Drive through Ashburn and Sterling as a newly-minted detective in this 2.5-hour audio-driven murder mystery. Follow a live GPS map to ten stops, listen to professional voice actors and piece together clues in Normal or Hard mode.
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You pull onto a quiet suburban side street as an actor’s voice cuts through your car’s speakers—Commander Mahoney has a case, and the town’s edges hide the answers. The route threads through Ashburn and Sterling’s low ridges and commercial corridors, pausing at ten mapped stops where audio scenes unfold and clues beg to be noticed.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
No special fitness required; participants must be able to sit in a vehicle for the duration and walk short distances at stops.
Wildlife
History
Ashburn and Sterling evolved from 19th-century farms and rail junctions into suburban hubs shaped by Dulles Airport and Loudoun County’s growth, with pockets of preserved rural character.
Conservation
Respect private property and posted signs when walking short distances at stops; keep waste out of roadsides and use existing parking to avoid damaging verges.
Reserve your spot on the Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Ashburn Sterling VA today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download and test the Hearo app
Install the app and run the starter audio before you set off to confirm playback and permissions; the route and clues depend on it.
Keep the driver distraction-free
Connect the audio to your car stereo and let one person control playback so the driver can keep hands on the wheel.
Bring a fully charged phone and power bank
Expect about 2.5 hours of audio and GPS—spare power prevents interruptions mid-case.
Plan parking at each stop
Stops are curbside or in small lots—allow extra time to find legal parking before the next audio segment.
Smartphone with data
Runs the Hearo app, GPS map and audio—central to the experience.
Car phone mount
Keeps navigation visible and hands free for safer driving.
Portable charger/power bank
Ensures your device stays powered through the 2.5-hour route.
Reusable water bottle & snacks
Keeps the team comfortable between stops, especially if you extend the game with breaks.