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Newport Scavenger Hunt: Newport’s History in a New Light

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Two hours. One epic Newport adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Newport 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 Newport. This top rated Newport scavenger hunt is 1.53 miles and has 7 stops.

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Newport’s History in a New Light
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Activity Info: Newport’s History in a New Light

Ahoy there! Get ready to set sail on a thrilling Newport, Rhode Island scavenger hunt through the charming Downtown neighborhood. Join us as we uncover the hidden treasures and fascinating history of this coastal gem. With your trusty team by your side, you'll embark on an adventure like no other. As you wander through the historic streets, you'll stumble upon architectural marvels like the Old Colony House and Trinity Church. Explore Touro Park and marvel at its picturesque beauty, or dive into the world of literature at the renowned Redwood Library and Athenaeum. But that's not all - prepare to be amazed by The Wave and discover the secrets it holds. So gather your crew, put on your thinking caps, and get ready for a day filled with laughter, excitement, and mind-boggling challenges. Whether you're a local looking to rediscover Newport's hidden gems or a curious traveler seeking adventure, our scavenger hunt is sure to leave you with unforgettable memories. Don't miss out

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

Some of what you'll see: Touro Synagogue, Old Colony House, Eisenhower Park

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How It Works: Newport’s History in a New Light

Explore Newport 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: 1 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.53 Mi (2.47 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Fun & Historic

Extra Admissions: None


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

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The Top Rated Scavenger Hunt In Newport

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That's fun! It was something I have always wanted to do!

Victoria Vona

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This is great for exercise and a nice view around a town. I learned so much with my family about our local hunt town. Totally recommended!!!

Lily Sousa

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We had a fun time. Thanks for the experience in Newport. We will definitely come back to this fun town.

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Love this!! Wonderful family day. Thank you.

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I loved it!

Anthoney LaFata

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Very fun!

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Good for something to do fun educational!

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I really loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app for our adventure in Downtown. It made exploring so interactive and engaging!

Ethan W.

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The Newport scavenger hunt is definitely one of the best things to do here. I loved every moment spent discovering local history.

Isabella L.

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I enjoyed this walking tour of Downtown so much. It felt like a treasure hunt as we explored each historical site along the way.

Noah H.

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This was a fantastic Downtown scavenger hunt! Each stop brought something new to discover, making it an unforgettable experience.

Ava M.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Newport. I loved learning about The Wave and Touro Synagogue on this adventure.

Mason G.

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Such a fun thing to do in the Ocean State. The Newport scavenger hunt made us appreciate our city even more while visiting historic spots.

Olivia J.

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Exploring Downtown was such a treat. The Redwood Library and Athenaeum had so much history to uncover during our Newport scavenger hunt.

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This Newport scavenger hunt was an amazing outdoor activity. Walking through Touro Park was refreshing and beautiful.

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What a fun date idea in the City by the Sea. We loved wandering through Eisenhower Park and discovering hidden gems along the way.

Jake J.

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I had a blast exploring the Newport scavenger hunt with my family. The Wave and Touro Synagogue were highlights for us.

Emily S.

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I absolutely loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app to explore Downtown. It made our adventure through historic spots so enjoyable!

Ethan W.

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This scavenger hunt walking tour was so engaging! I loved exploring all the historic buildings around Touro Park and beyond.

Ava L.

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We had an awesome time on this walking tour in the heart of Downtown. It really brought out the charm of Newport's historic sites.

Noah H.

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This was a great Downtown scavenger hunt! I enjoyed learning about local history while walking through beautiful parks.

Sophia M.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest in Newport. The mix of history and fun made it unforgettable.

Liam G.

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This Newport scavenger hunt is such a fun thing to do in the sailing capital. I loved every moment of our adventure around town.

Olivia M.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was a highlight for me. The history behind Touro Synagogue is fascinating, making it a must-see.

James D.

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The Newport scavenger hunt was an amazing outdoor activity. Walking through Eisenhower Park while solving puzzles was such a treat!

Samantha B.

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What a great date idea in the windy city of Newport! We loved discovering hidden gems like the Old Colony House together.

Mark S.

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I had a blast exploring Touro Park and Trinity Church during the Newport scavenger hunt. It was perfect for my family and so much fun.

Emily J.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure. It made exploring Downtown so much easier and more enjoyable!

Sophia A.

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If you're looking for things to do in Newport, this is it! The scavenger hunt was engaging and led us to some incredible historic sites.

Olivia W.

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This walking tour through Downtown was great! I loved how interactive the Newport scavenger hunt was, making every step exciting.

James M.

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The Newport scavenger hunt was an unforgettable experience. Exploring Downtown made it feel like an adventure filled with challenges and surprises.

Laura G.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest in Newport. We enjoyed learning about history while having fun on this scavenger hunt.

Daniel M.

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Such a fun thing to do in the sailing capital of the world. The Newport scavenger hunt led us to hidden gems around town that we loved discovering.

Jessica D.

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Exploring Downtown was amazing during the Newport scavenger hunt. Each stop revealed fascinating history, especially at The Artillery Co.

David B.

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This Newport scavenger hunt is perfect for outdoor lovers. Walking through Downtown, we enjoyed fresh air and stunning views at The Wave.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the city by the sea. The Newport scavenger hunt took us to beautiful spots like Touro Park and Eisenhower Park.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Newport scavenger hunt with my family. The Redwood Library and Athenaeum was a highlight for us all.

Emily J.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in downtown. It made exploring so much easier and fun!

Daniel T.

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The scavenger hunt was an exciting thing to do in Newport. We loved discovering art and history at places like The Artillery Co.

Olivia A.

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We had such a great time on this walking tour of the Downtown neighborhood. The Newport scavenger hunt made history come alive!

James T.

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This was a great Downtown scavenger hunt that kept us engaged while we explored historic sites like Redwood Library and Touro Park.

Laura W.

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A fantastic way for tourists to discover points of interest in Newport. We loved finding clues at Trinity Church and Eisenhower Park.

Brian M.

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Such a fun thing to do in the sailing capital! The Newport scavenger hunt revealed interesting history around every corner.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was a highlight. The Newport scavenger hunt took us to beautiful spots like Touro Park and more.

David B.

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What a great outdoor activity in the heart of downtown. The Newport scavenger hunt led us to some hidden gems like The Artillery Co.

Sarah W.

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This Newport scavenger hunt was an amazing date idea. We enjoyed solving puzzles while wandering through Eisenhower Park and Trinity Church.

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I had a blast exploring Touro Park and the Redwood Library on this Newport scavenger hunt. It was perfect for our family outing.

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Newport’s History in a New Light 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: Old Colony House, Touro Synagogue, Eisenhower Park. 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 Newport 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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