Seattle Gold Rush Quest: Race to the S.S. Portland

Overview

You're standing in Pioneer Square holding a ticket for the S.S. Portland. The Klondike Gold Rush is calling and the ship won't wait. But something is wrong. People pass right through the space where you are. The city feels familiar and utterly foreign at the same time. And nobody, not one person seems to see you at all.

In this self-guided mystery quest through Seattle's most historic streets, follow clues from Pioneer Square to Pike Place Market to the waterfront, solving puzzles rooted in the real history of the 1897 Gold Rush. Use the free Questo app to navigate 10 stops through old Seattle.

Stand at the site of the Great Seattle Fire, look up at Smith Tower (the tallest building on the west coast for half a century), wander through Pike Place Market before the crowds, and reach the waterfront where the S.S. Portland once docked with two tons of Klondike gold.

Every stop pulls you deeper into a story with a twist you won't see coming.

Important Information

What's included?

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

Exclusions

Live tour guide (self-guided via the app)

Please Note

Stroller or pram accessible
Animals or pets allowed
Public transportation nearby

Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
To play the game, go to https://www.questoapp.com/unlock, and add your booking number and e-mail address to unlock the game. Then, download the Questo app and create a new account. For help, please reach out at https://www.questoapp.com/chat