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Ghosts of Washington D.C.: A Historical Adventure

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Explore the story of America through the eyes of the past—some of whom never truly left.

Join quirky ghost hunter Ripley Bates as you walk the National Mall, uncovering strange tales, lost voices, and key moments in U.S. history. 

Each stop brings a new ghost with a real-life connection—from John Quincy Adams to Amelia Earhart—who reveal secrets, challenge your knowledge, and bring D.C.’s legacy to life.

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Highlights

  • Walk through 13 iconic locations on the National Mall, including the Library of Congress, the Capitol, and the Smithsonian Museums.

  • Learn fascinating U.S. history through immersive storytelling and ghost-inspired characters.

  • Solve puzzles and challenges rooted in real facts—ideal for curious minds of all ages.

  • Enjoy a light, spooky theme without the jump scares—great for families, students, and travelers.

Storyline

Ripley Bates, novice student of the paranormal is touring the world in search of messages from the other side and the first stop is Washington DC. 

If solid proof can be found, Ripley may be able to win the coveted Warren award for Excellence in Supernatural Research. 

Will the ghost of the past speak or remain silent forever and is Ripley brave enough to stay the course, follow the clues and capture enough evidence to win? Maybe with your help...

Places you will visit

13

It will take you

106-136 mins

You will walk

5780 steps

Total distance

4.4 km

Experience's route

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Starting point Library of Congress
68 First St SE, Washington, DC 20004, USA
Finish point The Washington Monument
Washington, DC 20024, USA
  • Comfortable shoes are highly recommended!
  • Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours
  • We recommend not playing at night
  • Some checkpoints may contain temporary construction work
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FJ

22 Aug 2025
I am so proud, I now have Library of Congress library card which you will need to start your journey. Once we had our cards we went through the tunnels to the main reading room entrance. I Don’t think we were supposed to be in the tunnels. We made about halfway through when our lunch reservations called. The rout is great fun. the puzzles were mostly multiple choice questions. the ghost stories were grea fun.

Aja Davis

02 Jun 2024

Jeffrey527

07 Mar 2024
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Ayana Aquila

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