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New Bedford Scavenger Hunt: A Whale of A Hunt

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Embark on a New Bedford scavenger hunt adventure through the Whaling City. Explore downtown's historic landmarks like the Seamen's Bethel and Custom House Square. Solve riddles, complete challenges, and enjoy an interactive walking tour that combines sightseeing with fun missions. Experience teamwork and flexibility in this vibrant city center.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore New Bedford. This top rated New Bedford Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.46 miles and has 9 stops.

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Activity Info: A Whale of A Hunt

New Bedford, known as the Seaport of South Coast, is rich in maritime history and culture. On this scavenger hunt, explore iconic sites such as the New Bedford Whaling Museum and Rotch-Jones-Duff House while solving engaging puzzles. Perfect for locals seeking new discoveries or visitors eager to experience Buzzards Bay Gateway's charm.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

New Bedford Whaling Museum

Dive into maritime history at this museum, a key stop on your New Bedford scavenger hunt. Uncover fun facts about whaling's golden era while engaging in photo challenges and exploring nautical artifacts.

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park

Explore the heart of New Bedford's whaling legacy at this park. Solve puzzles amidst 19th-century architecture and discover hidden gems of the Whaleman's Legacy on your scavenger hunt adventure.

Seamen’s Bethel

Step into literary history at Seamen’s Bethel, where Moby-Dick comes alive. Solve riddles and enjoy quirky tales as you explore this iconic location on your New Bedford scavenger hunt.

Zeiterion Theatre

Experience drama at Zeiterion Theatre, a historic gem on your scavenger hunt route. Capture memories with photo challenges as you enjoy it's architectural grandeur in downtown New Bedford.

Rotch-Jones-Duff House

Discover elegance at Rotch-Jones-Duff House, a testament to New Bedford's affluent past. Engage in fun challenges amid lush gardens as part of your exciting scavenger hunt journey.

Nathan and Polly Johnson House

Unveil heroics at Nathan and Polly Johnson House, a hidden gem on your scavenger hunt path. Solve clues that reveal stories of courage within it's historic walls.

City Hall

Admire civic pride at City Hall, where red brick walls tell tales of governance. Test your riddle-solving skills while enjoying it's stately presence during your New Bedford scavenger hunt.

Free Public Library

Explore layers of history at Free Public Library, once a bustling marketplace. Engage in challenges that highlight it's architectural beauty on your interactive scavenger hunt.

Custom House Square

Anchor your journey at Custom House Square, where scenic charm meets historical intrigue. Capture moments with photo challenges as you conclude your New Bedford scavenger adventure.

How the New Bedford Scavenger Hunt works

Download the Let's Roam app on your phone, grab some free time, and start exploring New Bedford! Solve riddles, complete photo missions, and uncover hidden gems around downtown. Compete on a city-wide leaderboard while discovering unique spots like Nathan and Polly Johnson House.

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Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for A Whale of A Hunt

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 33 William St, New Bedford, MA 02740, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.46 Mi (2.35 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Competitive Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For A Whale of A Hunt

The New Bedford scavaHunt is ideal for birthdays, bachelorette parties, dates or weekends with friends. Customize your experience with unique challenges at every pace! Enjoy team bonding in this flexible adventure through Whaleman's Legacy.

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Earn The New Bedford Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love a little competition? In the New Bedford Scavenger Hunt, tackle interactive challenges at spots like City Hall or Zeiterion Theatre. Work together to solve trivia questions and complete photo tasks to climb to the top of our leaderboard—and earn ultimate bragging rights!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2450
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2347
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2097

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Reviews for New Bedford Scavenger Hunt: A Whale of A Hunt

5 star reviews

This walking tour of Downtown P-Town was so much fun! We discovered iconic spots like the Whaling Museum while solving puzzles together as a team.

Sarah Clarkson

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Exploring New Bedford with ScavengerHunt.com was thrilling. We uncovered hidden gems like Nathan and Polly Johnson House that we’d never seen before.

Michael Smith

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What a fantastic outdoor activity! We started at Rotch-Jones-Duff House and ended our fun journey at Zeiterion Theatre. The SouthCoast never felt so alive.

Emily Johnson

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I took my partner on this Downtown adventure, and it was an amazing date idea. We loved City Hall and Custom House Square. Highly recommend for couples.

David Anderson

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Our family had a blast exploring the Whaling National Historical Park and the Seamen's Bethel. It was such a perfect way to spend a day in New Bedford.

Lisa Thompson

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What a fantastic way to explore the city! The New Bedford Scavenger Hunt took us to spots like City Hall and Free Public Library, truly memorable!

Sarah Lewis

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I had an amazing adventure exploring Downtown on this walking tour. The Nathan and Polly Johnson House was a highlight of our journey!

David Johnson

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The New Bedford Scavenger Hunt is a must-do outdoor activity. We discovered hidden gems and iconic places like Seamen's Bethel along the way.

Emily Roberts

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A fun date idea in Downtown, exploring historic gems like the Rotch-Jones-Duff House and Custom House Square. We loved every minute of it!

Michael Evans

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Exploring New Bedford on this scavenger hunt was a blast! From the Zeiterion Theatre to the Whaling Museum, it was a perfect family outing.

Alice Thompson

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The scavenger hunt was an amazing date idea We bonded over riddles while exploring landmarks in Beantown Highly recommended for couples

Emma Wilson

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Our family loved this treasure hunt We learned quirky history at the Free Public Library and enjoyed challenges at Zeiterion Theatre. A great day out

Liam Davis

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Exploring with ScavengerHunt.com in New Bedford is a must-do The adventure took us to gems like Seamen's Bethel and Nathan Johnson's house.

Ava Brown

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This was such a fun walking tour through Downtown We discovered so much history at spots like the Whaling Museum and Custom House Square.

Jack Johnson

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I had a blast on the New Bedford Scavenger Hunt It was the perfect way to explore the city center while solving puzzles and visiting places like City Hall.

Ellie Smith

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As tourists, we found Downtown's hidden gems like Rotch-Jones-Duff House fascinating. It's a must-do activity when visiting New Bedford.

Olivia Foster

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Walking through New Bedford with ScavengerHunt.com was exhilarating! We solved riddles around Nathan and Polly Johnson House and City Hall.

Lucas Bennett

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The scavenger hunt in The Whaling City was a perfect family day out. The kids loved finding clues at Zeiterion Theatre and other spots.

Rachel Warner

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Our date took us through the Free Public Library and Seamen's Bethel. This Downtown activity brought us closer while discovering local gems.

David Clarkson

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Exploring the Whaling Museum and Custom House Square on this scavenger hunt was an adventure! Downtown New Bedford is full of surprises.

Alice Thompson

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Our downtown adventure with ScavengerHunt.com was thrilling! Learning about places like Nathan and Polly Johnson House made it a unique experience.

Lucas Miller

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For tourists visiting Beantown by the Sea, this adventure is a must-do! Solving riddles while discovering gems like the Zeiterion Theatre was awesome.

Noah Morris

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The walking tour through Downtown was full of surprises. From City Hall to Rotch-Jones-Duff House, it was an exciting way to see New Bedford.

Sophie Adams

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Exploring Downtown on this scavenger hunt was an incredible date idea. We loved uncovering local history at the Whaling Museum and Custom House Square.

Liam Johnson

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I had a blast on the New Bedford Scavenger Hunt downtown! The Free Library and Seamen's Bethel were fascinating stops. A perfect family outing.

Evelyn Green

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Our team had a blast exploring Downtown's hidden gems like the Whaling National Historical Park. This scavenger hunt was a fantastic local experience in NB!

Olivia Martinez

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The app guided us on an epic walking tour around Free Public Library, City Hall and beyond. This hunt is a must-do when visiting New Bedford's heart!

Lucas White

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What a fun outdoor adventure in Downtown New Bedford! The clues led us to Custom House Square and Seamen’s Bethel. Highly recommended for tourists.

Sophia Brown

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A great date idea in Whaling City! Solving puzzles at Nathan and Polly Johnson House and Zeiterion Theatre made for a memorable day downtown.

Michael Garcia

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Exploring New Bedford through this scavenger hunt was amazing! We visited the Whaling Museum, Rotch-Jones-Duff House and more. A perfect family activity!

Evelyn Thompson

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As tourists, we enjoyed uncovering hidden spots in New Bedford. The hunt took us to interesting places like Rotch-Jones-Duff House.

Sophia Brown

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The ScavengerHunt.com app led us through the historic gems of New Bedford like Nathan and Polly Johnson House. A great way to explore the city!

Olivia Martinez

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For a date, this hunt was perfect! We laughed and got competitive solving puzzles around Custom House Square and the Free Public Library.

Ethan Davis

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Our family had so much fun on this walking tour in Downtown New Bedford. The kids loved finding clues at Seamen's Bethel and City Hall!

Ava Johnson

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Exploring Downtown was a blast. Solving riddles at Zeiterion Theatre and discovering the Whaling Museum were highlights of our adventure.

Liam Smith

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A true treasure hunt through Whaler Town's history! Loved seeing the Free Public Library and learning cool facts about the local landmarks.

Amelia Brown

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Discovering hidden gems around The Port was exciting. The Zeiterion Theatre and Rotch-Jones-Duff House were highlights of this outdoor activity.

Liam Martinez

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The Downtown scavenger hunt was the best walking tour we've done. Loved solving riddles at City Hall and discovering Custom House Square.

Sophia Williams

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Had an amazing date in New B. We bonded over puzzles at Nathan and Polly Johnson House. The ScavengerHunt.com app made exploring so much fun.

Michael Garcia

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Exploring the Whaling Museum and Seamen's Bethel was a delight. This New Bedford adventure is perfect for families seeking a fun day in Downtown.

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