Seattle Gold Rush Quest: Race to the S.S. Portland

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Overview

You're standing in Pioneer Square holding a ticket for the S.S. Portland. The Klondike Gold Rush is calling and the ship won't wait. But something is wrong. People pass right through the space where you are. The city feels familiar and utterly foreign at the same time. And nobody, not one person seems to see you at all.

In this self-guided mystery quest through Seattle's most historic streets, follow clues from Pioneer Square to Pike Place Market to the waterfront, solving puzzles rooted in the real history of the 1897 Gold Rush. Use the free Questo app to navigate 10 stops through old Seattle.

Stand at the site of the Great Seattle Fire, look up at Smith Tower (the tallest building on the west coast for half a century), wander through Pike Place Market before the crowds, and reach the waterfront where the S.S. Portland once docked with two tons of Klondike gold.

Every stop pulls you deeper into a story with a twist you won't see coming.

What's Included

  • Flexible scheduling — start anytime, play at your own pace
  • A story with a twist ending — something strange is happening, and you'll find out what
  • The real history of Seattle's 1897 Klondike Gold Rush woven into every stop
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the app)
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Meeting Location

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401 South Jackson Street
Seattle, WA 98104, USA

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1401 Alaskan Way
Seattle, WA 98101, USA

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Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (pass by)

Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park is a national historical park operated by the National Park Service that seeks to commemorate the Klondike Gold Rush of the late 1890s.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Occidental Park (pass by)

The park's totem poles and woodcarvings are by Duane Pasco (1970s). They were donated by art gallery owner Richard White and installed in the 1980's. "The tallest totem, Sun and Raven, tells the story of Raven's theft of the moon and was created for the 1974 Spokane World's Fair. The nearby Man Riding on Tail of Whale was carved in 1971. The westernmost of the two facing figures is Tsonoqua, a mythological giantess and 'nightmare bringer' invoked by exasperated North Coast mothers to frighten their children into obedience.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Pioneer Square (pass by)

Art galleries, coffee shops and trendy bars fill Pioneer Square’s late-1800s Romanesque Revival buildings. Tourists explore subterranean streets on the guided Underground Tour, and learn about Seattle’s roots at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park. Office workers unwind in secluded Waterfall Garden Park or grab lunch from food trucks at Occidental Square, a plaza with bistro tables and bocce courts.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Smith Tower Visitor Experience (pass by)

Smith Tower is a skyscraper in the Pioneer Square neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States. Completed in 1914, the 38-story, 484 ft tower is the oldest skyscraper in the city and was among the tallest skyscrapers outside New York City at the time of its completion.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Federal Office Building (pass by)

Constructed in 1933, the Seattle Federal Office Building (FOB) was the first building in Seattle specifically designed for offices of the federal government. The designer of record was James A. Wetmore, the Department of the Treasury's Supervising Architect. Among its first tenants were 52 federal agencies, the largest of which was the Department of the Treasury.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Eyes On You Seattle (pass by)

Eye care professionals specialize in understanding how the human eye really works, as well as diseases and conditions that affect your vision – many of which do not have obvious symptoms. The Eyes on You medical center has a professional team and a history you will want to know.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Seattle Art Museum (pass by)

SAM traces its origins to the Seattle Fine Arts Society (organized 1905) and the Washington Arts Association (organized 1906), which merged in 1917, keeping the Fine Arts Society name. In 1931 the group renamed itself as the Art Institute of Seattle. The Art Institute housed its collection in Henry House, the former home, on Capitol Hill, of the collector and founder of the Henry Art Gallery, Horace C. Henry (1844–1928).Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Pike Place Market (pass by)

Pike Place Market is a special community within the heart of Seattle’s downtown. More than the city’s beloved public market, Pike Place Market is a vibrant neighborhood comprised of hundreds of farmers, craftspeople, small businesses and residents. Each group is an important and vital makeup of the Pike Place Neighborhood.In addition to preserving and protecting the historic buildings and character of the nine-acre historic district and serving as an incubator and supporter of farmers, artisans and small businesses, the Pike Place Market was chartered by the City of Seattle to provide services for low-income individuals.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Victor Steinbrueck Park (pass by)

Victor Steinbrueck Park is located at the north end of Pike Place Market. On a summer afternoon, the park bustles with a lively combination of neighborhood residents, visitors, tourists, and people who work in the area - all enjoying picnics, sunbathing, playing and relaxing on the park's lawn, benches, and tables.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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Beneath the Streets (pass by)

Beneath the Streets focuses on factual, historical information that details the birth of our city, 1890’s architecture, and several other stories including the Klondike Gold Rush, Skid Row, and the Coast Salish Peoples that first inhabited the area.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Seattle Gold Rush Quest: Race to the S.S. Portland?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (PDT). Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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Average 3.92 out of 5 stars based on 25 adventurer reviews collected by Top10Adventures® and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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What's Included

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  • Flexible scheduling — start anytime, play at your own pace
  • A story with a twist ending — something strange is happening, and you'll find out what
  • The real history of Seattle's 1897 Klondike Gold Rush woven into every stop
  • Play as a team (up to 3 per device) or solo
  • Puzzles at Pioneer Square, Pike Place Market, Smith Tower, and the Gold Rush sites
  • Freedom to pause anytime, explore Pike Place Market, or grab coffee
  • Self-guided mystery quest through Seattle's historic waterfront
  • Live tour guide (self-guided via the app)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (PDT).

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