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Outdoor escape game
Ghost Hunt in Washington D.C.
4.78Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2.2 km Washington D.C. App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
Forget every ghost story you've heard about this city. This Halloween, ten restless spirits are loose on its streets. 👻 No history book knows their names. No tour guide has heard of them. Most are just lost souls. One is lying to you. 💀
A hooded Oracle needs a ghost hunter. Every spirit is stuck on unfinished business: solve its mystery, catch it, and it gives up a clue. Follow the trail across town, crack ciphers and riddles (some only the street itself can answer), then name the Evil One and destroy it before it finds you. 🕷️
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Starting at LBC, this Washington route covers about 2.2 km of city streets in around 90 minutes, tracking ten restless spirits through ciphers and riddles that only the street itself can answer. Friends, couples, families with older kids and escape-room fans who would rather play than listen will enjoy naming the Evil One. Anyone wanting a live guide retelling the city's famous ghost legends should pick a guided night walk.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
🎃 The Ultimate Halloween Hunt – A self-guided outdoor mystery game on your phone. Your city, your pace, your crew: friends, couples or brave solo hunters.
👻 Ten Ghosts, One Liar – Every spirit you catch drops a clue. Only one of them is lying.
🧩 Puzzles With Teeth – Ciphers, riddles and picture puzzles, plus clues hidden on the real buildings, plaques and statues around you. Start before dark to read them all.
📜 Fact Unlocked – Along the route, unlock short true facts about the real buildings and streets you pass. A little real history between the hauntings.
🔮 Your Verdict – Name the Evil One. Get it right, and you're the one who destroys it.
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
MULTIPLAYER QUEST
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BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
The real-world playing space
Washington D.C.
A · Start
Canal House, 3255 Grace St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
B · Finish
Power House, 3255 Grace St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
2 / 4
Playing together
- This quest
- Use your own phones to team up or compete
- Escape room
- Solve challenges together in the room
3 / 4
Pace
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- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
4 / 4
Price
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- Choose device access above to see your total
- Escape room
- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Halloween ghost hunt I can do in Washington D.C.?
Yes. This is a self-guided Halloween ghost hunt played on your phone. A hooded Oracle sends you after ten restless spirits on the city's streets. Solve each spirit's mystery to catch it and earn a clue, then name the Evil One and destroy it.
How long does the ghost hunt take and how far do we walk?
Plan on around 90 minutes, covering about 2.2 km on foot. You can pause whenever you like and continue later, so a stop for food or a break does not cost you your progress.
Do we need to book a start time?
No. There is no fixed departure and no guide to meet. Start any time that suits your group, follow the app from place to place and play at your own pace, pausing and resuming as needed.
Can our group play together on one ticket?
Yes, one ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated for the quest. Everyone follows the same trail of spirits and works on the ciphers and riddles together.
Is it suitable for kids?
It suits older kids best. The story is a Halloween horror theme with an Evil One to defeat, and the puzzles are ciphers and riddles, some answered by looking closely at the street around you. Younger children may find the theme or the puzzles hard going.
Is Ghost Hunt in Washington D.C. self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Ghost Hunt in Washington D.C. start and finish?
It starts at Point 1 - LBC, Canal House, 3255 Grace St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA and finishes at Point 12, Power House, 3255 Grace St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA. The route is approximately 2.2 km and includes 12 location-based puzzles.
What is included with Duo and Fellowship?
Duo provides access on 2 devices. Fellowship provides access on up to 5 devices, so each included player can follow the experience on their own phone.
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