Two hours. One epic Washington, D.C. adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Washington, D.C. 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, D.C.. This top rated Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt is 1.47 miles and has 7 stops.
5.0 (16 reviews)
Hold onto your hats, history buffs, and adventure-seekers - it‘s time to branch out and explore the hidden gems of Observatory Circle with our Washington D.C. scavenger hunt! This thrilling escapade will lead you through the hallowed halls of Georgetown University, past intriguing political salons, and into the heart of sustainability initiatives that are putting the capital on the map for green living. Prepare to be dazzled by the sheer variety of stories waiting to be uncovered in this prestigious neighborhood. Immerse yourself in tales of freed slaves turned influential leaders, learn about international heroes who once roamed these streets, and retrace the footsteps of ambitious minds shaping future generations at Western High School (now a historic site). The Washington D.C. scavenger hunt promises entertainment and enlightenment in equal measure. So rally your team, sharpen your wit, and witness the rich tapestry woven by history‘s masterful hands in our very own capital
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the sights of Washington, D.C..
Some of what you'll see: Political Salons Georgetown, Georgetown University, Jan Karski
See these locations plus more on your Washington, D.C. Scavenger Hunt Adventure!
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Explore Washington, D.C. 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.
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Healy 3700, O St NW hall 201b, Washington, DC 20057, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.47 Mi (2.36 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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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, D.C. leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!
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See our amazing reviews of our Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt walking tour!
The scavenger hunt walking tour was a highlight of our trip! The app helped us explore Georgetown University effortlessly.
Kevin W.
This is definitely something to do in Washington, D.C.! We learned so much about the area's history while having fun with friends.
Sophia L.
We had a fantastic walking tour of the Observatory Circle neighborhood. The app made it easy to navigate between locations.
Chris H.
The scavenger hunt was an awesome experience! I loved every moment exploring Observatory Circle and its rich history.
Laura M.
A great way for tourists to discover points of interest in Washington, D.C. I loved the challenge of finding clues around Gaston Hall.
Daniel G.
This Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt was such a fun way to see iconic locations like Georgetown University and learn their history.
Jessica D.
Exploring the historic spots in Observatory Circle was amazing. The stories behind the Freed Slave and Future President were truly inspiring.
David B.
This outdoor activity was fantastic. Walking through the Observatory Circle neighborhood while learning about MedStar Georgetown Hospital was a treat.
Sarah W.
What a great date idea in the Observatory Circle neighborhood. We enjoyed solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems around Georgetown.
Michael S.
I had a blast exploring Georgetown University and Gaston Hall on this Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt. Perfect for families looking for fun.
Emily J.
Loved using ScavengerHunt.com for our adventure! It was a great way to explore the city while solving puzzles along the way.
James W.
If you want things to do in Washington, D.C., this is it! The app helped us navigate and discover cool spots easily.
Samantha L.
We had an amazing walking tour of Observatory Circle while doing this scavenger hunt. Great way to learn about local history!
Chris H.
The scavenger hunt in Observatory Circle was an absolute joy! It made exploring feel like an adventure with friends and family.
Laura M.
A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around Washington, D.C. I enjoyed every moment of this unique scavenger hunt experience.
Daniel G.
This was such a fun thing to do in the nation's capital. The scavenger hunt took us to amazing places like Gaston Hall.
Jessica D.
Exploring the Observatory Circle neighborhood was a highlight of my day. The Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt revealed so much history.
David B.
What a great outdoor activity around Observatory Circle. Walking through the historic spots made the Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt unforgettable.
Sarah W.
This scavenger hunt was such a fun date idea in Observatory Circle. We loved discovering hidden gems at Georgetown University together.
Michael S.
I had a blast exploring the Freed Slave and Future President spot. The Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt is perfect for families.
Emily J.
The scavenger hunt walking tour was incredible! Using the app from ScavengerHunt.com made it easy to navigate and explore the area.
Sophia L.
I highly recommend this as a thing to do in Washington, D.C.! It combined exploration with fun challenges that kept us entertained.
Olivia H.
Great walking tour through Observatory Circle neighborhood! The historical insights made this experience unforgettable and engaging.
James R.
This was an awesome scavenger hunt in Observatory Circle! I loved every moment spent walking around and discovering new things.
Laura M.
A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around Washington, D.C. I loved learning about Gaston Hall and its history.
Daniel G.
What a fun thing to do in the capital! The Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt led us to fascinating places we never knew existed.
Jessica D.
Exploring Observatory Circle was a highlight of my day. The historic spots like In Memory of Grosvenor Chapman made it so worthwhile.
David B.
The Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt was an amazing outdoor adventure. Walking through the political salons of Georgetown was truly memorable.
Sarah W.
This was such a fun idea for a date in the Observatory Circle neighborhood. We enjoyed solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems.
Michael S.
I had a blast exploring Georgetown University and Gaston Hall during the Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt with my family. Great outdoor activity!
Emily J.
I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure. It made exploring Observatory Circle easy and fun with great challenges!
Ryan H.
If you're looking for things to do in Washington D.C., this is it! We enjoyed every moment and learned so much along the way.
Megan T.
This scavenger hunt walking tour through Observatory Circle was incredible! I loved discovering historical spots like the Political Salons.
Chris A.
We had an amazing time on our scavenger hunt adventure around Observatory Circle! It was engaging and full of surprises at every corner.
Laura M.
A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Washington D.C. The history behind Georgetown University was fascinating!
Daniel G.
This was such a fun thing to do in the nation's capital! The scavenger hunt led us to hidden gems we would have missed otherwise.
Jessica D.
The highlights of exploring Observatory Circle were unforgettable. Each stop, especially MedStar Georgetown Hospital, revealed rich history.
David B.
This outdoor activity around Observatory Circle was refreshing. I loved learning about Sustainability at Georgetown University while walking.
Sarah W.
What a fantastic date idea in the heart of Observatory Circle! The Freed Slave and Future President spot was truly eye-opening.
Michael S.
I had a blast exploring the Political Salons of Georgetown on this Washington D.C. scavenger hunt. Perfect for families looking for fun.
Emily J.
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