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Washington Scavenger Hunt: The Ghosts of Washington D.C.

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Two hours. One epic Washington adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Washington you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Washington. This top rated Washington scavenger hunt is 1.64 miles and has 8 stops.

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Activity Info: The Ghosts of Washington D.C.

On this fun-filled ghost hunt of Washington, explore the city's most haunted landmarks, including the White House, Ford's Theatre, and Hay-Adams Hotel. Along the way, you'll meet the ghosts of assassinated presidents, Shakespearean actors, and first ladies. Hold those you love dear, and book your ghost tour scavenger hunt of Washington today!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the culture, and history of Washington.

Some of what you'll see: Ford's Theatre, White House, Hay-Adams Hotel

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How It Works: The Ghosts of Washington D.C.

Explore Washington like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.

Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 511 10th St NW, Washington D.C., DC 20004, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.64 Mi (2.64 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Fun & Historic

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For The Ghosts of Washington D.C.

Whether you're heading out for a weekend getaway, throwing a surprise birthday party for your best friend, or celebrating your bachelorette party, the fun never stops with ScavengerHunt.com.

Our Washington scavenger hunts are endlessly customizable. Unlock unique challenge types, roles, and other special features as you have a blast, no matter the occassion.

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Earn The Washington Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the Washington leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Thank you all for this grand and spooky hunt!!!!!

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Very fun for the kids and us we would recommend this to someone who has time and is not afraid to get a little exercise !

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Loved using ScavengerHunt.com for our adventure around Washington. It was such a creative way to explore and learn about local history!

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If you're looking for things to do in Washington this scavenger hunt is perfect. It combines history with fun challenges throughout downtown.

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This was an awesome walking tour of Downtown Ghost Tour. I enjoyed learning about places like Decatur House and Hay-Adams Hotel.

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The scavenger hunt was a great adventure in Downtown Ghost Tour. I loved solving puzzles while discovering historical spots along the way.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see iconic points of interest in Washington. The app made it easy to navigate through each location.

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Had so much fun on this Washington scavenger hunt. It felt like a mini-adventure through history while enjoying the city's charm.

Olivia D.

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Exploring the Downtown Ghost Tour neighborhood was amazing. Each stop, from the Treasury Building to Ford's Theatre, had its own story.

James B.

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This was a great outdoor activity around Downtown Ghost Tour. Walking by historic sites made for an unforgettable experience.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Washington. The walking tour led us to hidden gems like Decatur House and Hay-Adams Hotel.

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I had a blast exploring the Washington scavenger hunt with my family. We loved seeing the White House and Ford's Theatre together.

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If you're looking for things to do in Washington, this scavenger hunt walking tour is fantastic! Great way to explore with friends or family.

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We loved this walking tour through Downtown Ghost Tour. It was engaging and informative, especially around the National Theatre area.

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The scavenger hunt was an unforgettable experience in Downtown Ghost Tour. The mix of history and adventure made it truly special.

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As a tourist, this scavenger hunt helped me discover points of interest I would have missed otherwise around Washington's historic sites.

Chris G.

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This Washington scavenger hunt is such a fun way to see iconic spots like Renwick Gallery while learning about our capital's rich history.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the Downtown Ghost Tour neighborhood was amazing. Each stop, especially at Ford's Theatre, revealed hidden gems of history.

David B.

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This outdoor activity around Downtown Ghost Tour was perfect for a sunny day. Walking by Hay-Adams Hotel added to the charm.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Washington. We enjoyed solving puzzles while wandering past the National Theatre and Treasury Building.

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I had a blast exploring the Washington scavenger hunt with my family. The history at Ford's Theatre and Renwick Gallery was fascinating.

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I loved using ScavengerHunt.com to explore downtown. It turned out to be a great way to see all those historic sites while having fun!

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This scavenger hunt walking tour was such a fun thing to do in Washington! We discovered so many cool spots we would have missed otherwise.

Olivia L.

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The walking tour through Downtown Ghost Tour neighborhood was fantastic! I highly recommend this adventure for anyone visiting Washington.

James H.

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This was an amazing scavenger hunt experience in Downtown Ghost Tour. I loved every moment exploring historic buildings with friends.

Laura M.

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A great way for tourists to see iconic points of interest around Washington. The app made navigating easy and engaging.

Chris G.

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Had so much fun doing this scavenger hunt in the capital. It felt great to explore hidden gems like the Renwick Gallery with my friends.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the Downtown Ghost Tour neighborhood was a highlight. The history behind each location made it an unforgettable experience.

David B.

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This Washington scavenger hunt was a fantastic outdoor activity. Walking around the Treasury Building and Renwick Gallery was so enjoyable.

Sarah W.

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What a unique date idea in the heart of Washington. We enjoyed the historic sites like Decatur House while bonding over puzzles.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the National Theatre and White House on this Washington scavenger hunt. Perfect for families looking for fun activities.

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We loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in DC. It made exploring places like the National Theatre so much more enjoyable!

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If you're looking for things to do in Washington, this is it! The scavenger hunt led us through stunning spots like Hay-Adams Hotel.

Olivia H.

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The walking tour through Downtown Ghost Tour was engaging and fun. Each location offered unique insights into Washington's rich history.

Chris M.

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This scavenger hunt was an amazing experience! I loved how it combined history with exploration around the Downtown Ghost Tour area.

Laura G.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Washington. The app guided us smoothly from Decatur House to the Treasury Building.

Daniel M.

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I enjoyed this scavenger hunt as a fun thing to do in Washington. The historic sites made it feel like we were stepping back in time.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the Downtown Ghost Tour neighborhood was such an adventure. Each stop, especially at Ford's Theatre, had fascinating stories to tell.

David B.

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This outdoor activity was perfect for a sunny day in DC. Walking by Hay-Adams Hotel and learning about its history was fantastic.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Washington. We loved solving puzzles while walking past the National Theatre and Treasury Building.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Washington scavenger hunt with my family. The Decatur House and Ford's Theatre were highlights for us.

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FAQs.

Every scavenger hunt, whether in your home or outside, is designed to bring teams together. Outdoor hunts are a fun way to explore with your friends and family and help groups see the city in an exciting new way. Our In-Home hunts are designed to help kill boredom and help you learn more about each other. Be prepared to learn something new and have a great time. Our software helps us customize your scavenger hunt to your tastes as you solve clues. At the end of your hunt, you'll be ready to do it in another city! Get Your Gift or Tickets
Your scavenger hunt will lead your group across town to the best-known landmarks as well as hidden gems. Along the way, you and your teammates will complete fun photo challenges, test your knowledge of local trivia, and solve riddles that will bring your entire group together. ScavengerHunt.com by Let's Roam is a great way to explore a new city or learn more about an old favorite. Learn how it works.
Yes, our scavenger hunts are socially distant and outdoors. Questions are hidden on plaques, statues, and more outside. You won’t enter buildings and will only interact with your family/friend bubble. These wacky walking adventures are the perfect way to explore in a safe manner. Your group can pause at any time and take a break. Challenges are often off the beaten path and away from heavily trafficked tourist attractions.
Our one-of-a-kind in-home scavenger hunts help you, your friends, family or date explore, discover, and connect. All you’ll need is your phone, your team, and your home. The interactive Let’s Roam app will present you with a series of challenges and questions ranging in difficulty and point value.
Our scavenger hunt tickets are flexible and can be used in any of our locations for up to two years. When you purchase as a gift you will receive an instant printable card for the recipient.
Our scavenger hunts take about 2 hours. You can pause your scavenger hunt if you'd like to explore a stop on the hunt or get drinks/food along the way.
Whenever you're ready to explore! If you're doing an outdoor hunt, daylight may help you find some clues, you can go any day, any time (even holidays). You will never be asked to go inside buildings on your hunt, so you don't have to worry about business hours. No reservation is required for groups of less than 20.
During your hunt each person will be texted photo challenges, trivia, and other activities for everyone to do together. We recommend purchasing a role for everyone in your group and kids over 6. If a person doesn't have their own device, you can have up to 4 roles on a single device. Our app will let you know when to pass the device to them when it's their turn.

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