Democracy Quest in Washington DC National Mall

4.37 (51 ratings)
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Play a democracy city game that will take you through the grounds of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Take on the challenge and learn about the symbol of America’s democratic government and legislature, while encountering architectural and art masterpieces.

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Availability
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Languages
English
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  • Best for couples
  • Recommended activity for families

Places you will visit

12

It will take you

85-115 mins

You will walk

5250 steps

Total distance

4 km

Highlights

  • Explore America’s legislative symbols: the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court

  • Quench your thirst for knowledge outside the largest library in the world

  • Escape the metropolitan area and find shelter in the Summerhouse

  • Pay your respects at the memorials of high-profile Washingtonians

Storyline

You are a famous historian from Yale, tracing the 200-year-old paths of enslaved Philip Reid, who helped sculptor Thomas Crawford raise the Statue of Freedom atop Capitol’s dome. 

You know he was freed when Abraham Lincoln signed the Compensated Emancipation Act, a law that ended slavery in the District. But nothing about his origins, life during slavery, and death. 

You just got an email: “Search for the time capsule. In it are the answers about the man representing generations of African-Americans forced into bondage. Your friend from The Land of The Rising Sun.” Is this a trap or a piece of good fortune? You must find out.

Game route

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Starting point Columbus Circle
Washington, DC 20002, United States
Finish point Robert A. Taft Memorial and Carillon
New Jersey Ave NW, Washington, DC 20001, United States
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Ratings and Reviews

4.37

51 ratings

5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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2 Stars
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Hunter Mauer

25 Feb 2024

Eunice

22 Feb 2024

Val D

14 Nov 2023

Mike

07 Oct 2023
This was so much fun. What a great way to enjoy a city, learn history, and discover architectural elements that we would normally overlook. All this and great exercise to boot!

Antonin Marxer

10 Sep 2023

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  • Discover new places

    As you walk and tour around the city, you will visit new cool places.

  • Solve puzzles, crack riddles

    You will test your wits and exploring abilities with fun challenges.

  • Learn fun history

    Each place comes with its own bit of history that you'll discover as you walk.

  • Role-play

    Put yourself in the shoes of a famous fictional character and play out their story.

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