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Washington, DC

Adventures in the Nations Capital!

Washington, DC

Questions

Easy

Welcome to your Washington, DC scavenger hunt! The aim is to have fun, explore, and learn more about the city. Here's a list of clues to get you started on your adventure. Be sure to take pictures or gather small, allowable keepsakes as proof of your discoveries!

Medium

Welcome to your next level scavenger hunt! This one will take you a bit off the beaten path, introducing you to some less-known, but no less fascinating, points of interest around the city. Remember to take pictures or gather mementos to document your adventure!

Hard

Welcome to your advanced level scavenger hunt! This challenge will introduce you to some of the most obscure, intriguing, and hidden gems around the city. Remember to take pictures and gather small souvenirs to document your progress!

  • Clue 1: I stand tall, a towering figure with a pointed top. You can see me from miles around, and I honor the first president of the United States. Where am I?

  • Clue 2: I am home to many species, from elephants to insects, and you don't even have to pay to see me. What am I?

  • Clue 3: I'm a location where people go to reflect, both physically and metaphorically. I'm a long, dark wall with names. What am I?

  • Clue 4: I’m a grand residence, but you can’t just walk in. Many presidents have called me home. Where am I?

  • Clue 5: This majestic building is not just a library, it’s the largest library in the world! Can you find its name?

  • Clue 6: Here, you’ll find the Hope Diamond and Fossil Hall. Where are you?

  • Clue 7: Four presidents of the United States are immortalized here in stone. Can you find this famous outdoor monument?

  • Clue 8: This gothic-style building has been serving students since 1789. Where are you?

  • Clue 9: You can witness the changing of the guards at my tomb, a tribute to the soldiers who gave their lives for their country. What's my name?

  • Clue 10: I am a venue hosting concerts, operas, ballet, and other performing arts. I'm also dedicated to a U.S. President. Where am I?

  • Clue 1: Standing tall, I protect the secrets of America. Many know my name from a famous book and movie. Where am I?

  • Clue 2: Look up! I'm where you can find the stars, even in the daytime. What's my name?

  • Clue 3: I am a garden oasis hidden amongst the city chaos. Once a home for a beer baron, now I serve as a cultural hub. Where am I?

  • Clue 4: An expanse of land where deer roam and cherry trees blossom, you can reach me via a picturesque footbridge. What am I? Clue 5: I am a quiet, tucked away place where art and tranquility blend. I was created as a haven for bonsai trees. Where am I?

  • Clue 6: Don't let my name fool you, I don't lead to the underworld. Instead, I offer you a glimpse into the life of a noted journalist. What's my name?

  • Clue 7: I am a city within a city, a vibrant neighborhood that was once the heart of African American culture in Washington, DC. What am I?

  • Clue 8: I house the past of a unique form of transportation in the city. A streetcar can be seen here. Where am I?

  • Clue 9: The name of a famous whiskey, I am the residence of a Naval hero from the War of 1812. Can you find me?

  • Clue 10: I am a clandestine meeting place turned memorial, paying tribute to those who risked their lives for freedom during World War II. Where am I?

  • Clue 1: Many have walked by me, but few have ventured inside. I am a hidden chapel, tucked away in the heart of the city. Where am I?

  • Clue 2: Tucked away near a popular marketplace, I am an art-filled alley that's Instagrammable from start to finish. What am I?

  • Clue 3: I'm an old school tucked in an alley, now home to crafts and local fare. A school bell still rings in my hall. What's my name?

  • Clue 4: Hidden amongst residential buildings, I am a clandestine library that requires an appointment. What am I?

  • Clue 5: I am a small stone structure hidden in plain sight, a tribute to an act of rebellion against an oppressive law. Can you find me?

  • Clue 6: I am a tribute to the "forgotten war" tucked away in an open-air space. Find me amidst the stainless steel statues. Where am I? Clue 7: I'm an elusive piece of public art. Look closely, and you'll find me in the shadows. Who am I?

  • Clue 8: Visit me, a hidden passage where nature and history meet. Can you identify this verdant corridor?

  • Clue 9: Find me where art meets architecture and blends into one. Can you identify this hidden art space?

  • Clue 10: If you are ready to delve into the paranormal, find the home of the city's most famous ghost. What's the name of this haunted location?

Answers

Easy

Medium

Hard

  • Clue 1: I stand tall, a towering figure with a pointed top. You can see me from miles around, and I honor the first president of the United States. Where am I? (Answer: Washington Monument.)

  • Clue 2: I am home to many species, from elephants to insects, and you don't even have to pay to see me. What am I? (Answer: Smithsonian National Zoo.)

  • Clue 3: I'm a location where people go to reflect, both physically and metaphorically. I'm a long, dark wall with names. What am I? (Answer: The Vietnam Veterans Memorial.)

  • Clue 4: I’m a grand residence, but you can’t just walk in. Many presidents have called me home. Where am I? (Answer: The White House.)

  • Clue 5: This majestic building is not just a library, it’s the largest library in the world! Can you find its name? (Answer: The Library of Congress.)

  • Clue 6: Here, you’ll find the Hope Diamond and Fossil Hall. Where are you? (Answer: Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.) Clue 7: Four presidents of the United States are immortalized here in stone. Can you find this famous outdoor monument? (Answer: Mount Rushmore.)

  • Clue 8: This gothic-style building has been serving students since 1789. Where are you? (Answer: Georgetown University.)

  • Clue 9: You can witness the changing of the guards at my tomb, a tribute to the soldiers who gave their lives for their country. What's my name? (Answer: The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery.)

  • Clue 10: I am a venue hosting concerts, operas, ballet, and other performing arts. I'm also dedicated to a U.S. President. Where am I? (Answer: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.)

Clue 1:Standing tall, I protect the secrets of America. Many know my name from a famous book and movie. Where am I?

(Answer: The Da Vinci Code's Knights Templar Commandery, now known as the House of the Temple.)

Clue 2:Look up! I'm where you can find the stars, even in the daytime. What's my name?

(Answer: Rock Creek Park Planetarium.)

Clue 3:I am a garden oasis hidden amongst the city chaos. Once a home for a beer baron, now I serve as a cultural hub. Where am I?

(Answer: Heurich House Museum.)

Clue 4:An expanse of land where deer roam and cherry trees blossom, you can reach me via a picturesque footbridge. What am I?

(Answer: Theodore Roosevelt Island.)

Clue 5:I am a quiet, tucked away place where art and tranquility blend. I was created as a haven for bonsai trees. Where am I?

(Answer: National Bonsai & Penjing Museum at the U.S. National Arboretum.)

Clue 6:Don't let my name fool you, I don't lead to the underworld. Instead, I offer you a glimpse into the life of a noted journalist. What's my name?

(Answer: The Dupont Underground.)

Clue 7:I am a city within a city, a vibrant neighborhood that was once the heart of African American culture in Washington, DC. What am I?

(Answer: U Street Corridor, historically known as "Black Broadway.")

Clue 8:I house the past of a unique form of transportation in the city. A streetcar can be seen here. Where am I?

(Answer: National Capital Trolley Museum.)

Clue 9:The name of a famous whiskey, I am the residence of a Naval hero from the War of 1812. Can you find me?

(Answer: Decatur House.)

Clue 10:I am a clandestine meeting place turned memorial, paying tribute to those who risked their lives for freedom during World War II. Where am I?

(Answer: The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, specifically the Norwegian Resistance Spying Monument.)

  • Clue 1: Many have walked by me, but few have ventured inside. I am a hidden chapel, tucked away in the heart of the city. Where am I? (Answer: The Chapel of Saint Ignatius at Georgetown University.) Clue 2: Tucked away near a popular marketplace, I am an art-filled alley that's Instagrammable from start to finish. What am I? (Answer: Blagden Alley.) 

  • Clue 3: I'm an old school tucked in an alley, now home to crafts and local fare. A school bell still rings in my hall. What's my name? (Answer: The Bell School, now part of the Bell Wine Cellars.) 

  • Clue 4: Hidden amongst residential buildings, I am a clandestine library that requires an appointment. What am I? (Answer: The Peabody Room at the Georgetown Library.) 

  • Clue 5: I am a small stone structure hidden in plain sight, a tribute to an act of rebellion against an oppressive law. Can you find me? (Answer: The Temperance Fountain in Penn Quarter.) 

  • Clue 6: I am a tribute to the "forgotten war" tucked away in an open-air space. Find me amidst the stainless steel statues. Where am I? (Answer: The Korean War Veterans Memorial.) 

  • Clue 7: I'm an elusive piece of public art. Look closely, and you'll find me in the shadows. Who am I? (Answer: The Fridge DC, a street art and performance space.) 

  • Clue 8: Visit me, a hidden passage where nature and history meet. Can you identify this verdant corridor? (Answer: The Dumbarton Oaks Park.) 

  • Clue 9: Find me where art meets architecture and blends into one. Can you identify this hidden art space? (Answer: The Kreeger Museum.) 

  • Clue 10: If you are ready to delve into the paranormal, find the home of the city's most famous ghost. What's the name of this haunted location? (Answer: The Octagon House.)

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