Description
The Washington D.C. National Mall East Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 4.1 km / 2.5 mi self-guided walking tour around many museums and the Capitol, with challenges along the way. It should take 3 hours to complete, and ends near the start location.
Tour tested anew and improved in June 2024.
What you’ll see
- National Mall
- Smithsonian Institution Building
- National Museum of the American Indian
- The Capitol
- National Air and Space Museum
- Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden
- National Museum of Natural History
- National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
- Ulysses S. Grant Memorial
- National Museum of American History
- Washington Monument
- National Museum of African American History & Culture
- And much more!
This scavenger hunt has a difficulty level of NORMAL.
The ideal group size is between 2 and 6 people – but is not restricted to this. Children are welcome and will enjoy most of the challenges.
After purchase, to begin your hunt around the east side of the National Mall, you will direct yourself to the intersection of 15th St and Constitution Ave., Washington, DC 20004, USA. This is the start location.
Once there, log in to this website and begin your hunt.
Alternatively, you can access “My Account” and follow the instructions there.
Never hesitate to contact us if you experience any difficulties.
Ancient History
Various Algonquin tribes inhabited the Potomac Valley when the Europeans first arrived.
The Residence Act of 1790 created the Capital District along the Potomac River. The states of Maryland and Virginia donated lands, including the village of Georgetown, as well as Alexandria. Consequently, these created the District of Columbia. Indeed, this district is under federal jurisdiction exclusively. The city of Washington was then founded in 1791.
Several important buildings were burned down during the War of 1812.
In 1846, the District of Columbia returned the city of Alexandria to Virginia.
The Civil War of 1861 provoked a major expansion of federal organizations and therefore the population increased, especially with freed slaves from the south. Then, the population in 1870 had grown to 132,000.
Recent History
The Second World War (1939-45) also contributed to an increase in the size of the city, which in 1950 was over 800,000.
Washington eventually became the rallying point for public protests for civil rights, anti-war movements, and other popular causes.
Finally, as of 2018, Washington’s population is just over 700,000.
Mary Jones –
** (2 stars given)
Achieved 555 points in 3 hours 31 minutes
Mary, June 6, 2021