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Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours Near Placerville, California

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Hangtown‘s Hidden Treasures Hunt

Placerville, California

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Gold Rush Scavenger Shuffle

Coloma, California

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Explore Placerville California on a epic scavenger hunt

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With over 3050+ locations in 27 countries you can explore and have fun in your hometown or a new city! See a list of all our cities. Choose your city on the day of the hunt, not when you buy.

A unique city

Our goal is to make sure you have a fun, unique experience with every scavenger hunt. You'll learn about major sites and hidden gems in your city while completing fun photo challenges and activities.

An epic Placerville, California experience

Explore the city

Find the best sights in your city with your group and answer questions that can only be found in-person hidden on plaques, statues, art, and more.

Photo challenges & activities

Each person will have an interactive role and will receive photo challenges and fun activities to do with the rest of the group. Get points for the best photos!

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How Our Placerville, California Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours Work

Our team of expert writers and on-the-ground adventurers found the must-sees and hidden secrets in 2,950+ cities worldwide (Including 50+ activities in the California region). On your scavenger hunt, your team will walk around the city, making discoveries, earning points for every challenge you complete using our award winning application.

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Our scavenger hunts are unforgettable experiences that help you create new memories!

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See what people say about our things to do in Placerville

Don't just take our word for it! See what our satisfied adventurers have to say about these unique Placerville things to do.

We loved using the ScavengerHunt app to guide us through downtown Placerville. It made exploring so enjoyable and interactive!

James W.

Our walking tour led us to some iconic sights, including John A Snowshoe Thompson. A must-do for anyone visiting!

Sophia L.

This was an unforgettable experience! I loved uncovering interesting facts while strolling through the neighborhood.

Daniel H.

The Douglass Hines Building Bricks were a highlight of our tour. Such a cool way to see hidden gems in downtown.

Laura M.

Exploring the Lower Fairchild Building made for a great day out. I highly recommend this as a thing to do in Placerville.

Chris G.

We had so much fun on this outdoor adventure around downtown Placerville. The historical sites were fascinating!

Jessica D.

What an amazing experience! The self-guided tour let us explore unique spots like Swift Berry at our own pace.

David B.

A fantastic date idea in the heart of Placerville. We enjoyed wandering around and learning about the Hangmans Tree.

Sarah W.

This walking tour of downtown was perfect for our family. We loved discovering the stories behind the historic buildings.

Michael S.

I had a blast exploring the Pony Express in downtown Placerville. It was such a fun way to learn about local history.

Emily J.

This interactive walking tour of Downtown Placerville opened my eyes to its rich history. Definitely one of the best things to do in town!

Brian H.

I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app for our adventure around John A Snowshoe Thompson. It made exploring so easy and enjoyable!

Amanda R.

A fantastic way to explore Downtown! The Davis and Roy News Depot was a gem, and we learned so much during our time here.

Chris D.

This scavenger hunt was such a cool thing to do! We discovered the Lower Fairchild Building and so much more in the heart of Placerville.

Laura W.

What an amazing outdoor activity! The walking tour led us through beautiful spots like Hangmans Tree, making it an unforgettable experience.

Daniel M.

We enjoyed a fun date night wandering through downtown and learning about Three Unfortunates Hanged. A great way to bond over history!

Jessica G.

Exploring the Morning Star I.O.O.F Lodge was such a unique experience. I highly recommend it for anyone looking for things to do in Placerville.

David L.

This experience around Downtown Placerville was perfect for my family. We loved discovering hidden gems together while enjoying the fresh air.

Sarah B.

The Placerville Pony Express stop was a highlight of our walking tour. It was an engaging way to learn about local history in this charming town.

Michael S.

I had a blast exploring the Douglass Hines Building Bricks on this self-guided tour. Such a fun way to discover Placerville's history.

Emily J.

FAQs.

Why Do A Scavenger Hunt With Us?

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 Tickets or Gifts

How Outdoor Scavenger Hunts Work

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.

Are Your Outdoor Scavenger Hunts Covid Safe?

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.

How Do In-Home Scavenger Hunts Work?

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.

Why It's The Perfect Gift

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.

How Long is a Scavenger Hunt?

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.

When Can I Do The Hunt?

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.

Does everyone need an interactive role?

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.

What is the full list of all the scavenger hunts and activities that I can do in Coloma

There are quire a few scavenger hunts and activities that we offer in , here is a full list: Placerville California Scavenger Hunt: Hangtown‘s Hidden Treasures Hunt, Placerville California Scavenger Hunt: Gold Rush Scavenger Shuffle, Coloma Bachelorette Party Ideas, Placerville California Tours, Coloma Corporate Team Building Activities, and Coloma Birthday Party Ideas

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