for years.  As you do, enjoy hidden bits of the town's charm for the first time!  

This walking activity is completely outdoors and is for any mobility level.  You will not need to enter any establishments and the quest can be done on any day at any time.  

You will not need any outside knowledge, all challenge answers are found by searching your surroundings! 

Fun for all!


Is this for you?

Who it's for

Couples after an easy date and local families or day-trippers from Joliet will spend around 2 hours on a 2.8 km loop of downtown Morris, passing the Rock Island Railroad Depot, the Corn Festival mural and the Grundy County Court House. Medium-difficulty puzzles use what you see, no prior knowledge needed. Skip it if you want a guide to quiz about Grundy County history or cannot manage nearly 3 km on foot.

What makes this quest special

Highlights

  • Downtown Morris is often described as a place worthy of being painted by Norman Rockwell, with its variety of gift shops, restaurants, bakeries, coffeehouse, craft shops, and salons. While searching around town, you will encounter light puzzles to solve and thereby learn fun, historical facts about Morris, Illinois!

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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.

Your walk, at a glance

Morris

A · Start & finish

Canalport Plaza, Morris, IL 60450, USA

Get directions to the start

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

The people behind the adventure

Created by RUNSKP2.

A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.

Made by RUNSKP2

Good to know before you play

  • This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
  • Difficulty level: Medium 🟡🤔
  • Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
  • Fun to do as a couple

A little clarity before you go

Frequently asked questions

Where does the Morris scavenger hunt start and finish?
It starts at Canalport Plaza and is a loop, so you finish back at Canalport Plaza. Along the way you visit Canalport Park, the Grundy County Historical Society, the library, the Rock Island Railroad Depot, two stops on W Chapin St and the Grundy County Court House.
How long does it take and how far is the walk?
Most players take around 2 hours, including walking and solving puzzles, over a route of about 2.8 km. You can pause the quest on your phone and pick it up again later if you want a break.
Is it free, and can we play as a group?
Yes, it is free to play. You can do it as a couple, with family or with friends, working through the puzzles together on a phone as you walk around downtown Morris.
Do we need to book a time or go inside anywhere?
No booking is needed. The quest can be played on any day at any time, there is no group or guide to meet, and you never need to enter any establishments, since every answer is found by searching your surroundings.
Is it all outdoors, and what should we bring?
The whole route is outdoors, so dress for the weather on the day. Make sure your phone is fully charged or bring a power bank, because the app guides you, tells the story of each place and sets the puzzles.

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