Walk or drive a staged murder investigation through Sioux Falls, following audio clues across ten mapped locations. This app-driven experience blends local history, river-side geology and a scored detective mode for solo or team play.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
On a crisp morning the Big Sioux River pushes past quartzite ledges and the city hum—your narrator says a crime has been committed. You start at a revealed downtown point or Park Access Road, plug in earbuds and let actors guide you through ten mapped locations where storefronts, alleys and parks become crime scenes.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2–3 hours
Fitness Level
Light urban walking ability; suitable for most fitness levels with short standing and walking segments
Wildlife
History
Sioux Falls grew around the falls of the Big Sioux River; the exposed Sioux quartzite shaped early milling, quarrying and the city’s early layout.
Conservation
Respect private property and local parks—stay on sidewalks and marked paths; the app encourages low-impact exploration and uses existing public spaces rather than creating new trails.
Reserve your spot on the Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Sioux Falls SD today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Download and test the Hearo app before you arrive
Install the app, allow location permissions and load the experience so you can start immediately at the revealed starting point.
Use earbuds for walking maps
Earbuds improve clarity of dialogue and ambient cues—limit 2 people per device for best listening on foot.
Follow traffic rules on driving routes
If you choose the driving map, designate a driver; play audio through the car stereo and pause at safe pullouts to investigate.
Plan for 2–3 hours with pauses
Play at your own pace—stopping to read plaques or inspect façades makes solving easier and more enjoyable.
Smartphone (charged)
Runs the Hearo app and GPS-enabled map for the experience.
Earbuds or headphones
Crucial for hearing dialogue and clues clearly, especially in busy downtown areas.
Comfortable walking shoes
Paved sidewalks and short grassy sections require supportive footwear for 2–3 hours.
Weather layer or light jacket
River breezes and seasonal swings make a windproof layer useful, especially in cooler months.
winter