Private Tour

Akron Secrets: Rubber City Exploration Game and Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Discover Akron like never before with an interactive walking adventure through its historic heart. Once the tire capital of the world, downtown Akron is filled with industrial legacies, hidden gems, and iconic landmarks waiting to be uncovered—if you can solve the clues.

Through the Questo app, you'll explore on foot while unraveling 10–15 puzzle-based challenges that guide you from one stop to the next. Walk past Lock 3, the Civic Theatre, the Ohio & Erie Canal, and the old rubber factories that shaped the city's story. Along the way, each riddle you crack reveals fascinating facts and untold stories about Akron’s vibrant past.

What makes this tour unique? It’s a self-paced, real-world adventure that transforms city exploration into an exciting puzzle game—perfect for curious minds and creative explorers.

Ideal for couples, families, locals, and visitors who want to see Akron through a fun, interactive lens. All you need is your phone, your team, and your sense of discovery.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Step into the glamour of a bygone era at the Akron Civic Theatre, one of the few remaining atmospheric theaters in the U.S. With its Moorish architecture, twinkling ceiling stars, and dramatic stage history, it’s a true downtown treasure. In your Questo quest, you’ll follow clever clues that lead you to this dazzling landmark. Once there, solve a puzzle inspired by its hidden design details, unlock a story from its vaudeville past, and continue your adventure through Akron’s storied streets.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Tucked into a hidden alley downtown, the Lock 4 Mural brings Akron’s industrial soul to life with bold colors and towering imagery. Once part of the Ohio & Erie Canal system, Lock 4 is now a creative hub blending art, history, and community. During your Questo quest, follow clues that lead you to this striking mural. There, you’ll crack a visual puzzle that reveals a story buried beneath Akron’s brick-and-steel past—then move on to uncover more city secrets waiting just around the corner.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Full flexibility: pause/resume anytime

Immersive storyline with historical context

12 interactive puzzle challenges

Built-in GPS navigation map

Mobile access code for the Questo quest

Live tour guide

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