The Haunted Philadelphia Scavenger Hunt
BOO! Sorry to startle you, but you might as well brace yourself now for this eerie adventure. You'll visit ghost-plagued buildings and secret cemeteries while learning the stories of the restless souls you […]
Watson Adventures corporate scavenger hunts use witty, tricky questions in fast-paced games that bring out the best in a city—and the best in you and your teammates. Our team-building hunts have been acclaimed by ABC News, the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Boston Herald, the Chicago Tribune, the Philadelphia Inquirer, and numerous other media outlets. Since 1999, more than 150,000 hunters have gone on our hunts from more than 1,000 prestigious companies. Contact us for a quote.
In museums, historic neighborhoods, and other locations, hunters compete to answer questions in hunts designed to:
You’re not hunting for things (put back that Ming vase!) but for answers to tricky and humorous questions about the intriguing places and objects you discover. No previous knowledge is necessary—you just need a sharp mind and comfortable shoes. The game is like a walking tour spiked with caffeine. The team from your company that answers the most questions correctly wins. Typically the game lasts two hours (with about half an hour more for set-up and post-hunt scoring), but the length can be customized to meet your needs.
The questions emphasize nimble thinking and, above all, teamwork. They’re crafted to bring out the various skills of each member of your team. A person who’s good at seeing the big picture will get one answer, a teammate who’s good with wordplay will get the next, and someone who is good at navigating may excel at getting the team from place to place. The best teams quickly learn that they must use the strengths of everyone in the group.
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Explore Philadelphia on corporate scavenger hunts that reveal the best of such places as Center City, the Independence Hall area, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Franklin Institute, Reading Terminal Market, the Philadelphia Zoo, and many more great locations. Plus, we have hunts that explore New Hope and other suburban towns.
BOO! Sorry to startle you, but you might as well brace yourself now for this eerie adventure. You'll visit ghost-plagued buildings and secret cemeteries while learning the stories of the restless souls you […]
Can you figure out whodunit? Someone—or some thing—has been bumping off Franklin Institute staffers involved in the recent discovery of a long-lost invention by Benjamin Franklin. This “infernal machine” has a […]
A curator has been murdered! And he left behind a cryptic trail of clues connected with secrets in works of art at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. As your team gathers answers about the art, you begin to piece […]
Discover secrets and surprises in art ...on a whirlwind tour of the best of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Your team will decipher tricky, humorous clues that guide your throughout the museum. You’ll explore […]
Ever try time travel? This hunt takes you back to colonial times and the tumult of 1776. You’ll explore the restored historic houses and other sites where independence was born, including Independence Hall, […]
Brace yourself for the eerie side of art ...on an ominous adventure at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Steel your nerves as you go in search of such items as a devil that terrorized church ladies, a peasant […]
Better bring your favorite hex, because the historic buildings and byways of this town are rife with cranky poltergeists. Be careful not to rile the restless Revolutionary War soldiers, the many ghosts in an […]
If your group is involved with science or finds human ingenuity and creativity fascinating, then you need to discover our hunt at the Franklin Institute. This large museum is renowned for its exciting, […]
A classic scavenger hunt with a twist! If you’re looking for a good old-fashioned scavenger hunt, we have one—with very unusual challenges for things to collect and team photos to take that will exercise your […]
You can literally taste victory... as you tackle tricky questions while sampling the best foods in the Reading Terminal Market and nearby Chinatown. You'll also discover other delightful surprises in the […]
A Watson Adventures staffer has been murdered, and we need your help to catch his killer. Before he died, he drew a star on the ground with his own blood. What does this mean? It turns out that the victim […]
Uncover the secrets of Reading Terminal ...and its neighborhood, including Chinatown and along Market Stree. You’ll discover... America’s oldest ice cream vendor Philly’s most endangered cheesesteak (and a […]
Based on a Sherlock Holmes story... An eminent cryptographer has been found shot dead in her office, alongside the body of an unidentified foreigner. The scholar's husband was also critically wounded. The […]
Take on Center City ...on a whirlwind tour that hits the most interesting locations, be they famous or obscure. Using either limousines or mass transit (including the Philly Phlash in summer), hunters will […]
If you can talk to the animals, you’ll be cheating ...on this fast-paced and fun tour of the best of the Philadelphia Zoo. It's just the right size for a great hunt: In just two hours, you can cover most of […]
Discover the most intriguing sights, scenes, buildings, and byways of this historic town, from river to canal, from patriots to pop artists. Make it a mystery! We can customize this hunt to include an […]
It’s sink or swim on this hunt... through the state-of-the-art Adventure Aquarium, featuring a wide array of exhibits, environments, and surprising sea creatures. Highlights include Penguin Island, the […]
Do you have a group where English isn’t the primary language of many or all of the members? We still have a hunt for you! Most of our scavenger hunts, in both museums and great neighborhoods, are available in […]