Providence
Web-to-app city quest

Play the city game of Providence

An interactive adventure through Providence. Join the Order of the Secret Map, solve puzzles and uncover highlights and hidden gems at your own pace.

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6.3km route

The story

The Order of the Secret Map

Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route through Providence that ordinary visitors never truly see. Walk beneath the art deco crown of the Superman Building, feel the hush among Memorial Park’s trees, and wander the fragrant halls of the Athenaeum. Discover the city’s invisible network.

A glimpse of the story — discover the rest while playing.

About this city walk

Discover Providence on a self-guided walking tour

Our interactive walking tour of Providence blends a classic city walk with an escape game. You get a real tour guide in your pocket that takes you past the must-see landmarks of Providence and the hidden gems only locals know.

No schedules, no group, no headset. You play the city walk whenever you want, at your own pace. Perfect for things to do in Providence — solo, with friends, with kids, or as an activity for a city break, bachelor party or team outing.

Along the way you solve puzzles, collect letters and uncover the mystery of The Order of the Secret Map. A unique way to get to know Providence — more than a regular walking tour, and a fraction of the price of a live guide.

Why players love CityWalkGems

At your pace

No schedules or groups. Start, pause and resume whenever you want.

Highlights + gems

The must-sees plus spots even locals sometimes miss.

Story in every street

History and mystery woven through the city itself.

A fraction of a guide

A real private guide in your pocket, for a fraction of the price.

What you'll see in Providence

Welcome, Explorer. The Order of the Hidden Map has opened a route through Providence that ordinary visitors never truly see. Walk beneath the art deco crown of the Superman Building, feel the hush among Memorial Park’s trees, and wander the fragrant halls of the Athenaeum. Discover the city’s invisible network.

Along the way you'll pass RISD Museum, The Providence Athenaeum, Superman Building, Roger Williams National Memorial and The John Brown House Museum — and beyond these highlights you'll discover plenty more, including 7 hidden gems in Providence that only locals know about.

Ready for the adventure?

Start your mission in Providence

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