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Washington, DC scavenger hunts

Choose from 8 local hunts for friends, families and small groups. Follow clues, solve challenges and take photos together, starting from $99 per team of up to six people.

Compare routes including Penn Quarter & Chinatown, Dupont Circle, The Smithsonian & Museums on The Mall. Check each hunt’s setting, suggested starting location and area highlights before choosing.

Participants form playful poses together on a lawn in Washington, DC.
A team creates a group pose in Washington, DC.

Which Washington, DC hunt suits your group?

Decide whether your group wants neighborhood streets, the outdoor setting of the National Mall, or an indoor museum hunt. A route around the museums is different from a hunt inside one.

Outdoor · From $99 per team

Penn Quarter & Chinatown

Choose Penn Quarter for a neighborhood route connecting places such as the Navy Memorial, Ford’s Theatre and the National Portrait Gallery.

Suggested start: United States Navy Memorial, 701 Pennsylvania Avenue NW

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Outdoor · From $99 per team

The Smithsonian & Museums on The Mall

Choose this for an outdoor hunt around the Mall’s museums and gardens. Its area highlights include the Hirshhorn and Moongate Garden.

Suggested start: National Mall path outside the Smithsonian Castle

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Indoor · From $99 per team

American History Museum

Choose this for an indoor, history-focused hunt with exhibits such as the Star-Spangled Banner, America on the Move and the First Ladies.

Suggested start: Outside the National Museum of American History entrance on Constitution Avenue NW

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Check opening hours, admission and your group’s access needs before booking. Your game email confirms the starting instructions. Ask us about your plans.

Team moments around Washington, DC

A group poses together on museum steps beneath a large sculpture.
A group photo along the Museums on the Mall hunt.
Two participants mirror each other’s raised-hand pose inside the American History Museum.
An indoor photo challenge at the American History Museum.

BEFORE YOU SET OUT

A few local details worth planning around.

Distinguish a Mall walk from an indoor museum hunt

The National Mall route explores the outdoor area around museums and gardens. The National Museum of American History hunt has an indoor setting. Choose one experience and check its starting instructions.

Check admission and entry screening

The National Museum of American History offers free general admission without tickets and screens visitors at entry. Allow time for that process before planning your game start.

American History: admission and entry ↗

Reserve required passes yourself

The National Air and Space Museum in DC requires free timed-entry passes. Other Smithsonian venues have different arrangements. Check your chosen museum’s current requirements; hunt bookings do not include admission or ticket reservations.

Smithsonian museums and entry passes ↗

Check the linked venue guidance again before your visit. Plan the rest of your outing around your selected hunt’s instructions.

Places and highlights to explore

  • Ford’s Theatre
  • National Portrait Gallery
  • Clara Barton Missing Soldiers Office
  • Dupont Circle fountain
  • Cosmos Club
  • Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle

Each route has its own focus. These are highlights across the local catalog, not a single combined itinerary. Open a hunt for its suggested starting location and details.

TEAM STORY · Dupont Circle · Washington, DC

Seven teams, one shared experience

Seven teams from Inspīr Senior Living took on a scavenger hunt in Dupont Circle. From the first challenge, participants were focused, engaged and ready to contribute. The neighborhood setting and structured challenges gave everyone a shared goal and a chance to connect beyond their everyday routines.

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Planning your Washington, DC adventure

Can we choose an indoor scavenger hunt in Washington, DC?

Yes. The National Museum of American History hunt offers an indoor history setting. The National Mall hunt explores the area around museums and gardens, so it is a different option. Check museum opening hours and entry arrangements before booking.

Which DC hunt suits a neighborhood outing?

Penn Quarter offers a mix of civic and cultural landmarks, with the Navy Memorial, Ford’s Theatre and National Portrait Gallery among its area highlights. Dupont Circle is another neighborhood option. Open each hunt to compare its suggested start and highlights.

How much does a scavenger hunt in Washington, DC cost?

Ready-made city hunts start at $99 per team of up to six. Two teams for ten people cost $198. Photo Quest costs $129 per team; premium play-anywhere hunts start at $447 for three teams. Prices are in USD.

When will we receive game access?

Game access and starting instructions arrive by email within 24 hours of confirmed payment. Book self-guided hunts at least 24 hours before your chosen start. Your payment receipt is separate from game access.

Can we add an onsite host?

Yes. A host costs $350 once per booking and includes kickoff, onsite support, extra photos, and a wrap-up and awards ceremony. Choose a date and time at least 5 days ahead.

What is not included?

Venue admission, timed-entry tickets, food, drinks and transportation are separate. Check venue opening hours and contact us about accessibility or weather concerns before booking.

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