THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Walk or drive through Kingsport while solving a staged homicide using a narrated app, 16 voiced characters, and a live GPS map. Expect a 2–3 hour self-guided experience that blends urban history with puzzle-solving and a built-in scoring system.
Walk or drive through Kingsport while solving a staged homicide using a narrated app, 16 voiced characters, and a live GPS map. Expect a 2–3 hour self-guided experience that blends urban history with puzzle-solving and a built-in scoring system.
A cold morning in downtown Kingsport sets the scene: brick sidewalks echo with footsteps, storefront windows throw shards of light across Main Street, and an unseen narrator assigns you a case. The audio adventure drops you into a procedural mystery that threads through ten mapped locations; choices between a downtown walking route and a driving map on the outskirts shape the pace and perspective of the story.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by Hearo · Kingsport, Tennessee
A cold morning in downtown Kingsport sets the scene: brick sidewalks echo with footsteps, storefront windows throw shards of light across Main Street, and an unseen narrator assigns you a case. The audio adventure drops you into a procedural mystery that threads through ten mapped locations; choices between a downtown walking route and a driving map on the outskirts shape the pace and perspective of the story.
Kingsport’s grid was laid out during the late 19th century as the city grew around river commerce, and the tour uses that layered urban fabric—old warehouses, civic buildings, and side streets—to stage clues and character beats. The geology of the region—folded ridges and the nearby Appalachian foothills—doesn’t intrude on the route, but the city’s history of textile mills and rail ties gives the locations a lived-in, slightly weathered character the story exploits.
Locals will recognize cultural touchstones: the reclaimed industrial façades, small downtown cafés, and the slow current of the nearby South Fork Holston River daring you to linger. The game’s recorded cast brings tension and humor, and a built-in scoring system measures how neatly you piece clues together.
Practically: plan for roughly 2–3 hours, charge your phone, and use earbuds to catch dialogue cues. Walking maps demand comfortable shoes and basic urban navigation; driving maps let you stay warm but require attentive parking at waypoints. The app works offline for audio playback but needs cell service for live GPS turn-by-turn. Play solo, pair up, or compete in small teams—each device equals one playable group.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; walking route is urban and flat, driving route requires minimal mobility
Yes—download the Hearo app and the specific Kingsport game as instructed in your confirmation email to ensure audio and maps function.
Yes—the driving map is designed for vehicle playback; one device/booking can serve the whole car’s audio needs.
The story contains mature language and themes and may not be suitable for younger children—review content notes before booking.
Audio typically plays offline once downloaded, but live GPS features require cell service; download materials and keep a map screenshot as backup.
Kingsport grew as a river and rail hub in the late 1800s and repurposed mill buildings now anchor much of downtown’s architectural character.
Stick to sidewalks and marked parking to limit wear on green spaces; Kingsport encourages supporting local businesses you pass through to sustain the downtown economy.
Hearo operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A cold morning in downtown Kingsport sets the scene: brick sidewalks echo with footsteps, storefront windows throw shards of light across Main Street, and an unseen narrator assigns you a case. The audio adventure drops you into a procedural mystery that threads through ten mapped locations; choices between a downtown walking route and a driving map on the outskirts shape the pace and perspective of the story.
A cold morning in downtown Kingsport sets the scene: brick sidewalks echo with footsteps, storefront windows throw shards of light across Main Street, and an unseen narrator assigns you a case. The audio adventure drops you into a procedural mystery that threads through ten mapped locations; choices between a downtown walking route and a driving map on the outskirts shape the pace and perspective of the story.
Kingsport’s grid was laid out during the late 19th century as the city grew around river commerce, and the tour uses that layered urban fabric—old warehouses, civic buildings, and side streets—to stage clues and character beats. The geology of the region—folded ridges and the nearby Appalachian foothills—doesn’t intrude on the route, but the city’s history of textile mills and rail ties gives the locations a lived-in, slightly weathered character the story exploits.
Locals will recognize cultural touchstones: the reclaimed industrial façades, small downtown cafés, and the slow current of the nearby South Fork Holston River daring you to linger. The game’s recorded cast brings tension and humor, and a built-in scoring system measures how neatly you piece clues together.
Practically: plan for roughly 2–3 hours, charge your phone, and use earbuds to catch dialogue cues. Walking maps demand comfortable shoes and basic urban navigation; driving maps let you stay warm but require attentive parking at waypoints. The app works offline for audio playback but needs cell service for live GPS turn-by-turn. Play solo, pair up, or compete in small teams—each device equals one playable group.