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Essex Village Essex scavenger hunt

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Discover Essex Village with our thrilling scavenger hunt adventure! Explore the Historic Seaport Village, solve riddles, and complete exciting challenges. This self-guided walking tour is perfect for teams eager to uncover hidden gems and iconic landmarks like the Turtle Submarine. Get ready for fun, flexibility, and a dash of competition!

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Essex. This top rated Essex Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.00 miles and has 8 stops.

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Activity Info: Essex Village Essex scavenger hunt

Essex, nestled in the Connecticut River Valley, is a charming river town known for it's colonial charm and scenic New England beauty. On this hunt, explore Essex Square and Hills Academy while solving missions and engaging in photo challenges. Perfect for locals wanting a new perspective or visitors seeking adventure, it offers unique insights into this historic seaport village.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

The Griswold Inn

Pose for a photo challenge at this iconic landmark, then soak up the atmosphere of Essex’s historic buildings on your scavenger hunt tour. More adventures await with the Essex Steam Train energy!

Turtle Submarine at Connecticut River Museum

This nautical attraction celebrates Essex's inventive legacy. Tackle missions and learn fun facts about America's first submarine during your exciting outdoor scavenger hunt adventure.

Hills Academy

At Hills Academy, engage in a fun scavenger hunt adventure. Snap photos and solve puzzles while uncovering trivia about this historic site. Experience the charm of Essex Village with your team.

Essex Square

The city center is buzzing with scavenger hunt excitement—snap photos, solve puzzles, and explore stories of local tradesmen as you head to the next Essex landmark mission.

Early Essex Village

Explore tales and architecture brimming with history at this Connecticut River Jewel. Team up for photo challenges as you uncover more about this charming spot on your scavenger hunt.

Warship Oliver Cromwell

Strike a pose by this site where craftspeople once worked. Riddles and challenges bring alive Essex’s small-town charm and rich history during your scavenger hunt walking tour.

It Happened Here!

Discover the transformation from shipbuilding hub to yachting hotspot at this historic marker. Enjoy sightseeing and fun facts on your scavenger hunt adventure in scenic New England.

British Raid 1814

Explore Essex's Historic Maritime Village on your scavenger hunt. Solve riddles and enjoy teamwork as you learn quirky tales from 1814. This outdoor activity is perfect for history buffs!

How the Essex Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and free time to start your Essex Scavenger Hunt! Use our app to solve riddles, snap photos, and explore Essex Village's hidden spots. With points earned on each mission, compete on the city-wide leaderboard while discovering local treasures like The Griswold Inn.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 9 Prospect St, Essex, CT 06426, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1 Mi (1.61 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Essex Village Essex scavenger hunt

Join the Essex scavaHunt for birthdays, bachelorettes, or weekend fun! Explore as a team through customizable challenges at your own pace. Whether you are bonding with friends or planning a date night in this small-town getaway, every outing becomes an unforgettable memory full of laughter and discovery.

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Earn The Essex Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love competition? In the Essex Scavenger Hunt, tackle interactive challenges at spots like Warship Oliver Cromwell. Solve trivia at Early Essex Village for bragging rights on our leaderboard! Teamwork makes every riddle solved more rewarding as you climb to claim ultimate victory.

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Team: Max Power

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Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2361
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2111

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Reviews for Essex Scavenger Hunt: Essex Village Essex scavenger hunt

5 star reviews

What a unique experience! Discovering points of interest around the city was thrilling. The scavenger hunt app made our journey through Little Es effortlessly fun!

Lucas Reed

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Exploring Early Essex Village through this scavenger hunt was fantastic! The Griswold Inn area is full of history, making it a perfect walking adventure.

Chloe Peterson

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A wonderful outdoor activity for families. My kids loved uncovering clues at places like It Happened Here! and Warship Oliver Cromwell in historic Essex.

Ethan Fletcher

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This was an amazing date idea! We explored historic spots like Hills Academy and the British Raid site while solving puzzles. Definitely recommend Essex Scavenger Hunt.

Sophie Mitchell

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I had a great time exploring the Turtle Submarine and Essex Square on the Scavenger Hunt. It's such a fun way to discover hidden gems in Essex Village!

Liam Hawkins

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I loved using ScavengerHunt.com to explore points of interest around Essex, from It Happened Here! to Warship Oliver Cromwell. An unforgettable experience!

Ella Johnson

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A fantastic outdoor activity around Essex's historic spots like Hills Academy. Uncovering hidden gems through riddles made the adventure truly engaging!

David Brown

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We had a blast exploring the highlights of Essex Village. From the British Raid 1814 to Early Essex, every challenge was both fun and educational.

Chloe Anderson

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This scavenger hunt was an exciting date idea in Essex Village. Exploring places like Essex Square and The Griswold Inn made it memorable and fun.

Brian Miller

5 star reviews

Essex Village is a charming place for a family adventure. We solved puzzles and learned about the Turtle Submarine at Connecticut River Museum. A must-do!

Alice Thompson

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Discovering points of interest around the Nutmeg State's lovely village was a pleasure with ScavengerHunt.com. Perfect way to see the town sights.

Jack Nolan

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The hunt through Essex Square led us to hidden gems and quirky history tidbits. It's a must-do walking tour when visiting this charming village.

Sophie Mitchell

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Exploring historic Essex Village was exciting with ScavengerHunt.com. From Hills Academy to Early Essex, every location was a delightful discovery.

Noah Fletcher

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For our date, we tried the Essex Hunt. Solving puzzles at places like The Griswold Inn made it memorable and fun. Perfect for couples looking for adventure.

Ella Thompson

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I had a blast exploring Essex Village on the ScavengerHunt.com app. The Turtle Submarine and British Raid spots were highlights. Great family activity!

Liam Kendrick

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A great outdoor activity that hit all the highlights! Warship Oliver Cromwell and British Raid 1814 were unexpected gems in our adventure.

Oliver Hughes

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What an adventure! From It Happened Here to Hills Academy, each clue was richer with historical tales of our beloved village.

Sophia Mitchell

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For a fun date, this scavenger hunt in Essex is unbeatable. Exploring Early Essex Village together made it all the more special.

Noah Carter

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The Essex Scavenger Hunt was a fantastic family activity. We loved solving puzzles around the Griswold Inn and learning local history.

Emma Thompson

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I had a blast exploring the nooks of Essex Village. The Turtle Submarine at Connecticut River Museum was such a cool find!

Liam Barker

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