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City exploration game
Hidden Portland: An Enchanting Stroll in Southeast
4.5Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 107 min 3.7 km Portland, OR App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Embark on an adventure through Ladd's Addition, Southeast Portland's hidden treasure.
Our guided tour unveils captivating history, maze-like streets, vintage homes, and secret gardens through game challenges, photos and trivia.
Immerse yourself in intriguing stories, discover quirky Portland landmarks, dive into the heart of this unique community, and experience a bit of what Keeps Portland Weird.
Come explore the fusion of history, architecture, and community that defines this enchanting gem!
Our guided tour unveils captivating history, maze-like streets, vintage homes, and secret gardens through game challenges, photos and trivia.
Immerse yourself in intriguing stories, discover quirky Portland landmarks, dive into the heart of this unique community, and experience a bit of what Keeps Portland Weird.
Come explore the fusion of history, architecture, and community that defines this enchanting gem!
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Portland locals, repeat visitors and people staying near Hawthorne who enjoy architecture, gardens and neighbourhood history will get a 3.7 km walk through Ladd's Addition, past Craftsman homes, a 1909 California Mission building, four rose gardens and a Gary Hirsch mural, with trivia and photo challenges. If you want a live guide to quiz, or a murder-mystery thrill rather than a gentle architecture stroll, pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🌳 Iconic Streets & Tree Canopies
🏡 Historic Homes: Styles & Stories
🌹 Ladd's Circle Park
🌿 Hidden Gardens & Alleys
📜 Local Anecdotes & Stories
🔍 Clues & Challenges
🎨 Artistic Expressions
💫 Weird Portland Landmarks
🧡 Community & Heritage
🚴 Bike Friendly Routes
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.50 / 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
Portland, OR
A · Start
2007 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97214, USA
B · Finish
2408 SE 16th Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Jason and Jeanne deParrie-Turner.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Jason and Jeanne deParrie-TurnerWHAT 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
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
- No attractions ticket(s) required
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a self-guided walking tour of Portland?
Yes. You play it on your phone, and the app leads you through Ladd's Addition in Southeast Portland stop by stop, telling the story of each place and setting a puzzle in what is in front of you. There is no guide and no group to join, and you can start whenever you like.
Where does the walk start and finish?
It starts at Seven Corners and is a loop, finishing at St. Phillip Catholic Church/Presbyterian Church Fourplex back near the start. On the way it passes Ladd Circle, the Hat Museum, Hawthorne Street, Ladd/Mulberry Alley and all four of the neighbourhood's rose gardens.
How long does it take and how far is it?
Most players take around 1.5 hours, including walking and solving the puzzles. The route covers about 3.7 km, and you can pause and continue later if you want to stop for a coffee on Hawthorne Street or linger in one of the rose gardens.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so friends, couples or family members can follow the route and tackle the trivia and photo challenges side by side on the same game.
Do we need to book a time slot?
No. The route is open 24/7, so you can start whenever suits you, though it is better during daylight hours when the gardens and vintage homes are easier to see. No attraction tickets are needed for any of the stops along the way.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN PORTLAND, OR
A history-led way to explore Portland, OR
Hidden Portland: An Enchanting Stroll in Southeast is for visitors who want more context than a casual walk, but more freedom than a scheduled guided tour. The quest uses a route through Portland, OR to connect clues, places and stories.
The route starts at Seven Corners and finishes at St. Phillip Catholic Church/Presbyterian Church Fourplex over 3.7 km, with 15 challenge locations. Typical duration: 107 min; 3.7 km walking route; 15 challenge locations
Choose this for active, private discovery at your pace. Choose a guided historical tour or museum when expert live interpretation or curated exhibits matter more. Playable languages: English.
