The Spirits of Durham: Outdoor Ghost Scavenger Hunt!

Schedule

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am to Wed, 08 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

211 W Parrish St | Durham, NC

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Follow the flicker of lanterns through Durham’s haunted streets and discover chilling stories about those who refuse to rest. Fun for all!
About this Event

Every night, thousands of ghosts are going out haunting. Most of them are harmless, trapped between worlds, but one hides a dark purpose, plotting to unleash terror on your city.


Bring your friends and family and play as a team of ghosthunters where you'll follow clues, solve interactive puzzles in the REAL WORLD, and learn chilling stories behind the spirits that are haunting your city.

This 90-minute adventure combines outdoor escape room challenges, scavenger hunt fun, and immersive storytelling, making it perfect for outdoor excitement away from screens. Dress up, embrace the spookiness, and see if you can catch the one ghost plotting to unleash terror in the city!

Do you have the courage to go hunting?



HOW DOES IT WORK❓
  • You'll be walking to real locations in your city by following clues and instructions on your phone.
  • In total, you'll be visiting 10 hand-picked haunted locations in safe and interesting areas of your city and you'll walk a total of ~1.5 miles.
  • At each location, you'll use your phone as a supernatural detector to track the ghost and solve their puzzle to catch them.
  • Once you visit all the locations and catch all 10 ghosts, you'll have to decide which one is the evil one and banish it.
  • When you finish the whole game, you'll get rewards (gems, points, and event collectible items) inside the app.




General Info
  • 📅 Date: Everyday, all day! Just buy a ticket and join anytime you want.
  • ⏳ Duration: ~90 minutes
  • 🏃‍♂️ Play at your own pace or compete between each other
  • 📍 Locations: Will be available through the app once you but the ticket
  • 🗺️ Total Walking distance: ~1.5 miles
  • 📱 Equipment required: Smartphone with internet connection
  • 👶 The game is family friendly, but kids under 12 must be accompanied by adults
  • 🎟️ Ticket is valid for 1 device; each participant needs their own to enjoy the full experience
  • 👻 Costumes encouraged for a fully immersive ghost hunt experience
  • ⚠️ Outdoor activity only; do not enter private buildings or premises!




About the organizer:

At we transform cities into interactive playgrounds, where people switch from lonely scrolling to real-life adventures with friends, family, and loved ones.

Powered by local guides and creators, our immersive, self-guided exploration games are available in over 600 cities worldwide where you'll discover hidden gems, solve fun puzzles, and create unforgettable memories along the way.

Join the over 1,000,000 explorers that’ve turned ordinary walks into epic quests! Start your adventure now at www.questoapp.com.


💡 New to Questo? Check out the demo video below to see how it works and consult our for everything you need to know before you start!


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Where is it happening?

211 W Parrish St, 211 West Parrish Street, Durham, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 7.50 to USD 20.00

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