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Washington DC Scavenger Hunt

Race the length of the National Mall! AI-generated riddles march your crew from the Capitol dome past free Smithsonian treasures, around a 555-foot obelisk, through cherry-petal snow at the Tidal Basin, and up all 87 steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

6Famous stops
6Neighborhoods
∞Possible routes
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March Down the National Mall

Skip the tour bus. The AI threads clues through America's marble icons AND Georgetown's cobblestone lanes, U Street's jazz murals, and Smithsonian halls where every single door swings open free.

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Real Landmarks, Clever Riddles

Every clue is a riddle about a real DC spot - a 555-foot obelisk, a white mansion behind a famous fence, a marble president gazing down the Reflecting Pool. Crack it, find the landmark, unlock the next.

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Phones Out, Race On

Split into teams, scan a QR code at each landmark, and watch the live leaderboard shuffle. First crew to conquer the Lincoln Memorial's 87 steps claims bragging rights over the whole capital.

Plotting the route...
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US Capitol
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Smithsonian Castle
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Washington Monument
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White House
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Tidal Basin
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Lincoln Memorial

Iconic Stops You'll Explore

Real sights your hunt can weave through β€” snap a team photo at each one.

Neighborhoods to Roam

πŸ“ GeorgetownπŸ“ Dupont CircleπŸ“ Capitol HillπŸ“ Adams MorganπŸ“ The WharfπŸ“ U Street

A Taste of the City

🌭Signature biteA half-smoke from Ben's Chili Bowl
πŸ—£οΈLocal lingo"Taxation Without Representation" - it's on every license plate
🌸Best time to playLate March to April, when the cherry blossoms peak
πŸš‡Getting aroundThe Metro and the DC Circulator

Perfect For

πŸ’ž Date nightsπŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘ Friend groups🏒 Team away-daysπŸŽ‚ Birthdays🧳 First-time visitors

Example Clues

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"Five hundred fifty-five feet I rise, a slim stone needle that pierces the skies. Fifty flags circle my base in a ring - your next clue hides where their shadows swing."

Answer: Washington Monument
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"At Sixteen Hundred Pennsylvania I stand, the most famous address in all of the land. Every president since Adams has slept here at night - your next clue waits at my fence, in plain sight."

Answer: White House
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"Eighty-seven steps lead up to my hall, where a nineteen-foot president watches over all. A Dream was declared from the steps where you tread - your victory waits at the top, just ahead."

Answer: Lincoln Memorial

How It Works

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Choose Your City

We've pre-filled the hunt for this city β€” tweak the theme, group, or stops, or just hit go.

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AI Builds the Hunt

In under 60 seconds, the AI writes clever riddles around real landmarks, cafΓ©s, and hidden gems across the city.

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Share & Explore

Share the link, teams scan a QR code at each stop, and race across the city while the live leaderboard tracks who's ahead.

Your Hunt Settings

ThemeπŸ•΅οΈ Detective
LocationπŸ™οΈ In the city
GroupπŸ§‘β€πŸ€β€πŸ§‘ Friends
Difficulty🎯 Medium
FormatπŸ“± Smartphone
Duration⏱️ Long

Frequently Asked Questions

Photos: Skyline β€” Carol M. Highsmith (Public domain) Β· US Capitol β€” Martin Falbisoner (CC BY-SA 3.0) Β· Smithsonian Castle β€” AgnosticPreachersKid (CC BY-SA 4.0) Β· Washington Monument β€” Carol M. Highsmith (Public domain) Β· White House β€” Diego Delso (CC BY-SA 3.0) Β· Tidal Basin & Jefferson Memorial β€” Jay Wald (CC BY-SA 4.0) Β· Lincoln Memorial β€” Frank Schulenburg (CC BY-SA 4.0) Β· Wikimedia Commons

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