People visiting the Grace Cathedral, one of the most famous and historic buildings located in the city of San Francisco, can now take their engagement with the cathedral to the next level thanks to the introduction of a brand new iPhone app called GraceGuide.
The GraceGuide app, developed by digital and mobile content maker Antenna, offers a number of features including an audio tour that gives visitors the maximum level of context and content to help inform their tour of the cathedral. The app even includes a 30-minute scavenger hunt that challenges younger users to uncover a number of clues in order to find secret treasures scattered around the cathedral. This feature is designed to use the digital technologies that young people are so comfortable with to help them engage with the Grace Cathedral in a more meaningful way.
Cathedral Discovery Apps
This App Uses Audio & Games to Help Families Explore the Grace Cathedral
Trend Themes
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