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Washington, D.C. Scavenger Hunt: Takoma Trinket Trek

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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.

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Activity Info: Takoma Trinket Trek

Ready to have a capital time exploring the hidden gems of the Takoma neighborhood in Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C.? Our scavenger hunt will take you on a thrilling journey through this charming and historic area, brimming with fascinating tales and breathtaking sights. Discover enchanting locations like a carved dragon guarding its territory, an esteemed house and garden duo that has withstood the test of time, and unravel the founding mystery of Takoma Park itself! Join us on this Washington, D.C., Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt for an unforgettable adventure that highlights the spirit and culture of this remarkable city. So gather your teammates and put your thinking caps(tone) on as you dash through charming streets to uncover the secrets behind one of D.C.‘s best-kept neighborhoods.

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

Some of what you'll see: Thomas-Siegler House Garden, Herlong Carved Dragon, Founding Takoma Park

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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.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 7201 Maple Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.61 Mi (2.58 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


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Our Washington, D.C. 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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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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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app to explore Takoma. It made finding treasures like Roscoe really enjoyable!

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This was an excellent walking tour of Takoma neighborhood with interesting challenges at every stop including Founding of Takoma Park.

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We had an amazing time on our scavenger hunt through Takoma. It was engaging and educational while being super fun!

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest in Washington, D.C. The adventure led us to iconic spots like Roscoe the Rooster.

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This Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt is one of the best things to do in this vibrant area. So many hidden gems to discover!

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Exploring the Takoma neighborhood was a delight. I loved learning about its history at sites like Herlong the Carved Dragon and others.

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What a great outdoor activity around Takoma Park! The scavenger hunt took us to unique locations, including Scott H. Lawson and more.

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This was such a fun date idea in the heart of Takoma. We loved solving puzzles while discovering spots like the Presbyterian Church.

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I had a blast exploring the Takoma neighborhood on this Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt. The Carved Dragon and Roscoe the Rooster were highlights.

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Using ScavengerHunt.com made exploring Takoma super fun! The app guided us effortlessly through historical sites like Lucinda Cady House.

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This scavenger hunt walking tour in Washington D.C. was one of my favorite things to do lately! So many interesting places like Thomas-Siegler House!

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The walking tour through Takoma was excellent! Each stop, including Herlong the Carved Dragon, added depth to our adventure.

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I really enjoyed this scavenger hunt in Takoma! It was well-organized and I loved every minute spent discovering local history.

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This Washington D.C. scavenger hunt is such a fun way to see unique points of interest in the area. Highly recommend it to anyone visiting!

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Exploring the Takoma neighborhood was a highlight of my week. I learned so much about its history, especially at Scott H. Lawson's site.

David B.

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What an amazing outdoor activity around Takoma! The Lucinda Cady House and other historic spots made for a delightful day under the sun.

Sarah W.

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This scavenger hunt was a perfect date idea in the heart of Takoma. We loved solving puzzles while discovering spots like the Thomas-Siegler House.

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I had a blast exploring the Takoma neighborhood on this Washington D.C. scavenger hunt. The Herlong the Carved Dragon was such a hidden gem.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app for our adventure in Takoma. It made exploring so much easier and more enjoyable!

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If you're looking for things to do in Washington, D.C., this is it! The scavenger hunt kept us entertained and active throughout.

Megan H.

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This was an excellent walking tour of the Takoma neighborhood. I enjoyed every moment spent discovering its rich history.

Kevin L.

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Had a great time on this Takoma scavenger hunt! It was engaging and led us to some fascinating historical landmarks.

Laura D.

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A fantastic way for tourists to uncover points of interest in Washington, D.C. The journey through Takoma was filled with surprises.

Chris M.

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This Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt was such a fun way to see the sights. I loved learning about local history while walking around.

Jessica G.

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David W.

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Sarah B.

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This was such a fun date idea in the District. We loved discovering hidden gems like the Lucinda Cady House together.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Takoma neighborhood on this Washington, D.C. scavenger hunt. The library and dragon were highlights.

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Takoma Trinket Trek 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: Herlong Carved Dragon, Thomas-Siegler House Garden, Founding Takoma Park. 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, D.C. 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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