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Observatory Circle Star-Search Scavenger Hunt

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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 1.02 miles and has 6 stops.

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Observatory Circle Star-Search Scavenger Hunt
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Activity Info: Observatory Circle Star-Search Scavenger Hunt

Did you know that Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.‘s founding fathers never embarked on a scavenger hunt? Don‘t be like them – dive into the treasures hidden in our nation‘s capital! On this fun-filled Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt, you‘ll uncover secrets and stories in the Observatory Circle neighborhood that even locals may have missed. Discover the heroic tales of Irish patriots and South American liberators, as well as the stories of influential women and top diplomats throughout history. Steps away from the homes of Chief Justices and Presidents, get ready to explore the picturesque Woodrow Wilson House neighborhood. With each clue solved on this thrilling Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt adventure, your view of this city‘s power and charm will leave you wanting more! Unleash your inner sleuth while enjoying quality time with friends and family! Are you brave enough to follow in the footsteps of diplomatic greats? Find out by joining us for a fascinating

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

Some of what you'll see: Women of Influence, Robert Emmet Irish Patriot, Woodrow Wilson House

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How It Works: Observatory Circle Star-Search Scavenger Hunt

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: 1700 24th St NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.02 Mi (1.64 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: 1st not Last

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A must-do activity in Washington! The scavenger hunt took us through beautiful spots, making it both educational and entertaining.

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We enjoyed a wonderful walking tour of Observatory Circle neighborhood. It felt like an adventure while learning about its rich history.

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This was such a fun date idea in the capital. We loved discovering The Lindens and learning about the Women of Influence together.

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A fun thing to do in the capital city! This scavenger hunt took us to spots we never knew existed, making it memorable and enjoyable.

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Exploring the Observatory Circle neighborhood was a highlight. Each stop, from Women of Influence to Diplomacy, was rich in history.

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What a great outdoor activity in Washington! Walking around Simon Bolivar's statue made for an engaging experience with friends.

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This scavenger hunt was perfect for our date in Observatory Circle. We enjoyed discovering hidden gems like The Lindens together.

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I had a blast exploring the Washington scavenger hunt. The Woodrow Wilson House was fascinating and the kids loved solving puzzles.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure. It guided us perfectly through Observatory Circle's rich history!

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If you're looking for things to do in Washington, this scavenger hunt is a must! It combines adventure with learning about local history.

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Great walking tour through Observatory Circle! The app made it easy to navigate while we discovered all these historic spots.

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This was an incredible scavenger hunt experience! I loved uncovering secrets of Observatory Circle while having so much fun with friends.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest in Washington. Each stop brought new insights into our nation's history.

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Such a fun thing to do in Washington! We laughed, learned, and enjoyed every moment wandering through this beautiful neighborhood.

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Exploring the highlights of Observatory Circle was amazing. I loved learning about the Women of Influence and Robert Emmet along the way.

David L.

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This scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity around Observatory Circle. The fresh air and historic sites made for a perfect day.

Sarah D.

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What a fun date idea in the capital! We enjoyed discovering hidden gems like the Woodrow Wilson House while solving puzzles together.

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I had a blast exploring the Observatory Circle neighborhood on this Washington scavenger hunt. The history was fascinating and engaging.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure. It made exploring Observatory Circle so much easier and more enjoyable!

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This is definitely one of the best things to do in Washington. The scavenger hunt kept us engaged while exploring each historic site.

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What a fantastic walking tour of the Observatory Circle neighborhood! Every location told a story that made our adventure unforgettable.

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The scavenger hunt was an awesome experience in Observatory Circle. I loved every moment spent discovering its rich history and charm.

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Great way for tourists to see points of interest around Washington. The scavenger hunt revealed so much about this beautiful city.

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Such a fun thing to do in the capital! This Washington scavenger hunt took us to interesting spots we would have missed otherwise.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the Observatory Circle neighborhood was a highlight. Each stop, from Simon Bolivar to Robert Emmet, offered fascinating insights.

David B.

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This outdoor activity around Observatory Circle was refreshing. Walking through the neighborhood while discovering hidden gems was delightful.

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What a fun date idea in Observatory Circle! We loved searching for clues at The Lindens and learning about local history together.

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Observatory Circle Star-Search Scavenger 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: Robert Emmet Irish Patriot, Women of Influence, Woodrow Wilson House. 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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