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OUTDOOR MURDER MYSTERY
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Georgetown, Washington D.C.
4.7Player rating
THE CITY IS YOUR CRIME SCENE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Washington D.C. App-guided
Play in
English
CASE #01 / YOUR MISSION
Your city. Your suspects.
Your case to crack.
- Real streets
- Fictional crime
- App-guided play
CONFIDENTIAL / CASE BRIEFING
The story starts here.
You know the old saying, “The boyfriend did it”? On an ill-fated night, love goes terribly wrong for Bella Wanderlust and Walter Bridges.
Bella, a famous travel blogger, was found dead during a ghost tour led by the theatrical Percy Shadows. Now, it’s up to you to uncover the truth.
Was it Walter, the obsessed boyfriend? Percy, the ghost tour guide with a flair for the dramatic? Or is someone else hiding in the shadows?
🔎 Gather clues, interrogate suspects, and expose the real murderer before they strike again. Make sure to have your pen and paper ready to jot down all the crucial evidence.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
This Georgetown loop starts and ends at Pinstripes, taking you about 2 km past Christ Church, the C&O Canal and Martin's Tavern to solve a travel blogger's death. Couples, friends and families with teens spend around 90 minutes questioning suspects themselves, at a time they choose. Anyone wanting live actors and a seated dinner, or bringing younger children to a murder plot, should pick something else.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
A travel blogger is dead and the trail through Georgetown, Washington D.C. is still warm enough to follow.
Read the scene, then read the people, decipher hidden messages and piece the evidence together until the alibis stop agreeing.
Twelve stops across 2 km from Wisconsin Ave NW, on historic streets and in the corners most visitors walk straight past.
A date night that is also a killer group activity, played with your partner, a few friends, or alone if you trust yourself.
Just your phone, starting whenever you like, with nothing to collect and nobody waiting on you.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
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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.
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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.
MULTIPLAYER QUEST
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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.
The real-world playing space
Washington D.C.
A · Start
1062 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, Statele Unite ale Americii
B · Finish
Lock 3, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
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Setting
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Playing together
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- Solve challenges together in the room
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Pace
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- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Good to know before you play
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A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
What kind of murder mystery game can we play in Washington DC?
This is a self-guided outdoor whodunit in Georgetown, played on your phone. Bella Wanderlust, a famous travel blogger, is found dead during a ghost tour led by the theatrical Percy Shadows. You gather clues and interrogate suspects, including her obsessed boyfriend Walter Bridges, to work out who did it.
Is this like a murder mystery party?
It has the same whodunit idea, but there is no host or cast. Your group does the investigating itself, outdoors on the streets of Georgetown, at a time you choose and on your own phones. One ticket covers your whole group, so it works well for date nights, friends and birthday groups.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
The case starts and finishes at Pinstripes in Georgetown. The route is about 2 km with 12 stops, including the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal park on 30th St NW, Wisconsin Ave NW, Martin's Tavern and Fishmarket Square. Plan on around 90 minutes.
Is it suitable for kids?
It suits teens and older children who enjoy following clues and questioning suspects. The story centres on a murder, so it is better kept for kids old enough for a crime plot. Very young children are likely to lose interest over a 90-minute walk.
Do we need to book a time, and can we pause?
No time slot is needed. You start whenever suits your group, and you can pause the game and continue later, for example to stop for a drink or a meal along the way. The whole route is outdoors, so check the weather before you set off.
Is Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Georgetown, Washington D.C. self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Georgetown, Washington D.C. start and finish?
It starts at 1 Pinstripes, 1062 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA and finishes at 12 Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Historical Park In Georgetown on 30th St NW, Lock 3, Washington, DC 20007, USA. The route is approximately 2 km and includes 12 location-based puzzles.
What is included with Duo and Fellowship?
Duo provides access on 2 devices. Fellowship provides access on up to 5 devices, so each included player can follow the experience on their own phone.
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AN OUTDOOR CASE IN WASHINGTON D.C.
An outdoor Washington D.C. case for murder-mystery and escape-game fans
Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows in Georgetown, Washington D.C. is an outdoor murder-mystery game in Washington D.C., designed for mystery and escape-game fans. The city-specific case centers on Georgetown outdoor murder mystery.
The route starts at Pinstripes and finishes at Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Historical Park In Georgetown on 30th St NW over 2 km, with 12 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies Chesapeake And Ohio Canal Historical Park In Georgetown along the experience. Practical fit: 2 km route; 12 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
Choose this to solve a case while moving through the city. Choose an escape room when you prefer a controlled indoor set and a fixed session. Playable languages: English.
