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Wilmington Scavenger Hunt: Uncover the Port City’s Past

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Two hours. One epic Wilmington adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Wilmington 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 Wilmington. This top rated Wilmington scavenger hunt is 1.84 miles and has 7 stops.

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Activity Info: Uncover the Port City’s Past

Wilmingtonʼs prime location on the Cape Fear River put it at the forefront of many major events, from the American Revolution to WWII and beyond! Learn captivating facts about life in historic downtown Wilmington as you hunt for clues.

Pristinely preserved historical sites and a relaxing riverwalk are featured on this Wilmington Scavenger Hunt, all waiting to be explored.

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

Some of what you'll see: Burgwin-Wright Museum, Thalian Hall, Bellamy Mansion Museum

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How It Works: Uncover the Port City’s Past

Explore Wilmington 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: 310 Chestnut St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.84 Mi (2.95 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 Wilmington leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Had a great time we did this as a date night! We also got married at the Bellamy in 2006 so that was an awesome surprise to our hunt!

Stacy Day

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I got this for my daughter for a Christmas gift and we didn’t know exactly what to expect. We did it with three generations of family and everyone was able to do it-sort of! It was super fun and I am looking forward to doing more!

Jennifer Gorczynski

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I said the first challenge was simple but I actually think it was really well done. Fun, easy, altogether worthwhile!

Courtney Surigao

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Can’t believe the second to last stop was where we got Married 14 years ago. Great time

Bradley Day

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A really great way to see the city!

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Downtown. It made exploring places like Bellamy Mansion so much fun!

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This was such a fun thing to do in Wilmington! The challenges kept us engaged as we wandered through beautiful locations downtown.

Olivia W.

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The Wilmington scavenger hunt was an exciting walking tour of downtown. I appreciated how interactive it was while exploring history.

James M.

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Had an incredible time on this Downtown scavenger hunt. It was engaging and educational, showcasing the best of Wilmington.

Laura D.

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This scavenger hunt is perfect for tourists wanting to see Wilmington's history. Loved every moment at Old City Market and more!

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Wilmington is such a charming city! This scavenger hunt let us discover beautiful spots like Thalian Hall that we would have missed.

Jessica G.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood on this scavenger hunt was amazing. Each stop revealed hidden gems like Burgwin-Wright Museum.

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The Wilmington scavenger hunt was a fantastic outdoor activity. We enjoyed walking around the gardens and historic sites downtown.

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What a fun date idea in the Port City! The scavenger hunt led us through Thalian Hall and Latimer House, making it memorable.

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I loved the Wilmington scavenger hunt with my family. Exploring Old City Market and Bellamy Mansion was a blast for all of us.

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I loved using ScavengerHunt.com for this adventure in downtown. It made discovering historic spots like Thalian Hall so enjoyable!

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If you’re looking for things to do in Wilmington, this scavenger hunt is perfect! It combines exploration with fun challenges.

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This walking tour of downtown Wilmington exceeded my expectations. The app made it easy to navigate and enjoy each location.

Daniel M.

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We had an amazing time on this Downtown scavenger hunt. Each stop offered unique insights into our city's rich past.

Ashley G.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Wilmington. Bellamy Mansion was stunning and full of character.

Chris M.

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This scavenger hunt is a must-do in the Port City. It was so much fun learning about local history while enjoying the outdoors.

Jessica D.

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Exploring downtown Wilmington was such a highlight. The Burgwin-Wright Museum had fascinating history that I never knew about.

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The Wilmington scavenger hunt was an awesome outdoor activity. Walking through the Old City Market brought back so many memories.

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What a fun date idea in the Port City! We loved exploring Thalian Hall and discovering hidden gems around downtown.

Michael S.

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I had a fantastic time on the Wilmington scavenger hunt. The Latimer House was beautiful and the gardens were a perfect spot to relax.

Emily J.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Downtown. It made exploring easy and enjoyable while uncovering local history.

Daniel L.

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This Wilmington scavenger hunt is a must-do for anyone looking for things to do in town. It’s fun and interactive with lots of cool challenges!

Megan C.

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The walking tour aspect of this scavenger hunt was awesome! We got to enjoy the fresh air while learning about historic buildings in Downtown.

Jason H.

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We had an incredible time on this Downtown scavenger hunt. It was engaging, educational, and brought us closer together as a group.

Laura M.

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A fantastic activity for tourists wanting to explore Wilmington's history! The scavenger hunt revealed so many interesting points of interest.

Chris G.

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This scavenger hunt in Wilmington was such a fun way to see the city. We loved visiting places like Burgwin-Wright Museum along the way.

Sarah D.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was a highlight of our trip. The scavenger hunt took us to amazing historic sites we would have missed.

David W.

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The Wilmington scavenger hunt is perfect for outdoor lovers. Walking around Downtown and discovering hidden gems was an adventure.

Jessica B.

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What a unique date idea in the Port City. The scavenger hunt led us through beautiful spots like Bellamy Mansion and made for great memories.

Michael S.

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Our family had a blast on the Wilmington scavenger hunt. Exploring the Riverwalk and Old Wilmington City Market was so much fun for everyone.

Emily J.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Downtown. It made exploring so easy and entertaining!

Kevin L.

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So much fun doing this scavenger hunt in Wilmington! It felt great to explore while engaging with interesting landmarks along the way.

Megan C.

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The walking tour aspect of this Wilmington scavenger hunt was enjoyable. We got to stretch our legs while learning about the city's history.

Brian H.

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This scavenger hunt in Downtown was fantastic! It combined fun challenges with beautiful sights, making it an unforgettable experience.

Jessica M.

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A great way for tourists to see iconic spots in Wilmington. The scavenger hunt led us to places we would have missed otherwise.

Chris G.

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Wilmington is such a charming city. This scavenger hunt revealed so much about its past, and I loved every moment of it!

Laura D.

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Exploring Downtown Wilmington was a highlight for me. Each stop like Burgwin-Wright Museum brought fascinating stories to life.

David B.

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This Wilmington scavenger hunt was an amazing outdoor activity. The weather was perfect as we walked around and learned about local history.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the Port City. We strolled through Riverwalk and Thalian Hall, making memories while solving challenges together.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Wilmington scavenger hunt with my family. The kids loved the puzzles and we enjoyed discovering hidden gems.

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Uncover the Port City’s Past 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: Thalian Hall, Burgwin-Wright Museum, Bellamy Mansion Museum. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Wilmington team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Uncover the Port City’s Past 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 Wilmington team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Wilmington 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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