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Branches and Bones - The Secrets of Homewood Cemetery, Pittsburgh

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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 13 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Homewood Cemetery Entrance, 1599 S Dallas Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA

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🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

13

It will take you

62-92 mins

You will walk

3150 steps

Total distance

2.4 km

Route you will explore

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Starting point Homewood Cemetery Entrance
1599 S Dallas Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217, USA

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 puzzle-filled walking quest through one of Pittsburgh’s most historically rich and surprisingly alive—green spaces.

Uncover forgotten lives, solve nature-based riddles, and piece together a legacy of resilience, invention, and mystery. 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 living tribute to the people (and plants) who shaped Pittsburgh.

Highlights

  • Follow a medieval-style map as you journey across 2.3 kilometers of trails and tree-lined paths.

  • Solve poetic riddles and trivia challenges hidden on gravestones, mausoleums, and plaques.

  • Meet unforgettable characters like Maria Shelton, who lived through slavery and outlived almost everyone else.

  • Learn surprising natural facts about arboreal residents like the River Birch and Dawn Redwood.

  • Decode symbols, uncover secrets, and complete bonus challenges to earn extra points.

Good to know before you play

  • This quest features interactive puzzles you’ll solve in the real world.
  • Difficulty level: ADVANCED 🔴🕵️‍♂️
  • Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

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Mikaela Cylke

31 Aug 2025
Some parts were tricky, but the hints helped. It was a lot of fun to figure out!

Arianna Cylke

31 Aug 2025
Just the right amount of challenge! Great guided walk through the park.

Sarah Skinner

31 Aug 2025
It was tricky but a lot of fun, and I learned cool things about Pittsburgh.

logan carpenter

31 Aug 2025
That was fun.

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