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.
About this hunt
About this hunt
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.
Stops on this 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.
More details
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
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.
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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Reviews for Placerville Scavenger Hunt: Hangtown‘s Hidden Treasures Hunt
Let us Roam made discovering Downtown Placerville so much fun. The missions led us to hidden gems like Davis and Roy News Depot and Three Unfortunates Hanged. Highly recommend as a thing to do here.
Norah Finley
Exploring the heart of Old Hangtown through this historic scavenger hunt was amazing. I never knew about John A Snowshoe Thompson or the cool plaques at Pony Express.
Lyle Easton
If you are looking for things to do outdoors in Gold Rush Town, this hunt is a winner. Douglass Hines Bricks and Lower Fairchild were my favorite stops along Main Street.
Trisha Wardell
The Downtown walking tour was perfect for our date in Gold Country. Solving trivia around Hangmans Tree and seeing murals made it both fun and memorable for us.
Alden Greer
I loved exploring Old Hangtown with my family on the Placerville Scavenger Hunt. We learned quirky local facts at spots like Swift Berry and had a blast with the challenges.
Marlene Hartley
Loved learning quirky history during our hunt around Lively Lane. Visiting Davis News Depot on this treasure hunt made it one of my favorite tourist activities in Placerville.
Georgia Westfield
I used the Let's Roam app for the Placerville Scavenger Hunt and had a blast finding points of interest like Lower Fairchild Building and the Three Unfortunates spot downtown.
Bryce Calderon
If you want cool things to do in Old Hangtown try this walking tour. We solved riddles around Douglass Hines Bricks and learned about Snowshoe Thompson. So much fun.
Elena Bradshaw
Took my date through the Downtown scavenger hunt and we loved exploring historic streets. The Hangmans Tree and Swift Berry were local gems full of stories.
Quinn Sutton
The Placerville Scavenger Hunt in Gold Rush Town was a fantastic outdoor adventure for the whole family. Morning Star Lodge and Pony Express were true highlights.
Miles Trenton
Exploring Old Dry Diggins with Let's Roam was one of my favorite things to do in Placerville. We solved missions at classic spots like Davis Roy Depot and found unique art along Main Street.
Selena Quinn
I am new in town so I tried the Downtown scavenger hunt and discovered hidden gems like Douglass Hines Bricks and Morning Star Lodge. The Let's Roam app made it easy to explore historic points of interest.
Heath Whitlow
The Placerville Scavenger Hunt was an awesome outdoor activity that led us past Pony Express markers and quirky plaques near Three Unfortunates Hanged. Such a cool walking tour of Gold Rush Town.
Maeve Colter
Took my date on this Downtown adventure and we had a blast uncovering clues by John A Snowshoe Thompson and the Lower Fairchild Building. Perfect for couples who love a challenge.
Wesley Foster
My family loved exploring Old Hangtown with the Placerville Scavenger Hunt. Solving riddles at Hangmans Tree and spotting murals near Swift Berry was such a fun thing to do.
Daphne Granger
Let us Roam through Downtown Placerville on this fantastic walking tour. Each spot from Lower Fairchild to Three Unfortunates Hanged revealed more hidden gems than we expected.
Jasper Winslow
There are so many interesting things to do in Little Nugget Town but this scavenger hunt stands out. It is a unique way for tourists to see points of interest like Pony Express.
Graham Sutterfield
The hunt around Lively Main Street was perfect for getting outdoors. We loved spotting historic bricks at Douglass Hines and learning quirky facts about Morning Star Lodge.
Rosalie Hampton
My date and I had a blast with the Downtown walking tour adventure. Solving puzzles near Snowshoe Thompson and Davis News Depot gave us plenty to talk about while exploring!
Travis Langston
Exploring Old Hangtown on the Placerville Scavenger Hunt was the highlight of our family trip. The clues at Hangmans Tree and Swift Berry made it a must-do activity.
Evelyn Barker
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
I thoroughly enjoyed wandering through Downtown Placerville on this walking tour. The Douglass Hines Building Bricks were fascinating to see up close.
Liam Johnson
Exploring Downtown Placerville with this scavenger hunt was the perfect outdoor activity. We enjoyed discovering historic gems like Morning Star Lodge.
Sophia Turner
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
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
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
Exploring Placerville with this walking tour was fascinating. The Douglass – Hines Bricks were a highlight, adding rich history to our adventure.
Sophia Johnson
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
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
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
Loved using ScavengerHunt.com to navigate historic Placerville sites like Shelley Inch Building and Hangmans Tree. Highly recommend!
Sophia Wilson
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
Great family fun in old Pville! The kids loved finding clues near Douglass – Hines Bricks and Swift Berry. Fabulous outdoor activity!
Emily Johnson
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
This Scavenger Hunt was a blast! We explored Downtown Placerville and discovered gems like the Morning Star Lodge and Hangmans Tree.
Alicia Thompson
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
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
The downtown adventure was an epic outdoor activity! We discovered hidden gems like Lower Fairchild while enjoying the historical walking tour.
Sophia Harris
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
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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