• Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park - This national historical park, managed by the National Park Service, honors the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890s.

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• Occidental Park - The park features totem poles and woodcarvings by Duane Pasco from the 1970s, donated by art gallery owner Richard White and installed in the 1980s. “The tallest totem, Sun and Raven, narrates the tale of Raven’s theft of the moon and was crafted for the 1974 Spokane World’s Fair. The nearby Man Riding on Tail of Whale was carved in 1971. The westernmost of the two facing figures is Tsonoqua, a mythical giantess and ‘nightmare bringer’ used by North Coast mothers to encourage obedience in their children.

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• Pioneer Square - Pioneer Square’s late-1800s Romanesque Revival buildings house art galleries, coffee shops, and trendy bars. Tourists can explore underground streets on the guided Underground Tour and learn about Seattle’s history at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Office workers relax in the secluded Waterfall Garden Park or enjoy lunch from food trucks at Occidental Square, a plaza with bistro tables and bocce courts.

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• Smith Tower Visitor Experience - Located in Seattle’s Pioneer Square neighborhood, Smith Tower is a skyscraper completed in 1914. Standing at 38 stories and 484 feet, it is the city’s oldest skyscraper and was among the tallest outside New York City at the time of its completion.

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• Federal Office Building - Built in 1933, the Seattle Federal Office Building was the first in the city specifically designed for federal government offices. James A. Wetmore, the Department of the Treasury’s Supervising Architect, was the designer of record. Among its initial tenants were 52 federal agencies, with the Department of the Treasury being the largest.

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• Eyes On You Seattle - Eye care professionals here specialize in understanding the human eye and the diseases and conditions affecting vision, many of which lack obvious symptoms. The Eyes on You medical center boasts a professional team and a history worth knowing.

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• Seattle Art Museum - The Seattle Art Museum traces its roots to the Seattle Fine Arts Society (established in 1905) and the Washington Arts Association (established in 1906), which merged in 1917 under the Fine Arts Society name. In 1931, the group was renamed the Art Institute of Seattle. The Art Institute housed its collection in Henry House, the former home of Horace C. Henry (1844–1928), a collector and founder of the Henry Art Gallery, located on Capitol Hill.

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• Pike Place Market - Pike Place Market is a unique community in the heart of Seattle’s downtown. Beyond being the city’s cherished public market, it is a vibrant neighborhood of farmers, craftspeople, small businesses, and residents. Each group plays a vital role in the Pike Place Neighborhood.

In addition to preserving the historic buildings and character of the nine-acre historic district, Pike Place Market serves as an incubator and supporter of farmers, artisans, and small businesses, and was chartered by the City of Seattle to provide services for low-income individuals.

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• Victor Steinbrueck Park - Situated at the north end of Pike Place Market, Victor Steinbrueck Park is lively on summer afternoons with neighborhood residents, visitors, tourists, and local workers enjoying picnics, sunbathing, playing, and relaxing on the park’s lawn, benches, and tables.

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• Beneath the Streets - Beneath the Streets offers factual, historical insights into the city’s origins, 1890’s architecture, and stories including the Klondike Gold Rush, Skid Row, and the Coast Salish Peoples who first inhabited the area.

• Flexible scheduling — start anytime, play at your own pace
• A story with a twist ending — something strange is happening, and you’ll find out what
• The real history of Seattle’s 1897 Klondike Gold Rush woven into every stop
• Self-guided mystery quest through Seattle’s historic waterfront
• Play as a team (up to 3 per device) or solo
• Puzzles at Pioneer Square, Pike Place Market, Smith Tower, and the Gold Rush sites
• Freedom to pause anytime, explore Pike Place Market, or grab coffee

• Live tour guide (self-guided via the app)

Imagine yourself in Pioneer Square, holding a ticket for the S.S. Portland. The allure of the Klondike Gold Rush beckons, and the ship won’t delay. Yet, something feels amiss. People walk right through the space you occupy. The city seems both familiar and strangely foreign. Curiously, no one appears to notice you.

Embark on a self-guided mystery adventure through Seattle’s historic streets, following clues from Pioneer Square to Pike Place Market and the waterfront. Solve puzzles inspired by the true history of the 1897 Gold Rush using the free Questo app to guide you through 10 stops in old Seattle.

Visit the site of the Great Seattle Fire, gaze up at Smith Tower (the tallest building on the west coast for fifty years), explore Pike Place Market before the crowds arrive, and reach the waterfront where the S.S. Portland once docked with two tons of Klondike gold.

Each stop draws you further into a captivating story with an unexpected twist.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.