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Alexandria Scavenger Hunt: Old Town Made New

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Two hours. One epic Alexandria adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Alexandria 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 Alexandria. This top rated Alexandria scavenger hunt is 1.47 miles and has 7 stops.

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Activity Info: Old Town Made New

George Washington called Alexandria home, and every president since has walked these historic streets. On todayʼs epic scavenger hunt of Alexandria, youʼll see that behind Old Townʼs hard brick exterior is a wealth of storied buildings, tranquil parks and cultural wonders. Loop around the city and learn the incredible history behind the most iconic landmarks. Itʼs time to strap on those walking shoes, round up some friends and book your Alexandria scavenger hunt today!

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

Some of what you'll see: Christ Church, Market Square, Waterfront Park

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How It Works: Old Town Made New

Explore Alexandria 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: 301 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22314, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.47 Mi (2.36 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Competitive Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Old Town Made New

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

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The Yipping Yoshi

The Yipping Yoshi

Score: 6000
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Frank's birthday

Frank's birthday

Score: 5800
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Old Town Crew

Team: Old Town Crew

Score: 5600

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Great fun for a family group! We will definitely purchase another one for a different city!

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Loved it! Did this with wife and it’s a bonding experience!

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Can’t wait to do this again!!

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Absolutely awesome way to get to know our area! Will definitely do this again!

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I loved using the scavenger hunt app to explore Old Town. It turned our walk into an exciting adventure filled with challenges!

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A fantastic thing to do in Alexandria! The app made it easy to navigate from one historic site to another, keeping us engaged throughout.

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This scavenger hunt walking tour in Old Town is a must-do! It brought history to life as we explored each unique location.

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The Alexandria scavenger hunt was an amazing experience. We learned so much about Old Town while having a great time outdoors.

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Perfect for tourists wanting to see points of interest in Alexandria. I loved how interactive it was, especially at Market Square.

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Such a fun way to see Alexandria! The scavenger hunt led us through charming streets and iconic spots like the Athenaeum.

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Exploring the historic Old Town neighborhood was a highlight of our trip. Each stop revealed fascinating stories and beautiful sights.

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This outdoor activity around the Alexandria waterfront was perfect for a sunny day. The views were stunning as we walked to Christ Church.

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What a fun date idea in Old Town! We enjoyed discovering hidden gems like Gadsby’s Tavern while solving puzzles together.

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I had a blast exploring the Alexandria scavenger hunt with my family. The kids loved finding clues at Waterfront Park and Market Square.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure. It made exploring the historic sites of Alexandria easy and enjoyable!

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If you're looking for things to do in Alexandria, this scavenger hunt walking tour is a must-do! So much fun exploring!

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We enjoyed a wonderful walking tour of the Old Town neighborhood, discovering places like Christ Church and Market Square along the way.

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The Alexandria scavenger hunt was such a great experience! I loved uncovering hidden gems throughout Old Town.

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This scavenger hunt is perfect for tourists wanting to see iconic spots in Alexandria. I loved every moment of it.

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Had so much fun doing this scavenger hunt in the charming city of Alexandria. It felt like an adventure through history.

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Exploring the Old Town neighborhood was amazing. Each stop like Gadsby’s Tavern revealed fascinating stories from the past.

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What a fantastic outdoor activity in Alexandria. The historic Friendship Firehouse was such a gem on our scavenger hunt.

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This was a fun date idea in Old Town. Walking around Market Square and Gadsby’s Tavern made for great memories together.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Alexandria scavenger hunt. The Athenaeum and Christ Church were highlights for my family.

Emily J.

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The scavenger hunt app made exploring Old Town easy and interactive. I loved every moment, especially at Gadsby’s Tavern!

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If you're looking for things to do in Alexandria, this scavenger hunt is it! The mix of history and fun made it unforgettable.

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This walking tour of Old Town was so enjoyable! Solving puzzles while visiting iconic spots kept us engaged and entertained.

Daniel M.

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We had an amazing time on this Old Town scavenger hunt. It made exploring feel like an adventure filled with history and charm.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around Alexandria. The art at the Torpedo Factory was truly inspiring!

James M.

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This Alexandria scavenger hunt is such a fun thing to do. I loved discovering hidden gems like Friendship Firehouse along the way.

Laura D.

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Exploring the historic sites of Old Town through this scavenger hunt was incredible. Christ Church Alexandria is simply stunning.

David B.

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What a great outdoor activity in Alexandria! Walking along the Waterfront Park while solving clues was both fun and refreshing.

Sarah W.

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This scavenger hunt was perfect for our date in Old Town. We enjoyed the charming streets and Gadsby’s Tavern made for a romantic backdrop.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Alexandria scavenger hunt with my family. The Torpedo Factory Art Center was a highlight for us all.

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Using ScavengerHunt.com made exploring the city so much fun. The app guided us through every exciting location effortlessly.

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If you're looking for things to do in Alexandria, this scavenger hunt walking tour is definitely worth checking out!

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This walking tour of Old Town was fantastic. I loved how we got to see iconic places like The Lyceum and more!

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The scavenger hunt was an unforgettable experience in Old Town. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for adventure.

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As a tourist, this Alexandria scavenger hunt was perfect for seeing all the key points of interest without feeling rushed.

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I loved this scavenger hunt in Alexandria. It was a fun way to discover hidden gems while enjoying the beautiful scenery.

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Exploring the Old Town neighborhood was amazing. Each stop like Gadsby’s Tavern offered unique insights into local history.

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What a great outdoor activity around Alexandria. Walking through historic spots like The Lyceum made it even better.

Sarah W.

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This was such a fun date idea in Old Town. We enjoyed the puzzles while visiting Market Square and the Torpedo Factory Art Center.

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I had a blast exploring the Alexandria scavenger hunt. The Athenaeum and Gadsby’s Tavern were highlights for my family.

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Old Town Made New 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: Market Square, Christ Church, Waterfront Park. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Alexandria team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Old Town Made New scavenger hunt into the engaging, energizing team building activity your company needs. Our team can customize any team building scavenger hunt to include a tailored route, a special starting and ending location, custom questions about your company, and your logo. Click here for more info on how to start your Alexandria team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Alexandria 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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