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City exploration game
New Orleans: City Park Adventure
4.71Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 106 min 3.5 km New Orleans App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Stroll beneath the ancient live oaks of New Orleans City Park, one of the largest urban parks in the United States.
Discover the park's layered past, from its plantation-era origins to its eclectic present as home to a world-class sculpture garden, a 1906 antique carousel, a children's fairytale village, and oaks more than 800 years old. Solve clues woven into a story as imaginative as the city itself, and uncover the history behind Storyland, the Peristyle, the McDonogh Oak, and the New Orleans Museum of Art.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Families with children, locals and repeat visitors get close to two hours under City Park's live oaks, solving puzzles from the sculpture garden and Duelling Oak to the McDonogh Oak, Storyland and the Peristyle. Kids under 12 do best with a parent guiding them. Pick something else if 3.5 km on foot is too far or you hoped to go inside Storyland, since the route stays outdoors.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
- Stand before the 800-year-old McDonogh Oak, one of City Park's oldest living treasures
- Explore the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, among the finest in the country
- Discover the Peristyle, a 1907 neoclassical dance pavilion that once anchored park social life
- Encounter the Singing Oak and learn how its wind chimes are tuned to the roots of New Orleans music
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.71 / 5
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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
New Orleans
A · Start
2 Roosevelt Mall, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
B · Finish
New Orleans, LA 70119, United States
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
The people behind the adventure
Created by Kristy Christiansen.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Kristy Christiansen
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
- Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
- Kids under 12 should be guided by their parents
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the City Park quest start and finish?
It starts at Roosevelt Mall in City Park and finishes at The Singing Oak, so it does not end where it began. Along the way you pass the Original Sculpture Garden, the Duelling Oak, the McDonogh Oak, the Peristyle, Storyland and the Botanical Garden.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Most players take about an hour and three quarters, closer to two hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers about 3.5 km through the park, from Roosevelt Mall to The Singing Oak.
Is it a good game for kids in City Park?
Yes, families with children are a natural fit, with stops like Storyland, the sculptures and the old oaks. Children under 12 should be guided by their parents through the clues, and the walk of about 3.5 km suits kids who are comfortable on their feet for a couple of hours.
Do we need to go inside Storyland or the Botanical Garden?
No. The places on the route are not entered as part of the experience. You stop outside each one while the app tells its story and sets a puzzle based on what you can see.
Can we play as a group and pause along the way?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together on the route. There is no set start time and no guide to wait for, so you can begin when you like, pause for a break in the park and continue later.
What’s the vibe of this quest?
You ride the streetcar to City Park thinking you’ll get some peace under ancient oaks, but something’s up — vines creeping, Big Lake overflowing. You spend your time solving clues, uncovering hidden art, and exploring the park’s history (from plantation days to sculpture gardens).
Who is this great for?
Perfect for:
couples wanting a romantic escape from city noise,
tourists who love nature + art + history mixed in,
families (especially with older kids) who like mixing walking + exploring.
How much time and walking is involved?
Expect to spend about 90-120 minutes, walking ~3.5 km, which is about 4,600 steps. Not rushed, plenty of time to stop and enjoy views.
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New Orleans City Park context
A public landscape of oaks, art and storybook spaces
New Orleans City Park developed around a landscape of live oaks and waterways and now includes art, gardens and family attractions. Storyland opened in 1956 with large scenes based on familiar nursery rhymes and fairy tales. This quest turns the park’s real storybook environment into a fictional magical journey without treating its invented characters as park history. Playable languages: English.
