Washington DC Scavenger Hunt – Hard Mode
This is our Washington DC scavenger hunt on hard mode, mobile-friendly and free so that you can take it with you while on the hunt. You can review the rules, our suggestions, and scoring on our original checklist-style Washington DC scavenger hunt page.
Remember that you can click or tap each item to mark it as complete, as well as drag and drop rows to change the order of items.
Scavenger Hunt for Washington DC
Item | Points |
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National Mall — A large seated figure of the 16th president housed in a Greek-style temple with inscriptions of his famous speeches. | 5 |
West Potomac Park — A towering stone sculpture of the civil rights leader emerging from a mountain of despair. | 3 |
National Mall — A reflective black granite wall inscribed with the names of those who served and died in the Vietnam War. | 4 |
West Potomac Park — A haunting tribute featuring stainless steel statues representing soldiers on patrol. | 4 |
National Mall — An expansive oval-shaped memorial honoring those who served in the global conflict with fountains and engraved pillars. | 4 |
National Harbor — A dramatic sculpture of a giant emerging from the ground with large-scale limbs and a head. | 3 |
Downtown — A bronze statue of the famous physicist sitting on a bench holding a paper with mathematical equations. | 4 |
Columbia Island — A bronze sculpture depicting seagulls flying over waves symbolizing the sacrifice of merchant mariners. | 3 |
DuPont Circle — A central landmark featuring a marble water feature with allegorical figures representing the sea stars and wind. | 5 |
Judiciary Square — A statue commemorating the prominent Freemason and Confederate officer. | 4 |
Capitol Hill — A statue of the first president standing in a classical pose in front of the Federal Reserve Building. | 3 |
Foggy Bottom — A statue honoring the Ukrainian poet and national hero symbolizing freedom and independence. | 5 |
Scott Circle — A monument dedicated to the founder of homeopathy featuring a bronze statue and intricate carvings. | 5 |
Embassy Row — A bronze statue of the Indian leader walking with a staff symbolizing peace and nonviolence. | 4 |
Brookland — A statue depicting the Marian apparition revered in Catholic tradition located at a major shrine. | 5 |
National Mall — A museum featuring modern art and an outdoor garden with works by prominent artists. | 3 |
Downtown — A museum showcasing contemporary craft and decorative arts with striking architectural design. | 4 |
National Mall — An outdoor space featuring large-scale sculptures by renowned artists. | 4 |
Anacostia — A giant chair sculpture symbolizing the historic importance of furniture manufacturing in the area. | 3 |
Various Locations — Murals by the renowned street artist featuring political and social themes. | 4 |
Capitol Hill — A grand building with a distinctive dome serving as the home of the United States Congress. | 4 |
National Mall — A towering obelisk honoring the first president offering panoramic views of the city. | 4 |
Tidal Basin — A neoclassical structure honoring the third president with a large bronze statue and inscriptions of his writings. | 5 |
National Mall — A historic building housing administrative offices and an information center for the Smithsonian museums. | 4 |
National Mall — A building housing the original Declaration of Independence the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. | 4 |
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