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New London Scavenger Hunt: Whale of a Time Treasure Hunt

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Two hours. One epic New London adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in New London 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 New London. This top rated New London scavenger hunt is 0.98 miles and has 6 stops.

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Activity Info: Whale of a Time Treasure Hunt

Ahoy there, mateys! Get ready to drop anchor and dive into the rich history and hidden gems of our New London, Connecticut scavenger hunt. From tales of fiery betrayal to the whispers of a literary genius, we‘ve got it all as you navigate through this coastal wonderland Downtown. On our exciting New London, Connecticut scavenger hunt, you‘ll uncover the stories behind iconic buildings and playful aquatic monuments without needing a spyglass. Dare to discover where inspiration flowed like water for a famed playwright or salute the brave souls who once fought for these shores. With each cryptic clue cracked and the historic site uncovered, laughter and curiosity abound as you team up with your fellow explorers on this unforgettable treasure-seeking journey. So weigh anchor and set sail today to unlock the captivating secrets of New London‘s past!

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

Some of what you'll see: Whale Tail Fountain, Annual Burning Benedict, Union Station

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How It Works: Whale of a Time Treasure Hunt

Explore New London 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: 150 Bank St, New London, CT 06320, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 0.98 Mi (1.58 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 New London 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 New London 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 New London leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: Max Power

Score: 2480
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2377
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2127

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I really enjoyed this scavenger hunt experience in downtown. It was engaging, informative, and perfect for our group outing.

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Such a fun thing to do in New London! The app made it easy to navigate between cool spots like Union Station and more.

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This scavenger hunt walking tour of downtown was amazing. Loved every moment exploring the local history with friends.

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The New London scavenger hunt was such a great time. I loved learning about history while enjoying the beautiful downtown area.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see important sites around New London. The Whale Tail Fountain was especially memorable.

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Had so much fun doing this scavenger hunt in New London. It felt like an adventure discovering hidden gems around town.

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Exploring the downtown neighborhood was a joy. The monuments and murals made for an unforgettable experience during our hunt.

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This New London scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity. Strolling through downtown and visiting historic sites was refreshing.

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What a fun date idea in the city by the sea. We loved solving puzzles while walking past Union Station and the Customhouse.

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Our family had a blast exploring the New London scavenger hunt. The Whaling Wall and Whale Tail Fountain were highlights for everyone.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in downtown. It made exploring fun and interactive as we found each clue!

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If you want things to do in New London, this is it! A great mix of adventure and history that kept us entertained throughout.

Olivia R.

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The walking tour through Downtown was great! We learned so much while enjoying the scenery and historic buildings along the way.

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This was an amazing Downtown scavenger hunt experience. Each stop revealed something new about our beautiful city.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around New London. The scavenger hunt made it engaging and educational.

Chris G.

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Such a fun thing to do in the whaling city. The scavenger hunt led us to interesting places we would have missed otherwise.

Jessica J.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was a highlight of my trip. I loved seeing historic spots like the Customhouse and learning their stories.

David B.

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This outdoor activity was perfect for a sunny day in downtown. Walking around and visiting sites like Union Station was refreshing.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in New London. We enjoyed solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems like the Whaling Wall together.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the New London scavenger hunt with my family. The kids loved finding the Whale Tail Fountain and learning about history.

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I loved using the app during our New London scavenger hunt. It made exploring easy and enjoyable as we found each location!

Chris W.

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If you're looking for things to do in New London, this scavenger hunt is perfect! It combines fun with exploration effortlessly.

Megan L.

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This walking tour through Downtown was engaging and informative. I loved learning about local history while having fun.

Kevin H.

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The Downtown scavenger hunt was fantastic. Each stop offered something unique, making it a memorable experience for our group.

Laura D.

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A great way for tourists to experience New London’s charm while visiting points of interest like the library and fountain.

Daniel M.

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New London is full of surprises. This scavenger hunt led us to incredible sites we never knew existed, truly an adventure.

Jessica G.

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Exploring Downtown was such a treat. The history behind the 21st Regiment Monument added depth to our adventure.

David B.

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This outdoor activity around Downtown was perfect for a sunny day. The Whaling Wall and other historic spots were amazing to see.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of New London. We loved solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems like the Customhouse.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the New London scavenger hunt with my family. The Whale Tail Fountain was a highlight for us all.

Emily J.

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Loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app to explore hidden gems around Downtown. It turned our walk into an exciting adventure!

Chris L.

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We had such a great time doing this in New London. Perfect mix of adventure and learning about local history!

Sophia H.

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This scavenger hunt walking tour was so much fun! It made me appreciate our beautiful Downtown area even more.

James M.

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The New London scavenger hunt was awesome! I loved how interactive it felt while walking through Downtown.

Laura G.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around New London. The murals and historic buildings were stunning.

Daniel M.

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Had an amazing time in the whaling city! This scavenger hunt was a fun way to learn about New London's rich history.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was such a delight. The history behind the 21st Regiment Monument is fascinating.

David B.

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This outdoor activity around Downtown was perfect for a sunny day. Walking by Union Station was a treat!

Sarah W.

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What a fun idea for a date in the heart of New London. We loved discovering hidden gems like the Customhouse together.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the New London scavenger hunt. The public library and Whaling Wall were highlights for my family.

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FAQs.

Whale of a Time Treasure Hunt 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: Annual Burning Benedict, Whale Tail Fountain, Union Station. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of New London team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Whale of a Time Treasure Hunt 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 New London team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the New London 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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