Turn downtown Gastonia into a crime scene: follow an audio-driven map across 10 locations, collect clues from 16 voiced characters, and decide who to arrest. Choose a walking route through historic civic streets or a driving map for a broader, suburban case.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step out onto a broad downtown sidewalk; brick storefronts lean in, streetlamps throw pools of light, and an app voice hands you a case. The Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Gastonia turns ordinary blocks and neighborhood corridors into scenes: each of 10 mapped stops reveals audio evidence, character exchanges and a new clue as you move between a courthouse square, a mill-adjacent street and lesser-known back alleys.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking ability; suitable for most fitness levels though sidewalks and short stair sections may be encountered
Wildlife
History
Gastonia grew as a textile hub in the late 19th and early 20th centuries; downtown architecture and labor stories, including nearby mill disputes from 1929, help frame civic landmarks you’ll pass.
Conservation
Stick to sidewalks and marked parking to protect private greenspaces; minimizing idling during the driving route reduces local emissions and respects residential areas.
Reserve your spot on the Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Gastonia NC today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring earbuds and a charger
Audio clarity determines how well you hear clues—use earbuds and carry a power bank to avoid interruptions during the 2.5-hour game.
Choose the right map
Use the walking map for a compact downtown experience and the driving map if you prefer to remain in your vehicle or cover wider distances.
Respect private property and traffic
Park legally, stop at designated pullouts for the driving route, and avoid trespassing—many clues are audible, not located on private land.
One device per small team
Limit 1–2 players per device for best listening and to keep the scoring accurate; groups can split into multiple devices to compete.
Fully charged smartphone
Runs the Hearo app and stores the GPS map—essential for accessing clues and scoring.
Earbuds or headphones
Keeps dialogue clear in noisy streets and preserves immersion in voice-driven scenes.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support for uneven sidewalks and a few short blocks of urban terrain on the walking map.
Portable battery pack
Extends phone battery for long games, photos, and navigation if you explore beyond the route.