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Which Dallas game is right for you?
Scavenger hunt★ 5.0 (1)
Best for first-timers, couples and families: solve a riddle at each of the 10 stops, then unlock the stories and legends of Dallas, from cattle drives to 1963.
- Time about 3 hours
- Walking about 54 min
- Languages English, German, Spanish
6 US$ - 13 US$See details and book →
Outdoor escape game
For puzzle lovers, friends and team building: crack an independent puzzle hidden at every attraction, with up to three hints whenever you get stuck.
- Time about 2 hours
- Walking about 54 min
- Languages English, German, Spanish
6 US$ - 13 US$See details and book →
Self-guided audio tour
For a relaxed walk without puzzles: listen to stories at each stop as you stroll from the Arts District to the historic West End at your own pace.
- Time about 3 hours
- Walking about 54 min
- Languages English, German, Spanish
5 US$ - 11 US$See details and book →
How it works
- Book online Choose the game and the number of players. Your booking reference arrives by email straight away.
- Get the app Download the World City Trail app from the App Store or Google Play and enter your booking reference.
- Play when you like Start whenever you are ready, walk at your own pace and pause any time. No guide, no fixed schedule.
The route: from Klyde Warren Park to Thanks-Giving Square
The Dallas scavenger hunt starts at Klyde Warren Park and visits the Dallas Museum of Art, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science and the Dallas World Aquarium. You continue to the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, Dealey Plaza and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza, then Pioneer Plaza and the AT&T Discovery District, finishing at Thanks-Giving Square.
The 10 stops cover about 3.8 km, roughly 54 minutes of walking. You can start anywhere or change the order in the app, with Google Maps guiding you. No entry tickets are needed: every riddle uses the outside of the buildings.
- Klyde Warren Park Start
- Dallas Museum of Art
- Perot Museum of Nature and Science
- The Dallas World Aquarium
- Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum
- Dealey Plaza
- John F. Kennedy Memorial Plaza
- Pioneer Plaza
- AT&T Discovery District
- Thanks-Giving Square Finish
Why explore Dallas with a city game
Downtown Dallas packs very different stories into a walkable area. Klyde Warren Park is built on a deck over a freeway, the Arts District gathers museums side by side, Dealey Plaza is where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1963, and Pioneer Plaza remembers the cattle drives with a herd of bronze longhorns.
A game connects these places into one story. Each riddle makes you look closely at sculptures, plaques and façades, and the stories that follow explain what you just saw. Everyone plays on their own phone, there is no schedule, and you can stop for Tex-Mex whenever you like.
- Start in the morning or late afternoon: Texas summers are hot, so plan shade and water breaks.
- Start the escape game in daylight; its puzzles rely on details on monuments and façades.
- Bring water, a charged phone with a power bank and comfortable shoes.
- Combine the game with the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza or one of the Arts District museums.
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Dallas scavenger hunt take?
The Dallas scavenger hunt takes about 3 hours. It has 10 stops and about 54 minutes (3.8 km) of actual walking; the rest is solving riddles and listening to stories. You can pause at any time and continue later or on another day.
Where does the Dallas scavenger hunt start and finish?
It starts at Klyde Warren Park in the Arts District and finishes at Thanks-Giving Square downtown. In the app you can choose a different starting stop or change the order.
Do I need a guide or to book a time slot?
No, you need neither a guide nor a time slot. After booking you receive a reference by email; download the World City Trail app, enter it and start whenever you like.
Is the Dallas scavenger hunt suitable for kids and families?
Yes, the Dallas scavenger hunt works well for families. The riddles need observation and logic, not prior knowledge, so children can join in with an accompanying adult. The route is not suitable for wheelchairs and is difficult with strollers.
Which languages can I play in?
You can play the Dallas scavenger hunt in English, German or Spanish. Audio narration is also available for the stories.
Can we play as a group or for team building?
Yes. Buy one ticket per player and form teams of up to 5 people; larger groups split into several teams. For team building, the outdoor escape game with its independent puzzles is a great fit.
Ready to explore Dallas?
Book the Dallas scavenger hunt now and spend three hours solving riddles from the Arts District to Dealey Plaza, starting whenever you like.
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