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Hartford Scavenger Hunt: The Riches Of Hartford

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Two hours. One epic Hartford adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Hartford 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 Hartford. This top rated Hartford scavenger hunt is 2.06 miles and has 10 stops.

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Activity Info: The Riches Of Hartford

Hartford was once the richest city in America, a manufacturing mecca during the Industrial Revolution. Todayʼs epic scavenger hunt of Hartford will lead you along the storied streets of Connecticutʼs beautiful capital, taking you to all the best sights. Along the way, you'll meet a pioneering governor, theatrical reverend, and several famous war heroes, American and otherwise. It's time to strap on those walking shoes, round up some friends and book your Hartford scavenger hunt today! 

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

Some of what you'll see: Bushnell Center for Performing Arts, Connecticut State Capitol, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art

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How It Works: The Riches Of Hartford

Explore Hartford 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: Connecticut State Capitol, 210 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT 06106, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 2.06 Mi (3.31 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Fun & Historic

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For The Riches Of Hartford

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 Hartford 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 Hartford 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 Hartford leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: Colli Family

Score: 6000
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Score: 5800
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Score: 5600

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I did this for my 41st Bday with my husband. It was so much fun!! We are bringing the kids next time. Great way to spend your time, walking and stimulating your mind.

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Great team event!!

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Awesome date night and gift!

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If you're looking for things to do in Hartford, this is it! The scavenger hunt app made navigating Downtown super easy and engaging.

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This Hartford scavenger hunt was an excellent walking tour, allowing us to explore iconic locations while solving puzzles with friends.

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We had an awesome time on this Downtown scavenger hunt, uncovering fascinating facts about places like First Church of Christ along the way.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Hartford while enjoying some friendly competition on this scavenger hunt adventure.

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This was such a fun thing to do in the insurance capital. The Hartford scavenger hunt led us to amazing art and history we never knew existed.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was a highlight of our day. We loved finding hidden gems at each stop on the Hartford scavenger hunt.

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The scavenger hunt was a fantastic outdoor activity around Downtown. Walking through historic sites like the Connecticut State Capitol was refreshing.

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I had a blast exploring Bushnell Park and the Old State House with my family during the Hartford scavenger hunt. Perfect for kids and adults alike.

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Using the ScavengerHunt.com app made exploring downtown so easy and fun! Can't wait to try another adventure soon!

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If you're looking for things to do in downtown, this is it! The scavenger hunt led us to so many interesting spots.

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The walking tour aspect made it even more enjoyable. I loved how interactive this Hartford scavenger hunt was.

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We had an incredible time on this downtown scavenger hunt. It really showcased all that Hartford has to offer!

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest in Hartford. The Connecticut State Capitol took my breath away!

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This scavenger hunt is such a fun thing to do in the insurance capital. I loved learning about the history while walking around.

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Exploring the hidden gems of downtown Hartford was amazing. The Goodwin Hotel added a touch of elegance to our adventure.

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What a great outdoor activity! Walking through Bushnell Park and seeing the Capitol made this Hartford scavenger hunt unforgettable.

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This scavenger hunt in downtown Hartford was perfect for our date. We loved the Bushnell Center and the beautiful park.

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I had a blast exploring Hartford with this scavenger hunt. The Soldiers and Sailors Arch was a highlight for sure.

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There are so many things to do in Hartford and this scavenger hunt walking tour is one of the best ways to explore them all!

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This walking tour around Downtown was fantastic. It felt more like an adventure than just sightseeing with friends.

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The Hartford scavenger hunt was an amazing experience. I loved every moment wandering through Downtown discovering new things.

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If you're visiting Hartford, this is a great way to see all the points of interest around the city while having fun.

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Hartford is full of surprises. This scavenger hunt let us discover so many interesting spots we never knew existed.

Laura J.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was a highlight for me. Each stop like Butler-McCook Homestead revealed hidden gems.

David B.

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This outdoor activity in Downtown was perfect. Walking from Travelers Tower to First Church of Christ was such a delight.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Hartford. We enjoyed solving puzzles at the Old State House and strolling through Downtown.

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I had a blast exploring the Hartford scavenger hunt. The Soldiers and Sailors Arch was breathtaking and the kids loved it.

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I loved using ScavengerHunt.com for our adventure in Hartford. It turned our walk into an exciting treasure hunt through history!

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If you're looking for things to do in Hartford, this is it! The app made everything easy and fun as we discovered new spots.

Brian L.

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This scavenger hunt walking tour through Downtown was both engaging and informative. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to explore!

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We had a fantastic time on this Downtown scavenger hunt. It really brought out the explorer in us as we wandered around.

Chris M.

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This was a great way for tourists to see points of interest around Hartford. The Old State House was particularly fascinating!

Laura G.

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Hartford is such an interesting place! The scavenger hunt let us discover so much about its history and culture while having fun.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was amazing. Each stop like Travelers Tower revealed hidden gems I never noticed before.

David W.

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The outdoor activity around Downtown was refreshing. Walking to Soldiers and Sailors Arch made it even more enjoyable.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Hartford! We loved solving puzzles while visiting the Connecticut State Capitol together.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Hartford scavenger hunt with my family. The Butler-McCook Homestead was a highlight for us all.

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The Riches Of Hartford will help you discover new exciting things, taking you to popular attractions and secret sites even the locals don't know about. We'll lead you to 'must-see' landmarks and treasures including: Connecticut State Capitol, Bushnell Center for Performing Arts, Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
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It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Hartford scavenger hunt or any ScavengerHunt.com city scavenger hunt (we have more than 400 hunts in cities across the globe). After securing your tickets, choose the city you want to explore. Download the Let's Roam app (our awesome parent company), select your adventure/activity, and start your epic journey!
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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