Play detective across Fairbanks with an audio-driven game that sends you to 10 mapped locations. Choose a walking or driving map, follow professional narration, collect clues, and test your deductions over a 2–3 hour immersive city mystery.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The downtown streets of Fairbanks take on a new shape when you become a detective: storefronts quiet, alleyways waiting, and the Chena River daring you to look closer. This audio-led mystery drops you at ten mapped locations across the city — choose a compact walking route through historic blocks or take the driving map that reaches quieter outskirts — and the story unfolds through professional voice actors as you collect clues and weigh evidence.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Low-impact urban walking or easy driving; basic mobility for short city blocks is sufficient
Wildlife
History
Fairbanks expanded rapidly during the early 1900s gold rush after miners and entrepreneurs like Felix Pedro brought commerce and settlement; that frontier past still shapes the city’s streets and buildings.
Conservation
Keep noise low and stay on public roads and paths; Fairbanks sits on sensitive northern soils and nearby refuges — follow Leave No Trace principles and respect wildlife and private property.
Reserve your spot on the Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Fairbanks AK today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download and test the app first
Install the Hearo app and follow the 'Before You Go' instructions in your confirmation email to avoid delays at the start point.
Bring earbuds for walking maps
Use earbuds so you can hear voice actors clearly and keep ambient noise from obscuring clues.
Plan for 2–3 hours with breaks
The experience is approximately 150 minutes; build in time for walking, stopping, and reviewing clues without rushing.
Dress in layers and good shoes
Fairbanks weather can shift quickly — sturdy footwear and mid-layers keep you comfortable whether you walk or park-and-play.
Smartphone with Hearo app
Runs the audio, live GPS map, and built-in scoring — required to play.
Earbuds or in-car aux
Ensures clear dialog and prevents missing key clues while walking or in a vehicle.
Charged power bank
Keeps your device powered through the roughly 2.5-hour experience, especially in cold weather.
Sturdy walking shoes
Comfortable traction for uneven sidewalks, riverfront paths, and brief natural trails if you choose to explore between stops.
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