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George Washington University Scavenger Hunt: Colonial Clues: The George Washington University Quest

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Step into Potomac Charm with a campus-based interactive game at George Washington University! This self-guided scavenger hunt adventure takes you through iconic spots like Smith Center, Gelman Library, and the George Washington Statue. Solve riddles, complete fun missions, and explore the university on foot as part of an unforgettable walking tour.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Georgetown. This top rated George Washington University Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.90 miles and has 6 stops.

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Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 1.45 KM (0.90 Mi)
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George Washington University Scavenger Hunt: Colonial Clues: The George Washington University Quest
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Clock duration icon Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Map distance icon Distance 1.45 KM (0.90 Mi)
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Step into Potomac Charm with a campus-based interactive game at George Washington University! This self-guided scavenger hunt adventure takes you through iconic spots like Smith Center, Gelman Library, and the George Washington Statue. Solve riddles, complete fun missions, and explore the university on foot as part of an unforgettable walking tour.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Georgetown. This top rated George Washington University Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.90 miles and has 6 stops.

Stops on this hunt

The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

Discover a lesser-known landmark on your George Washington University Scavenger Hunt adventure. Solve clues by cobblestone streets and hear whispers of past pranks—locals say the mascot once hid here during orientation week.

Smith Center

Uncover campus secrets on your George Washington University Scavenger Hunt adventure. Explore historic buildings, solve clever riddles, and snap photos with iconic spots. Did you know the mascot once led a parade down bustling M Street?

Gelman Library

Test your teamwork at this point of interest during your George Washington University Scavenger Hunt. Complete missions near the C&O Canal and discover local traditions. Urban oasis vibes await—legend says students leave notes here for good luck.

Phillips Hall

This stop offers a scenic spot for puzzle-solving on your George Washington University Scavenger Hunt. Find hidden gems, enjoy Key Bridge views, and tackle trivia about university sayings. Locals love the quiet corners here for reflection.

George Washington Statue

Snap creative photos at this iconic location during your George Washington University Scavenger Hunt. Bustling M Street energy meets campus tradition—did you know alumni gather here before big games? Expect lots of fun and lively teamwork.

Lerner Health and Wellness Center

Enjoy teamwork at this outdoor activity stop on your George Washington University Scavenger Hunt. Tackle trivia about historic waterfront events and spot unique architecture—insider tip: sunset here is unforgettable.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 600 22nd St NW, Washington

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 0.9 Mi (1.45 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


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How the George Washington University Scavenger Hunt works

Just grab your phone—iOS or Android—and launch the Let's Roam app for instant access to the George Washington University Scavenger Hunt. Compete solo or team up as you solve riddles, snap photos at iconic locations, and earn points on our city-wide leaderboard. Explore hidden gems around every corner!

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Ready to show off your school spirit? On the George Washington University Scavenger Hunt, each teammate gets interactive trivia challenges at places like Gelman Library or creative photo missions by the George Washington Statue. Work together to solve riddles at Phillips Hall or capture moments in front of Smith Center—all for a shot at topping Georgetown's leaderboard and ultimate bragging rights!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2478
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2375
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2125

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Reviews for George Washington University Scavenger Hunt: Colonial Clues: The George Washington University Quest

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ScavengerHunt.com made exploring Hoya Town fun for tourists like me. Following clues from Gelman Library to Lerner Health turned this walking tour into an unforgettable treasure hunt adventure.

Mira Coltrane

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If you want unique things to do in Colonial Territory, this scavenger hunt is fantastic. We tackled creative challenges by the George Washington Statue and found it both fun and educational.

Leona Galvez

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The George Washington University campus-based adventure was perfect for getting outside. The missions around the university museum and Textile Museum made exploring Colonial Territory memorable.

Tobias Langley

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Took my partner on a date around Hoya Town for the Georgetown Scavenger Hunt and had such a great time solving riddles near Phillips Hall and spotting hidden gems at Lerner Health. Highly recommended date idea.

Camille Foster

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Our family loved the George Washington University walking tour by ScavengerHunt.com. Exploring Gelman Library and snapping photos at the Smith Center made it a top thing to do in Little Foggy.

Harvey Benson

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I used ScavengerHunt.com to explore G Dubbs with friends. Solving riddles by Phillips Hall made this one of my top things to do while visiting G Town. Highly recommended!

Vera Dunham

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As a visitor, I found the George Washington University scavenger hunt to be an awesome walking tour packed with points of interest like the Textile Museum and historic campus art.

Graham Ellis

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If you are looking for outdoor activities near Foggy Bottom, the George Washington University Scavenger Hunt is perfect. The Lerner Center stop was a favorite on our adventure.

Sophie Rivers

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Took my date on this epic Georgetown Scavenger Hunt and we laughed nonstop searching for plaques around Smith Center and Phillips Hall. A fun thing to do in Hoya Town.

Miles Caldwell

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Walking the campus for the Scavenger Hunt was a blast with my family. We loved solving clues near the George Washington Statue and grabbing photos at Gelman Library.

Clara Morrison

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Touring the G Dub campus by hunting for clues near iconic spots like Phillips Hall was such a blast. It felt like an adventure packed with history, art, and university pride.

Drew McAllister

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Georgetown Scavenger Hunt is a perfect outdoor thing to do around Foggy Bottom. Walking tour style adventure with brainy clues at each landmark kept us entertained all afternoon.

Brett Langley

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The hunt through GWU Hilltop was a cool date idea. We laughed solving challenging riddles near Lerner and snapped photos by The Textile Museum. Great way to see campus together.

Lena Pollard

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Took the family for a day out with ScavengerHunt.com and we loved every minute. Finding clues at Phillips Hall and seeing the George Washington Statue was a memorable activity.

Russell Hayes

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Had so much fun on the Georgetown Scavenger Hunt exploring campus points like Gelman Library and Smith Center. The DCU has a ton of hidden gems to find.

Clara Finch

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There are few better ways to see Colonial Hill than the George Washington University Scavenger Hunt. Every stop from Gelman Library to Smith Center kept us entertained all afternoon.

Maxwell Bryant

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Georgetown was made for an experience like this. We covered so many points of interest from murals outside Phillips to plaques around The Textile Museum on this engaging campus tour.

Olivia Carson

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If you are looking for things to do outdoors in GW, this scavenger hunt is perfect. I learned quirky facts near Phillips Hall and enjoyed teamwork challenges all over campus.

Jonas Baxter

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Took my date on a walking tour through Foggy Bottom with the Georgetown Scavenger Hunt. We laughed solving riddles near Smith Center and found hidden gems by Lerner Health.

Naomi Rivers

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Exploring Colonial Hill with my family on the ScavengerHunt.com adventure was a blast. We loved hunting clues at Gelman and posing by the George Washington Statue.

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