THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Transform downtown Huntington into a staged crime scene with an app-led audio mystery. Choose a walking or driving route, follow 10 mapped stops, gather clues and issue an arrest warrant in this 2–3 hour interactive detective experience.
Transform downtown Huntington into a staged crime scene with an app-led audio mystery. Choose a walking or driving route, follow 10 mapped stops, gather clues and issue an arrest warrant in this 2–3 hour interactive detective experience.
On a humid late-afternoon in downtown Huntington, a narrator’s voice drops into your ear and the city rearranges itself into a crime scene. Storefronts, alleyways and the Ohio River’s edge become clues; strangers on the sidewalk are background noise for an unfolding audio drama.
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Operated by Hearo · Huntington, West Virginia
On a humid late-afternoon in downtown Huntington, a narrator’s voice drops into your ear and the city rearranges itself into a crime scene. Storefronts, alleyways and the Ohio River’s edge become clues; strangers on the sidewalk are background noise for an unfolding audio drama.
The experience leans on Huntington’s real past — a railroad boomtown founded by Collis P. Huntington in the 1870s — and the city’s grid of brick commercial buildings, riverfront roads and neighborhood pockets. Geologically, the game sits where the Ohio River carves through the western edge of the Appalachian Plateau; streets rise and fall with gentle urban hills rather than mountain switchbacks. Local culture shows up in the audio through regional accents, references to Guyandotte’s historic river village, and the working-class grit of a former rail hub.
Practically, this is a mobile app-driven mystery with two route types: a 10-location walking map through downtown or a driving map that uses 5347 Country Club Dr as its starting point for the outskirts. Plan 2–3 hours; the app (Hearo) provides GPS navigation, character voices and a built-in scoring system. Earbuds and a fully charged phone matter as much as curiosity: audio clarity determines whether you catch a whispered alibi or a passing siren.
Players can work solo, pair up, or split into teams; organizers recommend no more than two people per device on the walking route. Be mindful of traffic, downtown parking, and local businesses — the route threads active public streets. Finish by submitting your arrest warrant in the app and compare your Case Performance Score.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Light urban walking or passive driving; suitable for most adults and families comfortable with short walks and standing.
Expect about 2–3 hours; you can pause the audio and take breaks, so total time depends on your pace and whether you walk or drive between stops.
The game contains mature themes (profanity, references to sex, violence and drug use) so it may not be suitable for young children; parental discretion is advised.
For walking maps, a maximum of two people per device is recommended for audio clarity; driving maps can be played by an entire vehicle using the car stereo.
The driving map’s starting point is 5347 Country Club Dr, Huntington, WV 25705; the walking map’s starting location is released after booking in the confirmation email.
Huntington grew rapidly after the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway arrived in the 1870s; the city’s downtown layout and many brick buildings reflect that rail-driven boom.
Keep audio tours low-impact: stick to sidewalks, avoid trampling riverbanks, and support local businesses you pass to help sustain downtown vibrancy.
Hearo operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
On a humid late-afternoon in downtown Huntington, a narrator’s voice drops into your ear and the city rearranges itself into a crime scene. Storefronts, alleyways and the Ohio River’s edge become clues; strangers on the sidewalk are background noise for an unfolding audio drama.
On a humid late-afternoon in downtown Huntington, a narrator’s voice drops into your ear and the city rearranges itself into a crime scene. Storefronts, alleyways and the Ohio River’s edge become clues; strangers on the sidewalk are background noise for an unfolding audio drama.
The experience leans on Huntington’s real past — a railroad boomtown founded by Collis P. Huntington in the 1870s — and the city’s grid of brick commercial buildings, riverfront roads and neighborhood pockets. Geologically, the game sits where the Ohio River carves through the western edge of the Appalachian Plateau; streets rise and fall with gentle urban hills rather than mountain switchbacks. Local culture shows up in the audio through regional accents, references to Guyandotte’s historic river village, and the working-class grit of a former rail hub.
Practically, this is a mobile app-driven mystery with two route types: a 10-location walking map through downtown or a driving map that uses 5347 Country Club Dr as its starting point for the outskirts. Plan 2–3 hours; the app (Hearo) provides GPS navigation, character voices and a built-in scoring system. Earbuds and a fully charged phone matter as much as curiosity: audio clarity determines whether you catch a whispered alibi or a passing siren.
Players can work solo, pair up, or split into teams; organizers recommend no more than two people per device on the walking route. Be mindful of traffic, downtown parking, and local businesses — the route threads active public streets. Finish by submitting your arrest warrant in the app and compare your Case Performance Score.