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Placerville Scavenger Hunt: Hangtown‘s Hidden Treasures Hunt

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Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt adventure in Placerville, the El Dorado County Jewel! Explore Historic Hangtown's downtown with our interactive app. Solve riddles, tackle missions, and complete challenges. Discover hidden gems and iconic landmarks while enjoying a flexible walking tour that invites teamwork and sightseeing.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Placerville. This top rated Placerville Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.23 miles and has 9 stops.

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Hangtown‘s Hidden Treasures Hunt
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Activity Info: Hangtown‘s Hidden Treasures Hunt

Placerville, nestled in California's Gold Country Hub, offers a rich history as a Mother Lode Destination. Known for it's Sierra Foothills Charm and Old West Experience, it is perfect for exploration. On this scavenger hunt, you will visit landmarks like the Hangmans Tree and the Placerville Pony Express. Solve puzzles and enjoy unique architecture while uncovering local stories. Whether you're a local or visiting Sutter's Mill Vicinity, this adventure is ideal for discovering new facets of this historic town.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

John A. Snowshoe Thompson

Discover Snowshoe Thompson's legacy at this plaque. His winter mail runs are legendary in the Sierra Foothills. Spot his skis for a hidden gem photo challenge on your scavenger hunt.

Placerville Pony Express

Visit the Pony Express plaque and imagine riders swapping saddlebags here. Test your relay skills with a fun walking tour challenge inspired by Placerville's historic past.

Three Unfortunates Hanged

Uncover how Placerville got it's name at this historic plaque. A must-see for history buffs on your scavenger hunt, offering local trivia and a touch of Gold Rush grit.

Hangmans Tree

At Hangman's Tree, embrace the Wild West spirit of Placerville. This notorious Gold Rush landmark is a thrilling stop on your scavenger hunt adventure, offering fun photo challenges and local lore.

Davis and Roy News Depot / Shelley Inch Building / Placerville News Company

Step into Placerville's past at this news depot site where stories flowed freely. Capture the cast iron façade in your photo mission during the scavenger hunt adventure.

Lower Fairchild Building

Explore the Lower Fairchild Building, once a bustling gathering spot. Spot architectural details and hidden gems that echo it's creative past during your scavenger hunt adventure.

Morning Star #20 I.O.O.F Lodge Building

Visit this former lodge celebrating community spirit and secret societies. It's unique exterior details make it a must-visit for explorers seeking hidden gems on their walking tour.

Douglass – Hines Building Bricks

Marvel at these historic bricks, rebuilt after fire—a testament to teamwork and ingenuity. Perfect for architecture fans and riddle lovers on your scavenger hunt.

Swift Berry

Swift Berry adds quirky heart to Placerville’s center—a perfect stop for camaraderie-filled scavenger hunts packed with teamwork challenges.

How the Placerville Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and dive into the Placerville Scavenger Hunt! With just an app, solve riddles and complete photo challenges around downtown. Earn points as you explore city center spots like John A. Snowshoe Thompson statue. Compete on the leaderboard while discovering hidden gems in this mobile-first adventure.

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Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for Hangtown‘s Hidden Treasures Hunt

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 246 Sacramento St, Placerville, CA 95667, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.23 Mi (1.99 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Hangtown‘s Hidden Treasures Hunt

The Placerville Scavenger Hunt is your go-to for unforgettable group outings! Perfect for birthdays, bachelorette parties, or weekend adventures in downtown Placerville. Customize your experience with unique challenges that encourage team bonding and fun! Whether it's a date or family outing, create lasting memories exploring the city center.

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Placerville Scavenger Hunt Team Building Scavenger Hunts

Engage with your team by going spot to spot on an epic team building scavenger hunt!

Earn The Placerville Scavenger Hunt High Score

Do you love competition? The Placerville Scavenger Hunt offers thrilling photo and trivia challenges at spots like Three Unfortunates Hanged. Work together to solve riddles and complete missions to climb the leaderboard—ultimate bragging rights await those who conquer Historic Hangtown!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2476
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2373
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2123

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Reviews for Placerville Scavenger Hunt: Hangtown‘s Hidden Treasures Hunt

5 star reviews

The hunt through Placerville's streets was a great way to see key spots like John A Snowshoe Thompson. Such an engaging thing to do for tourists!

Ava Williams

5 star reviews

I thoroughly enjoyed wandering through Downtown Placerville on this walking tour. The Douglass Hines Building Bricks were fascinating to see up close.

Liam Johnson

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Exploring Downtown Placerville with this scavenger hunt was the perfect outdoor activity. We enjoyed discovering historic gems like Morning Star Lodge.

Sophia Turner

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This scavenger hunt is an awesome date idea. My partner and I had a blast solving riddles at locations like Hangmans Tree in Downtown Placerville.

Oliver Mitchell

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Placerville's scavenger hunt was a hit with my family. We loved exploring the Pony Express and Swift Berry spots. Perfect for a fun day out.

Emma Bennett

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This hunt is such a fun thing to do in Gold Country's heart. We loved learning quirky facts at Three Unfortunates Hanged while roaming Downtown.

Lucas Walker

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Exploring Placerville with this walking tour was fascinating. The Douglass – Hines Bricks were a highlight, adding rich history to our adventure.

Sophia Johnson

5 star reviews

A fantastic date idea in Old Hangtown. We laughed, explored hidden gems like the Lower Fairchild Building, and enjoyed an adventurous day out.

James Hartman

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The Placerville Scavenger Hunt is perfect for families. My kids loved discovering spots like Swift Berry and the I.O.O.F Lodge Building in Downtown.

Olivia Smith

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I had a blast exploring Downtown Placerville with the scavenger hunt. We solved riddles and learned about places like Hangmans Tree and the Pony Express.

Ethan Mitchell

5 star reviews

Loved using ScavengerHunt.com to navigate historic Placerville sites like Shelley Inch Building and Hangmans Tree. Highly recommend!

Sophia Wilson

5 star reviews

Exploring Pville through this hunt was amazing. From Lower Fairchild to Davis Depot, we saw it all on this self-guided walking tour.

Lucas Martin

5 star reviews

Great family fun in old Pville! The kids loved finding clues near Douglass – Hines Bricks and Swift Berry. Fabulous outdoor activity!

Emily Johnson

5 star reviews

Our Downtown adventure was perfect for a date. We loved solving puzzles at John A. Snowshoe Thompson and the historic Pony Express spot!

Michael Garcia

5 star reviews

This Scavenger Hunt was a blast! We explored Downtown Placerville and discovered gems like the Morning Star Lodge and Hangmans Tree.

Alicia Thompson

5 star reviews

I had a great time on this scavenger hunt. It was a fun thing to do in Gold Bug City, discovering historic landmarks and learning local trivia.

Emma Nelson

5 star reviews

Exploring Cow Town was so much fun! From Davis News Depot to Douglass Bricks, each stop revealed unique history in Placerville's vibrant center.

Oliver Clark

5 star reviews

The downtown adventure was an epic outdoor activity! We discovered hidden gems like Lower Fairchild while enjoying the historical walking tour.

Sophia Harris

5 star reviews

This was the perfect date idea. Exploring quirky spots like John A. Snowshoe Thompson's area in Old Hangtown made it memorable and engaging.

Lucas Bennett

5 star reviews

The Placerville Scavenger Hunt was a blast for our family! We loved exploring the city center and solving riddles at places like Hangmans Tree and the Pony Express.

Evelyn Mitchell

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