San Francisco Haight Ashbury: Hippie Culture
Play a city game where you will follow clues to discover the rich history of San Francisco’s iconic neighborhood Haight Ashbury, the epicenter of the 1967 Summer of Love.
Relive the revolutionary youth-led movement that was characterized by hippie counterculture, freedom of expression, and social justice. Visit the locations in which music legends like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and The Grateful Dead performed free concerts, the homes where these iconic figures resided, and the parks where thousands of young people participated in peaceful demonstrations.
Are you ready to be immersed in the world of peace, love, and rock ‘n’ roll?
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Please note that this game ends in a different place than it starts.
Starting point: Haight Ashbury 1485
Endpoint: Golden Gate Park
- Best during the day
- Best for couples
- Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
- Game ends in another place than it starts
Places you will visit
10
It will take you
67-97 mins
You will walk
4600 steps
Total distance
3.5 km
Highlights
See the homes of music legends Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and The Grateful Dead
Visit the Panhandle and Golden Gate Park, the location of many peaceful demonstrations like the revolutionary Human Be-In
Discover the impact that hippie subculture had on the art, music and social landscape of America
Storyline
You must immerse yourself in the hippie subculture and gain the trust of those around you. As you make your way around Haight-Ashbury, you meet eccentric characters, stumble upon free music concerts, and learn about tolerant values.
Are you ready to find Lana?
Game route
Starting point Haight Ashbury 1485
1485 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117, USAPoints of interest
You will get to discover interesting places along the game route.
Haight Ashbury
Grateful Dead House
Get the app and you're all set
Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
Ratings and Reviews
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