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City exploration game
Art of Scottsdale: A Waterfront Romance
5Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 66 min 1.7 km Scottsdale App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Take a stroll along the canal in Scottsdale’s Waterfront and Southbridge Districts while playing a city exploration game! You’ll get a tour of the numerous art displays while enjoying a small oasis in the midst of a sprawling desert.
This quest combines real-world puzzles and clues with a romantic storyline. Play as Daisy Bloomhill, an adventurer on a journey to find her kidnapped fiancé.
This game is great for couples, but can also be played with friends, family, or solo!
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Couples after a date walk and visitors curious about public art will enjoy this 1.7 km canal stroll through the Waterfront and Southbridge districts, solving puzzles at works like The Doors and Soleri Bridge while following a romantic rescue story. Friends and families can play too, in around 90 minutes. If you want a guide to quiz about the artists, or shade on a hot afternoon, pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🌵 Play a quest made by a local Arizonan!
🏝️ Stroll along both banks of the canal
🎨 Admire large art displays by local and national artists
🛍️ Pass by lines of shops, restaurants, and art galleries
❤️ Follow along with a romantic and mysterious storyline
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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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
Scottsdale
A · Start
4029 N Marshall Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
B · Finish
7154 E Stetson Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Maya.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Maya
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
- Ensure your phone is fully charged or bring along your trusty power bank
- Wear a hat and sunscreen, have enough water
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
- Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
- Route is accessible for wheelchairs
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What is a good thing to do in Scottsdale, Arizona?
This self-guided game takes you along the canal through the Waterfront and Southbridge districts, past a string of public art pieces. You play as Daisy Bloomhill searching for her kidnapped fiancé, solving puzzles at each stop. Start any time, at your own pace, with no guide or group to join.
What will we see in Scottsdale on this walk?
In order: Horseshoe Falls, One-Eyed Jack, Sunflower Soul, the Bronze Horse Fountain, Pinball Wizard, Tributary Wall, Passing The Legacy, the fountain and canal view, The Doors, Soleri Bridge and Plaza, and finally a view of McDowell Mountain.
Where does it start and finish, and how long does it take?
It starts at Horseshoe Falls by Michael Maglich and finishes at A View of McDowell Mountain, so it does not return to the start. The route covers 1.7 km, and most players take around 90 minutes including walking and puzzles.
Can we play as a group?
Yes. One ticket covers the whole group playing together, so couples, friends or a family can share one phone and solve the puzzles side by side. The game is also tagged family friendly and can be played solo.
When is the best time to play, and can we pause?
The route is open around the clock but is better in daylight. It is all outdoors in the desert, so bring a hat, sunscreen and plenty of water, and charge your phone. You can pause the game and carry on later.
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A DIFFERENT DATE IN SCOTTSDALE
A different kind of date in Scottsdale
Art of Scottsdale: A Waterfront Romance is a Scottsdale self-guided story walk for couples who want a shared city activity. Its story centers on Art.
Horseshoe Falls by Michael Maglich is the starting point and A View of McDowell Mountain is the finish for this 1.7 km city route, which includes 11 challenges. Practical fit: 1.7 km route; Typical duration: 55 minutes; 11 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Pick the quest when you want movement, clues and a joint objective. Pick a restaurant when a relaxed seated evening matters more. Playable languages: English.
