From treasure hunts to magical puzzles, here’s how to turn your city into a real-life storybook.
Did you know you can hunt for pirate treasure, brew magical potions, or crack secret codes—without leaving your local park?
A growing wave of interactive, location-based adventures is popping up across Atlanta, transforming everyday parks and neighborhoods into immersive storyscapes. These aren’t just walking tours or scavenger hunts—they’re real-world adventures that turn you into the main character.
Picture this: your phone becomes a map, the trees around you hide clues, and each step forward unlocks a new part of a story that reacts to your choices. Think Pokémon Go meets an escape room, or real-life Choose Your Own Adventure, with new stories across genres every couple of months. And yes—it’s all completely free to play.
🔥 3 New Interactive Stories in Atlanta Parks
Thanks to a new collaboration with the City of Atlanta and the Atlanta After School initiative, families across the city can now dive into three brand-new stories, designed for kids, caregivers, and curious adventurers alike.
Created by Tamara Angela | Art by The Junkyard Chef | Narration by Bree Webber
You stumble into a dreamlike version of Atlanta… and someone’s hosting a cookout? Solve riddles, prove your ATL pride, and earn your way home in this surreal city-based challenge. Available in 18 Atlanta parks.
The Atlanta Magical Exploration Society
Created by Tamara Angela | Art by The Junkyard Chef | Narration by Bree Webber
Rain has vanished, and only your puzzle-solving skills can bring it back. Join Dr. Silas in uncovering hidden potion ingredients to save the city from a mysterious drought. Start your magical mission at any participating park.
Created by Natalie Merizalde | Art by The Junkyard Chef | Narration by Bree Webber
You’ve tracked the Fountain of Youth to Atlanta—but a pirate crew is standing in your way. Face their challenges, chart your path, and uncover the truth in this high-stakes treasure hunt.
These new experiences are bite-sized, family-friendly, and perfect for a spontaneous afternoon of fun. They’re playable in 18 parks and rec centers across Atlanta, including:
Adams Park, Anthony Flanagan Memorial Rec Center, Bessie Branham Rec Center, C.T. Martin Natatorium and Rec Center, Coan Park, Collier Park, Dunbar Rec Center, Grant Park, Grove Park, Rev James Orange Rec Center, M.L. King Jr. Rec and Aquatic Center, Peachtree Hills Rec Center, Perkerson Rec Center, Pittman Park, Rosel Fann Rec Center, South Bend Center for Art & Culture, Thomasville Rec Center, William Walker Rec Center.
7 More Ways to Explore Atlanta with Story City
These new park-based stories are just the beginning. There are seven more GPS-triggered adventures across Atlanta neighborhoods that explore everything from jazz to time travel.
- 👽 AGENT 82 (Rodney Cook Sr. Park or Centennial Olympic Park)
Atlanta’s under alien threat—and only you can crack the codes. Choose your difficulty: family-friendly or advanced. - 🌌 THE OMICRON (Downtown)
Explore alternate dimensions in this story-driven scavenger hunt where your choices determine which of five endings you unlock. - ☕ TIPS FROM YOUR BARISTA (Downtown)
Visit five local coffee shops to escape a magical realm—one clue (and one coffee) at a time. - 🗿 THE EARTH GODDESS OF ATLANTA (Piedmont Park)
Help restore the Earth Goddess’s power by turning public art into magic. Perfect for creative duos and small groups. - ⏳ ZENGY TIME TRAVEL TOUR (East of Downtown)
Jump through time to connect the Civil Rights Movement to the Atlanta of today. Great for families and educators. - 🎷 JAZZ BUSKING THROUGH LITTLE FIVE POINTS (Little Five Points)
Follow the sound of jazz as you explore one of Atlanta’s most colorful neighborhoods in this music-fueled scavenger hunt. - 🎨 ATLANTA CULTURAL RENAISSANCE TOUR (Downtown)
Discover 50 years of art, activism, and culture in a creative walking tour that blends public history with hands-on fun.
Ready to uncover Atlanta’s best-kept secrets?
Whether you’re cracking codes with your kids, chasing pirates through the park, or time-traveling downtown, Story City turns Atlanta into your summer playground.
Adventure is waiting — right here in Atlanta
Story City isn’t just for one city—it’s for every city. Whether you’re in Atlanta or across the globe, we’re creating real-world, interactive storytelling experiences that get you moving, playing, and exploring your world in a brand-new way.
So grab your phone, pick your adventure, and get out and play!
There’s already a story waiting for you.
