49 locations

Small scraps of paper scattered around Whysoserious.com link to 48 clues regarding numerous US cities.

Denver

In an alley between Champa and Curtis just off of 15th street, you'll see a lovely fellow pointing to a door. Don't go in or knock, just look.

Austin

Near Riverside & Barton Springs is a car wash with a mural. Go there, then find a nearby manhole that says SEWAR, stand on it and scan the skyline. I'd like to buy a vowel.

New York

Stand on the 16-pointed star at 57th & Lexington. Cast your eyes to the skies, but don't be afraid to lie if you have to.

Boston

In front of Old City Hall, look for what lies between the quaver and the mus.

DC

Start at the spinning horses on The Mall. Head northeast to the home of the non-moving objects. Inside its confines, you'll find granite seating for six. Any seat will do.

Detroit

Stand under the People Mover at Library & Farmer, and look away! Look away! From pup-petland (sic.)

DC

Dial in what you need below Lat. 38°53'N"Long. 77°01'W" at Lat 38°53'18"N Long. 77°01'33"W

Albuquerque

On San Felipe between Church and Charlevoix, go to the sign post for Patio Escondido. Follow the path to the back to find a chapel. To the right of the door you will see your prize.

Chicago

Start at the corner of Wabash & Jerusalem 3000. Look for the clock. At the clock head in the direction of the E1.

You'll get to a place named for a train-not an aboveground train-next to the parking garage entrance. Across the entrance on the other side, you'll find what you seek in the lime green circle.

Minneapolis

Under the giant red orb with a name that is befitting, at the corner of Hennepin & 9th.

Denver

Standing on Champa under a giant question mark, look towards the "Old West" past 16th street. Keep your chin up.

Cleveland

Where five streets come together under the lizard's winking eye, you can hear the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd.

Well, you could if the Tribe hadn't choked. Head west on the street named for a great lake. Stick to the south side of the street, and when you see 5 newspaper boxes, stop.

Across the street is a doorway identified by a stone shield yielding your reward.

Phoenix

In front of South Point High you'll see your target encircled and under bars.

Los Angeles

Start at the old trolley station on E 12th and San Julien. Head northeast, past the Golden Star and the disco song.

When you hit the first intersection, cross to the far side, then turn to walk away from the honeypot. Con-tinue (sic.) until you stand between two 8's at the Private Property sign. Look across the street to your cardinal prize.

Pittsburgh

Head to Grandview & Oneida. Take the 50¢ tour, if you're so inclined.

Find the drive gear and look straight up from the 22, as long as it's not spinning.

Minneapolis

At the old Pillsbury building that stands near the bank of the Mississippi, follow the "lower trail" right to your goal.

Austin

Start at the market at 6th & Lamar. Find the Amtrak sign by the tracks. Walk west along the tracks to the second light pole and peer through the trees until you see red.

Boston

Stand on the west corner of Atlantic Ave. & Summer St. Look across Atlantic above the three blue senti-nels (sic.)