Outdoor Things to Do in Newark, NJ

Explore at your own pace with app-guided clues, puzzles, and hidden stories.

5.02 reviews in Newark, NJTrusted by 1M+ explorersSelf-guided · no booking · play offline

How it works

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Pick a Quest

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Start & Play

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What people have to say about quests in Newark, NJ?

5.0

Based on 2+ Local Reviews

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Tamika pearson

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Newark, NJ

This was a very cool adventure. It was everything we expected and more. It kept us on our toes.

Verified Player
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Ella Russell

Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Newark, NJ

we had a balll!! got to aight see, as we’re visitors . 90 mins of pure suspense

Verified Player

Ways to explore Newark, NJ with Questo

One app, one type of quest — different ways to play it.

As a scavenger hunt

Solve clues and puzzles at real Newark, NJ landmarks. Race against the clock or take it at your own pace — and bring a group to compete for a spot on the leaderboard.

See all Newark, NJ scavenger hunts

As a self-guided walking tour

A GPS-guided walking route with stories along the way. Play on your own schedule, stop and resume anytime — and once you've downloaded a quest, it works fully offline.

See Newark, NJ walking tours

For a spooky twist

Prefer chills over clues? Some Newark, NJ quests lean into haunted history and dark legends after dusk.

See Newark, NJ ghost tours

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Frequently asked questions

How do self-guided walking tours in Newark, NJ work?
Download the Questo app, pick a walking tour in Newark, NJ, and start walking. The app guides you with GPS to each stop, where you solve a clue or puzzle before moving on. Most tours take 60-120 minutes. No booking needed, start anytime.
How many walking tours are available in Newark, NJ?
Questo currently offers 3 self-guided walking tours in Newark, NJ. Prices start from $5.25 per person.
Do I need to book a walking tour in Newark, NJ in advance?
No, Questo walking tours are self-guided and available anytime. There is no booking, no fixed time, and no guide to meet. Just open the app when you are ready and start exploring Newark, NJ at your own pace.

Explore Newark, NJ, United States of America at your own pace with Questo's self-guided walking tours, app-guided story games that turn the city's streets into a playground. Start with Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Newark, NJ, the most popular quest in Newark, NJ. From murder mysteries to ghost tours, there's a route for every kind of explorer. The routes cover 36 landmarks, monuments, and hidden corners across the city. Prices start at $5.25. Start whenever you arrive, go at your own speed, and finish on your own terms.

About Newark, NJ

In Newark, NJ, Questo turns a walk through the United States into a self-guided city game. Pick one of 3 active Questo quests, follow clues on your phone, solve puzzles, and unlock a story as you move from stop to stop. There is no guide to meet and no fixed start time, so you can begin when the day works for you. Newark, NJ works well for travelers who want more than a checklist of sights. Each quest gives you a route, a reason to look closer, and small challenges that make the city feel interactive. Use the game to notice side streets, public squares, local stories, and the details that are easy to miss on a normal walk. It suits couples, families, groups of friends, and solo explorers who like flexible outdoor activities. Choose a compact set of walking games, pause whenever you want, and turn time in Newark, NJ into a walk with a plot.