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Placerville Scavenger Hunt: Hangtown‘s Hidden Treasures Hunt

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Two hours. One epic Placerville adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Placerville 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 Placerville. This top rated Placerville scavenger hunt is 1.23 miles and has 9 stops.

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Hangtown‘s Hidden Treasures Hunt
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Activity Info: Hangtown‘s Hidden Treasures Hunt

Gold panning for some fun? Look no further than our Placerville, California scavenger hunt through the heart of its Downtown neighborhood! Follow your intrepid guide as you unearth treasured tales and hidden gems scattered throughout this historic town once known as Hangtown. You‘ll leave no stone unturned as you strike it rich with laughter, camaraderie, and memories that‘ll last a lifetime. Discover the secrets behind brick masterpieces, meander around an iconic lodge building, and delve into the captivating tales of unfortunates who met their fate. Unravel the mystery of a renowned snowshoe hero, take in stunning architecture at places of worship, and retrace the steps of the legendary Pony Express. So saddle up and grab your tickets to experience the Placerville, California scavenger hunt that‘s guaranteed to be a golden adventure!

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

Some of what you'll see: Snowshoe Thompson, Hangmans Tree, Placerville Pony Express

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How It Works: Hangtown‘s Hidden Treasures Hunt

Explore Placerville 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: 246 Sacramento St, Placerville, CA 95667, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.23 Mi (1.99 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 Placerville 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 Placerville 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 Placerville leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: Max Power

Score: 2476
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2373
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2123

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The Top Rated Scavenger Hunt In Placerville

See our amazing reviews of our Placerville scavenger hunt walking tour!

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I absolutely loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Hangtown. It made exploring so much easier and more fun!

Brian L.

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This scavenger hunt walking tour was such a great time! I loved how interactive it was while we wandered through beautiful streets.

Ashley H.

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We had an awesome walking tour of downtown Placerville while doing this scavenger hunt. It really brought history alive for us!

Kevin M.

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This was a fantastic scavenger hunt experience in downtown! I loved every moment exploring all those historic buildings.

Laura G.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Placerville. The stories behind each location made it even more engaging.

Chris W.

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This scavenger hunt is such a fun thing to do in Hangtown. We found unique spots that made our day truly special!

Jessica M.

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Exploring the highlights of downtown Placerville was unforgettable. Each stop, from Davis and Roy News Depot to the News Company, was a treasure.

David B.

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The scavenger hunt was an amazing outdoor activity around downtown. I loved walking through history and learning about the Three Unfortunates Hanged.

Sarah D.

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What a fun date idea in the historic downtown of Placerville. We enjoyed solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems like Douglass Hines Building.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Placerville scavenger hunt with my family. The kids loved finding clues at the Pony Express and Morning Star Lodge.

Emily J.

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I loved using ScavengerHunt.com during our journey through Downtown. It made exploring places like Douglass Hines Building so engaging!

Kevin W.

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If you're looking for things to do in Placerville, this scavenger hunt is perfect! It combines adventure with local history seamlessly.

Laura L.

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We had an amazing time on this walking tour of Downtown. The app made navigating between sites like Swift Berry so easy!

Brian H.

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This was a great scavenger hunt experience! I enjoyed walking around Downtown and uncovering its rich history through each clue.

Amanda M.

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The Placerville scavenger hunt is an excellent way for tourists to see all the interesting spots like Three Unfortunates Hanged.

Chris G.

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I loved this fun thing to do in the Gold Country town. The scavenger hunt took us to places I never knew existed in Placerville.

Jessica D.

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Exploring Downtown was such a treat. Each stop, especially at the Davis and Roy News Depot, revealed fascinating stories from our past.

David B.

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This outdoor activity in Downtown Placerville was perfect for soaking up the sun while discovering hidden gems like Swift Berry.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the historic heart of Placerville. We loved solving clues near the Morning Star Lodge and learning together.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Placerville scavenger hunt with my family. The Douglass Hines Building was a highlight for us.

Emily J.

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Loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure. It made exploring Downtown feel like an exciting game!

Kevin C.

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If you're looking for things to do in Placerville, this is it! The scavenger hunt kept us engaged while enjoying beautiful scenery.

Megan H.

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This was a fantastic walking tour through Downtown! The scavenger hunt led us to some incredible historical sites we never knew about.

Ryan D.

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We had an amazing time on this Downtown scavenger hunt! It made us appreciate our city’s rich history even more.

Laura W.

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The Placerville scavenger hunt is perfect for tourists wanting to see points of interest like Douglass Hines Building Bricks and more.

Chris M.

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This was such a fun thing to do in Placerville. I felt like a treasure hunter finding hidden gems all around town!

Jessica G.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was a highlight for me. The history behind the Three Unfortunates Hanged was fascinating.

David L.

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The scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity around Downtown. I loved seeing the unique architecture of the Lower Fairchild Building.

Samantha B.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Placerville. We enjoyed solving puzzles while walking past historic spots like John A. Snowshoe Thompson.

Mark S.

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I had a blast exploring the Placerville scavenger hunt with my family. The kids loved discovering Swift Berry and learning about local history.

Emily J.

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Loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure. It guided us perfectly through all the historic sites around downtown!

James L.

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If you're looking for things to do in Placerville, this scavenger hunt walking tour is it! We had so much fun exploring together!

Sophia H.

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What a great walking tour through Downtown! The scavenger hunt made it interactive and engaging, especially at Davis and Roy News Depot.

Chris M.

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This was an amazing Downtown scavenger hunt experience! I loved every moment spent uncovering secrets of this charming area.

Laura D.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Placerville. Each stop offered unique insights into our rich history.

Daniel M.

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Such a fun thing to do in the historic town of Placerville. We discovered so much we never knew about our local treasures.

Jessica G.

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Exploring Downtown was such a treat. The scavenger hunt led us to fascinating spots like the News Depot and Snowshoe Thompson.

David B.

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This outdoor activity in Downtown was perfect for enjoying the fresh air and learning about local history at the Morning Star Lodge.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in Placerville! We loved solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems like Hangmans Tree.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Placerville scavenger hunt with my family. The Douglass Hines Building was a highlight for us.

Emily J.

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Hangtown‘s Hidden Treasures 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: Hangmans Tree, Snowshoe Thompson, Placerville Pony Express. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Placerville team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Hangtown‘s Hidden Treasures 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 Placerville team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Placerville 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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