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Cambridge Massachusetts Downtown Scavenger Hunt: Clue the Common

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Dive into the heart of Cambridge with a scavenger hunt adventure through Downtown! Explore Harvard Square, stroll near the MIT Hub, and tackle missions across Charles River Walks. Solve riddles, complete challenges, and enjoy a self-guided walking tour packed with teamwork and local history.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Cambridge. This top rated Cambridge Massachusetts Downtown Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.50 miles and has 5 stops.

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Activity Info: Clue the Common

Cambridge Downtown pulses with Ivy League energy, tech innovation, and Revolutionary War sites. From historic Harvard Yard to lively Kendall Square, this neighborhood buzzes with culture and stories. On this hunt, you will decode riddles at John Bridge Monument, snap photos at Alexander W. Kemp Playground, uncover secrets by the Washington Elm, and complete missions at Prince Hall Memorial. Every clue leads to a new discovery. Locals rediscover their city’s hidden gems while visitors experience Cambridge beyond the tourist path. Whether you are here for a weekend or born in Boston’s neighbor, every step is packed with fun facts and unique challenges.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

John Bridge Monument

Discover clues near Harvard Square and the Charles River Walks. This scavenger hunt adventure keeps your team guessing with local trivia, art, and architecture. Snap photos, solve puzzles, and enjoy lots of fun outdoors.

Alexander W. Kemp Playground

Explore the MIT Hub area where tech innovation meets history. Teams will solve riddles about local landmarks and snap creative photo challenges. The hunt reveals secrets only locals know—like a mural tucked behind a cafe.

Washington Elm

Step into Revolutionary War Sites for an immersive scavenger hunt adventure. Find clues about historic events, answer trivia, and admire unique architecture along the way—perfect for fans of history and teamwork.

Prince Hall Memorial

Discover the charm of Cambridge Galleria as you complete missions outside it's vibrant exterior. Photo challenges capture the energy of this spot—insider tip: look for public art installations nearby!

Civil War Monument

Stroll through Historic Harvard Yard where centuries-old traditions meet modern-day fun. Solve puzzles inspired by Ivy League lore while enjoying scenic walks among famous landmarks and outdoor attractions.

How the Cambridge Massachusetts Downtown Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and gather your crew—no reservations needed! The Let's Roam app guides you on a walking tour filled with riddles and photo challenges around Cambridge Massachusetts Downtown. Earn points as you solve clues near iconic spots like Harvard Square. Compete on our leaderboard while discovering hidden gems at your own pace.

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Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for Clue the Common

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 1556 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 0.5 Mi (0.8 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Clue the Common

The Cambridge Massachusetts Downtown scavaHunt is made for group outings—birthdays in Harvard Square, bachelorette parties by the Charles River Walks, creative dates or team building near MIT Hub! Customize your challenge types or team up for friendly rivalry. The hunt brings everyone together for memorable teamwork and fun missions all over downtown.

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Earn The Cambridge Massachusetts Downtown Scavenger Hunt High Score

Ready to show off your skills? On the Cambridge Massachusetts Downtown Scavenger Hunt leaderboard, every player gets interactive trivia at John Bridge Monument and photo missions at Alexander W. Kemp Playground. Work together to crack riddles by the Civil War Monument—top the board for ultimate bragging rights!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2467
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2364
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2114

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Reviews for Cambridge Massachusetts Downtown Scavenger Hunt: Clue the Common

5 star reviews

If you want fun things to do in Cantab City as a tourist try ScavengerHunt.com. Loved discovering plaques at Prince Hall Memorial and seeing local art along the route.

Viola Bishop

5 star reviews

Downtown Cammy is packed with things to do but this walking tour was my favorite. The hidden gems around Alexander W Kemp Playground are worth every step.

Simon Wheeler

5 star reviews

Exploring Central Square on this Cambridge scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity. We admired murals near Washington Elm and learned cool facts about the Civil War Monument.

Elliot Granger

5 star reviews

Took my date through the Downtown hunt in Cantabrigia and it was perfect for bonding and laughs. Solving riddles at John Bridge Monument made it extra memorable.

Rosalind Parker

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My family and I had an awesome time with the ScavengerHunt.com adventure in Downtown Cambridge. Prince Hall Memorial was a favorite stop and the kids loved Kemp Playground.

Cameron Finch

5 star reviews

ScavengerHunt.com made exploring Red Citys historic buildings fun The missions by Civil War Monument taught us quirky facts A fantastic outdoor activity for anyone visiting

Sophie Benson

5 star reviews

As a visitor, this treasure hunt made seeing Downtown easy I discovered John Bridge Monument and Alexander W Kemp Playground in new ways It is top among things to do in the city

Owen Mercer

5 star reviews

The Downtown scavenger hunt was a perfect date idea My partner and I solved challenges around Washington Elm and enjoyed teamwork all through Grafton Citys lively streets

Lila Shelton

5 star reviews

My family had an amazing afternoon in Central Square doing the Cambridge scavenger hunt adventure The Prince Hall Memorial was such a cool spot for puzzles We had so much fun together

Gareth Blair

5 star reviews

I explored River Citys Downtown on a walking tour with ScavengerHunt.com and loved every minute Our team tackled riddles near the Civil War Monument and found hidden gems

Nina Warren

5 star reviews

This is hands down one of the top things to do in Cantabrigia. The hunt brought us through historic plaques and challenges across all the major points of interest in Downtown.

Elise Powell

5 star reviews

ScavengerHunt.com turned exploring Harvard Square into an epic adventure. Alexander W Kemp Playground was my favorite stop during this outdoor activity around Downtown.

Derek Lowell

5 star reviews

Such a perfect date idea in Cammy town. The walking tour led us to Washington Elm, Civil War Monument, and hidden gems I never knew about even as a local.

Sophie Jenkins

5 star reviews

The ScavengerHunt.com app made exploring Central Square so fun for tourists like us. Highlights were the John Bridge Monument and learning quirky facts on every clue.

Miles Redding

5 star reviews

Our family had a blast discovering the best of Downtown Cammy on the Cambridge Scavenger Hunt. We solved puzzles at Prince Hall Memorial and explored murals together.

Lena Marston

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