Put on your headphones and patrol Fargo’s streets or roads to solve a scripted homicide using an app-based audio map. Choose walking or driving, follow turn-by-turn cues, and piece together clues across 10 locations in an immersive, self-guided detective game.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The streetlights of downtown Fargo flicker as the audio narrator hands you the case file: a body, ten locations, and a ticking clock. You can choose to tread the brick sidewalks between historic storefronts or follow a driving map that threads the city's outskirts; either way the city becomes your crime scene and the audio guides the hunt.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Light to moderate—comfortable walking for a couple hours or sitting during a driving route; minimal exertion required.
Wildlife
History
Fargo rose as a rail and grain hub after 1870; downtown’s brick buildings and flood-control works reflect its river-driven development.
Conservation
Stay on public sidewalks, dispose of trash properly, and minimize vehicle idling during driving routes to reduce local impact.
Reserve your spot on the Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Fargo ND today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring earbuds and a power bank
Audio clarity is essential—use earbuds for dialogue and carry a charged battery since the app uses GPS and media.
Check the map mode before you go
Select walking for downtown exploration or driving for colder weather and wider turns; each mode has a different start point.
Respect private property and traffic
Stop at public sidewalks and parking areas to listen—don’t enter buildings or block roads while solving clues.
Plan for weather and daylight
Fargo weather can change quickly; in winter prefer the driving route and in summer expect crowded festival weekends.
Smartphone with Hearo app installed
Required to run the audio map, GPS navigation, and scoring system.
Earbuds or headphones
Improves dialogue clarity so you don’t miss crucial clues.
Comfortable walking shoes
Durable footwear for sidewalks, plazas, and occasional uneven surfaces.
Insulated outer layer
Keeps you warm during winter walking routes—consider the driving map if temperatures drop below freezing.
winter