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Newtown Scavenger Hunt: History Comes to Life

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Two hours. One epic Newtown adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Newtown 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 Newtown. This top rated Newtown scavenger hunt is 1.83 miles and has 7 stops.

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Activity Info: History Comes to Life

The Constitution State is full of awesome attractions, and this area is no exception. The Newtown Scavenger Hunt will introduce you to a local congregation that has been a fixture for centuries, take you to a landmark that was once moved by men, and explain the history of a patriotic symbol that stands in the middle of Main Street. But we wonʼt stop there!

Youʼll explore old meeting places and see how new businesses have utilized historic structures. While our app leads you through the course, youʼll find photo ops and interesting tidbits of info. Try to top the leaderboard by using your newfound info and other clues to answer trivia questions.

This tour is a wonderful way to bond with family and friends or to spend a date night or solo day out on the town. However you choose to roam, weʼll be with you every step of the way. So get your comfy shoes on and grab your tickets. We canʼt wait to show you everything weʼve got waiting for you on the Newtown Scavenger Hunt!

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

Some of what you'll see: Edmond Town Hall, Caleb Baldwin Tavern, Newtown Meeting House, Ram's Pasture, Dana-Holcombe House

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How It Works: History Comes to Life

Explore Newtown 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: Newtown Congregational Church, West Street, Newtown, CT, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.83 Mi (2.94 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 Newtown 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 Newtown 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 Newtown leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Score: 5800
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Team: Mokers

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I loved using ScavengerHunt.com for this exciting scavenger hunt walking tour. It was an awesome way to discover new things around Downtown!

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If you're looking for things to do in Newtown, this is it! The scavenger hunt kept us entertained while exploring historical landmarks.

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We enjoyed a great walking tour of the Downtown neighborhood. The app made it easy to navigate while learning about each site.

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This was one of the best Downtown scavenger hunts I've done. Each location brought something unique and engaging to our adventure.

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A great way for tourists to explore Newtown! The scavenger hunt led us to iconic places we might have overlooked otherwise.

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This Newtown scavenger hunt was such a fun way to see the town. I loved discovering all the interesting spots like Trinity Episcopal Church.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood through this scavenger hunt was a highlight. Each stop revealed hidden gems and fascinating stories.

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I had an amazing time on this outdoor adventure in Downtown. Walking around the historic sites made for a refreshing day out with friends.

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What a fun date idea in Newtown! The scavenger hunt took us to beautiful spots like the Flagpole and Meeting House, perfect for some quality time.

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The Newtown scavenger hunt was a fantastic family activity. We loved exploring Ram's Pasture and the churches while learning history together.

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The scavenger hunt walking tour was perfect for our group! Using ScavengerHunt.com made exploring Downtown easy and enjoyable.

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This is definitely something to do in Newtown if you're looking for fun! I enjoyed every moment of this engaging scavenger hunt.

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We loved this walking tour of Downtown. It felt like a treasure hunt as we explored each historic building and learned new things.

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The scavenger hunt in Downtown was fantastic! It kept us engaged and helped us discover so much about our town's history.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Newtown. The history behind each location made it truly special.

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Such a fun thing to do in Newtown. The scavenger hunt took us to places we never knew existed, making it feel like an adventure.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was such a treat. Each stop on the Newtown scavenger hunt revealed hidden gems and stories.

James D.

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This was an amazing outdoor activity around Downtown. Walking through historic spots like the Hook & Ladder was a highlight.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Newtown. We enjoyed wandering from Ram's Pasture to Dana-Holcombe House while solving puzzles.

Mark S.

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I had a blast exploring the Newtown scavenger hunt with my family. The kids loved finding clues at the library and flagpole.

Emily J.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure through Downtown. It made exploring places like Ram's Pasture super enjoyable!

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If you're looking for things to do in Newtown, this scavenger hunt walking tour is perfect! Great way to explore with friends or family.

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This walking tour of Downtown was so much fun! We learned about history while enjoying the fresh air and beautiful sights.

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I had an amazing time on this Downtown scavenger hunt! It was engaging and brought us to fascinating spots around Newtown.

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The Newtown scavenger hunt is a great way for tourists to discover local points of interest like the Flagpole and historic buildings.

Daniel G.

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Such a fun thing to do in the charming town of Newtown. The scavenger hunt made visiting places like Cyrenius H. Booth Library exciting!

Jessica M.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was such a highlight. The Newtown scavenger hunt introduced us to hidden gems we never knew existed.

David W.

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This outdoor activity in Downtown was perfect for a sunny day. The scavenger hunt led us through historic sites like Dana-Holcombe House.

Sarah D.

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What a fun date idea in Newtown! The scavenger hunt took us to beautiful spots like Trinity Episcopal Church and Ram's Pasture. Highly recommend it!

Michael S.

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My family had a fantastic time on the Newtown scavenger hunt. We loved exploring the Flagpole and the library while learning local history.

Emily J.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app for this adventure in Downtown. It made exploring so easy and enjoyable while learning about history!

James W.

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So much fun doing things in Newtown! The scavenger hunt took us to historical sites that made our day memorable and educational.

Ashley L.

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This was an awesome walking tour of Downtown. Loved how interactive it was, especially at places like Cyrenius H. Booth Library!

Chris H.

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We had a great time on this Downtown scavenger hunt! It was engaging and made us appreciate our town even more as we walked around.

Laura M.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Newtown. The scavenger hunt led us to some incredible spots we would have missed.

Brian G.

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This is such a fun thing to do in Newtown. I loved discovering all the historic spots like Edmond Town Hall while enjoying the fresh air.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the highlights of Downtown during the scavenger hunt was fantastic. Each stop like Newtown Hook & Ladder revealed fascinating history.

David B.

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The Newtown scavenger hunt was an amazing outdoor activity. Walking through Ram's Pasture was refreshing and full of hidden gems.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in Newtown. We enjoyed solving puzzles while walking past the beautiful Cyrenius H. Booth Library and Meeting House.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Newtown scavenger hunt with my family. The kids loved finding clues at Edmond Town Hall and Ram's Pasture.

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History Comes to Life 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: Caleb Baldwin Tavern, Edmond Town Hall, Newtown Meeting House, Ram's Pasture, Dana-Holcombe House. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Newtown team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the History Comes to Life 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 Newtown team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Newtown 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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