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Washington Scavenger Hunt: Anacostia Astonishing Adventure

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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 1.12 miles and has 8 stops.

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Activity Info: Anacostia Astonishing Adventure

Ready to chair-ish a day of laughter and discovery? Our Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt in the vibrant Anacostia neighborhood is your ticket to fun! As you explore this historic area filled with fascinating landmarks and hidden gems, you‘ll be swept away by the captivating stories that have shaped our great capital. With each step along the winding path of our Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt, you‘ll unravel intriguing tales of proud pioneers who left their mark on this lively district. Discover where a famed freedom fighter once called home, find monumental plaques that unveil captivating historical events, and stroll past establishments that have stood the test of time. But wait – there‘s more! Prepare to be charmed by The Sage himself and uncover the secret behind an iconically oversized seat. Grab your tickets now for a whirlwind adventure through Anacostia‘s rich history and picturesque streets – we promise you won‘t want to miss out

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the sights of Washington.

Some of what you'll see: Big Chair Landmark, Frederick Douglass House, Crossing Lines Historical

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How It Works: Anacostia Astonishing Adventure

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: 1411 W St SE, Washington, DC 20020, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.12 Mi (1.8 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

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 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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Team: Max Power

Score: 2475
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Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2372
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2122

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app to explore Anacostia! It made finding each location like a treasure hunt full of surprises.

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If you want things to do in Washington, this is it! A great scavenger hunt that took us all over the beautiful Anacostia neighborhood.

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This walking tour through Anacostia was fantastic! We learned so much about the history and culture while having fun with friends.

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This was such a fun thing to do in Washington. I loved discovering art and murals while walking through the vibrant streets of Anacostia.

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Exploring the hidden gems of Anacostia was unforgettable. The Booths Escape Plaque gave us a real taste of local history during our adventure.

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What an amazing outdoor activity around Anacostia. Good Times on Good Hope was a fantastic stop during our Washington scavenger hunt.

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This walking tour through Anacostia was delightful! We enjoyed every stop, especially at Uniontown where we learned so much history.

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I loved this scavenger hunt in Anacostia! It was engaging and full of interesting facts about places like Cedar Hill and Booths Escape Plaque.

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A great way for tourists to see Washington's points of interest. The hunt made visiting historic sites like Frederick Douglass's House exciting.

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What a fun way to experience Washington! The scavenger hunt took us to hidden gems like The Big Chair and we learned so much along the way.

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Exploring the Anacostia neighborhood was a highlight of our day. Uniontown had some fascinating stories that brought history to life.

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The Washington scavenger hunt is an amazing outdoor activity. Cedar Hill offered beautiful views and great history about the area.

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This was such a fun date idea in the Anacostia neighborhood. We loved solving puzzles while discovering Frederick Douglass's House.

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We had a fantastic time on the Washington scavenger hunt exploring Booths Escape Plaque and The Big Chair. Perfect for families looking for fun.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Anacostia. It made exploring so easy and fun, especially at Good Times on Good Hope!

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This is definitely one of the best things to do in Washington! Exploring with friends made it even more enjoyable, especially at The Big Chair Landmark.

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We enjoyed a wonderful walking tour of the Anacostia neighborhood during this scavenger hunt. The sights were captivating and full of history.

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The scavenger hunt in Anacostia was fantastic! It brought us closer together as we navigated through the unique spots and challenges along the way.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Washington. F.G. Lindsay Groceries & Meats added so much character to our adventure.

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This Washington scavenger hunt was such a fun way to explore the city. I loved learning about local history while walking through Anacostia.

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Exploring the historic spots in the Anacostia neighborhood was amazing. Uniontown had such great food options too, making it a memorable experience.

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What a fantastic outdoor activity in Anacostia! Walking around and visiting places like The Sage of Anacostia made for an unforgettable day.

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This scavenger hunt was perfect for our date in Washington. We loved solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems like Good Times on Good Hope.

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I had a blast exploring the Anacostia neighborhood on this Washington scavenger hunt. The Big Chair Landmark was a highlight for sure.

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We enjoyed this walking tour through Anacostia so much. Each stop, from The Sage of Anacostia to F.G. Lindsay, was engaging.

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A fantastic way for tourists to explore Washington! The historical sites like Frederick Douglass's House made it memorable.

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Exploring the hidden gems of Anacostia on this scavenger hunt was amazing. Cedar Hill and F.G. Lindsay Groceries were standout spots.

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What a great outdoor activity in the heart of Anacostia! The historical plaque at Crossing Lines was fascinating and added to the adventure.

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This Washington scavenger hunt was perfect for our date. We loved discovering Frederick Douglass's House and Cedar Hill together.

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I had a blast exploring the Anacostia neighborhood on this Washington scavenger hunt. The Sage of Anacostia was a highlight for sure.

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Anacostia Astonishing Adventure 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: Frederick Douglass House, Big Chair Landmark, Crossing Lines Historical. 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 Washington 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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