Highlights of Tempe: The Troll of Tempe Town Lake
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Made for this city by a local creator, with a real-world challenge at every stop.
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About this quest
Explore the bustling city of Tempe — once an agricultural community, now a thriving nightlife scene in the East Valley.
Learn about how the Salt River helped establish this ever-growing city while playing an exploration game. Along the way you'll follow an amusing storyline filled with adventure, magic, and a treasure hunt 🌟
Grab your friends to solve puzzles and uncover facts while enjoying the beautiful weather of Arizona’s Sonoran Desert!
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🌵 Play a quest made by a local Arizonan!
🏝️ Stroll along the banks of Tempe Town Lake and explore Tempe Beach Park
🛍️ Enjoy the main street of Tempe, including cafes, dining, and lots of local shops
🎨 Discover local art and larger-than-life sculptures
🌉 See some of Tempe’s oldest structures
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Your walk, at a glance
Tempe
5th St & Maple Av, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
1 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
From your phone to the streets
Pick it. Open it. Play.
- 01
Choose your access
Check the player and phone options for your group.
- 02
Open the Questo app
Follow your purchase instructions to access the quest.
- 03
Head to the start
Follow the clues and let the adventure unfold.
Choose your way to play
Explore at your own pace.
| Experience | This quest | Guided walking tour |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Discover places through stories and clues in the app | Hear stories and ask a guide questions |
| Pace | Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look | Usually follows the guide’s schedule |
| Company | Explore with your own people or on your own | Private and shared group tours are available |
| Guidance | Directions and challenges in the Questo app | Live interpretation from a guide |
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Plan your day
Good to know before you play
- Walking distance
- 3 km
- Playing time
- Play at your pace · usually 66 min
- Languages
- EN
- 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
The people behind the adventure
Created by Maya.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
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FANTASY ADVENTURE IN TEMPE
A story-led Tempe adventure for fantasy and puzzle fans
Highlights of Tempe: The Troll of Tempe Town Lake is a self-guided story walk in Tempe, designed for locals looking for a different outdoor activity. Its story centers on Highlights.
The route starts at Years of Community Mural and finishes at C.T. Hayden House (La Casa Vieja) over 3 km, with 11 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies Tempe Beach Park & Answering the Call Memorial, Three Blacktail Jackrabbits and 15 Years of Community Mural along the experience. Practical fit: 3 km route; Typical duration: 77 minutes; 11 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this when a self-guided story and route are part of the appeal. The page does not establish a direct like-for-like alternative. Playable languages: English.