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
Local Favorite
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 1.99 KM (1.23 Mi)
Go anytime
Local Favorite
Over 1000 people completed this hunt
About this hunt
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 1.99 KM (1.23 Mi)
Go anytime
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.
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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
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Promo Applied
- Valid for one scavenger hunt in any of our 3,000+ locations.
- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
- Includes printable gift card options.
Promo Applied
- Valid for one year for up to 2 players in each activity. Year starts after the first redemption. Primary ticketholder must always be present (but can bring different people); this ticket cannot be split.
- Unlimited scavenger hunts, bar crawls, audio tours, and ghost tours with ANY theme.
- Use in any of our 3,000+ cities, including options in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. Many cities have multiple activities.
- Includes printable gift card options.
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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
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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