Roots - A Guided Tour of Homewood Cemetery and Arboretum
The experience
About this quest
Step into the winding paths of Homewood Cemetery, where stories rest beneath stone and branches whisper tales of the past. Branches and Bones is a delightful walking quest through one of Pittsburgh’s most historically rich and surprisingly alive—green spaces.
With each stop, you’ll meet the city’s quiet legends, steel barons, singers, centenarians, and ancient trees that have witnessed it all. This isn’t just a cemetery walk, it’s a tribute to the people (and plants) who shaped Pittsburgh.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
This is a easy-going, self-paced game is for those who are interested in learning more about local characters that made the Pittsburgh we see today. Puzzle-masters may have more fun playing this game's counterpart Branches and Bones - The Secrets of Homewood Cemetery, which features the same information and locations. So if you like difficult puzzles, head over to that game instead.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Players will learn more about some of the most famous Pittsburgh characters, like Michael Benedum and Henry Clay Frick, as well as visit the most iconic mausoleums of the cemetery, including an Egyptian-style pyramid!
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.
Your walk, at a glance
Pittsburgh
1599 S Dallas Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA
1411-1551 S Dallas Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Sarah Skinner.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
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