Spooky Activities

The Haunted Washington
Scavenger Hunt

  • public
  • private
  • adults
  • kids
  • outdoor

The Haunted Washington Scavenger Hunt

Do you believe in ghosts?

You just might after this spooky tour that reveals the stories of the restless souls you might disturb. On teams, you’ll follow clues to ghost-plagued buildings near the White House and answer tricky questions about what you find. Possible cameos by the spirits of Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Dolley Madison, Abigail Adams, Andrew Jackson, the (allegedly) suicidal Mrs. Henry Adams, and losing duelist Stephen Decatur.

The hunt is a bit spooky, a bit macabre, a bit goofy, and a lot of fun. It’s also a bit slower paced than our regular hunts because the questions are longer, in order to fill you in on the eerie events that transpired at each location.

For private groups, we also offer a Kids Edition of this ghoulish game, suitable for ages 7 and up.

Please note: you’ll see the White House, as well as go around the White House grounds—but you won’t actually go onto the White House grounds. But you assume that, right?

This hunt is offered to the public on Saturdays during October. Your group can book a hunt at any time! Contact us to learn more—and find more ghosts in Washington, DC!

What are people saying about the Haunted Washington Scavenger Hunt?

★★★★★ on TripAdvisor: Great scavenger hunt!! Tokia [the hunt host] was an amazing hostess!! 🙂 Super fun times had by all, and the questions were challenging, but doable.”
★★★★★ on TripAdvisor: “Spooky hangout with friends. We enjoyed the excitement of our host! It was super fun though and a new way to explore this town!”


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