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Outdoor escape game
The Oz Escape in Washington D.C.
4.54Player rating
A QUESTO OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
Play at your pace · usually 90 min 2 km Washington D.C. App-guided
Play in
English
The adventure
About this quest
Embark on our magical outdoor escape-room-style experience! 🔮
Join forces with the remarkable team of misfits and:
📖 Jump into our all-new gripping narrative, inspired by L. Frank Baum’s original Oz novel from 1900!
🤔 Try to outsmart the witch by cracking immersive puzzles with friends, or tackle her challenges solo, facing off against the leaderboard.
🎵Enjoy original new songs, in the theme of Oz, specially created for this game, available in the app and on-demand when you get home.
🌈 Follow clues to uncover each new location and discover (or rediscover) places around town in a whole new light.
Make sure you have your phone charged and your walking shoes on!
Tick-tock, time to escape!
Is this for you?
Who it's for
This Georgetown loop starts and ends at the C&O Canal on 30th St NW, passing Christ Church and the Old Stone House, with puzzles drawn from Baum's 1900 Oz novel. Friends, families with kids or teens, couples and Oz fans get about 90 minutes of outdoor escape-room puzzles, started any time. Anyone after a staffed indoor room, or unable to walk 2 km, should choose another outing.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Hunt for clues and solve witty puzzles as you walk around town
Follow an original Oz storyline
Listen to new themed songs
Learn unknown fun facts about the Oz universe
Meet other people role-playing as Oz characters
Compete or work together to solve the mission
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
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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.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
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
1056 30th St NW, Washington, DC 20007, USA
B · Finish
1062 Wisconsin Ave 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.
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Setting
- This quest
- An outdoor route through the city
- Escape room
- An indoor setting designed for the game
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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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- Check this quest’s playing modes and access hours
- Escape room
- Usually a booked session with a time limit
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Price
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- Prices and group sizes vary by venue
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Oz game in Washington DC take place?
It is set in Georgetown. You start at the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Historical Park on 30th St NW, follow clues past Fishmarket Square, Wisconsin Ave, Georgetown Baptist Church, Christ Church and the Old Stone House, and finish back where you began.
Is the Oz escape a scheduled event, or can we start any time?
There is no set date or booking slot. You start whenever suits your group, play on your phone at your own pace, and can pause and continue later if you want to stop for a coffee or a meal along the way.
What is the Oz experience about?
It is an outdoor escape-room-style game with a new story inspired by L. Frank Baum's original 1900 Oz novel. You join a team of misfits and try to outsmart the witch by cracking puzzles at each location, with original Oz-themed songs in the app that you can also play at home.
How long does it take and how far do we walk?
Plan on around 90 minutes, covering about 2 km on foot through Georgetown. The route is outdoors and loops back to the starting point at the canal on 30th St NW, so you finish close to where you began.
Can we play as a group, or does everyone need a ticket?
One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated, so friends, families or work groups can solve the puzzles together. If you prefer, you can also play solo and compare your result on the leaderboard.
What’s the story in this Oz quest?
You team up with a ragtag crew of misfits to outsmart the witch using an original Oz storyline inspired by Baum’s 1900 novel. There are puzzles, hidden facts, and role-play moments as you travel through D.C. trying to save Oz.
Is this good for couples wanting something romantic + fun?
Yes. Walking through historic Georgetown, solving whimsical puzzles together, maybe catching sunset light near the canal, then finishing with a bite or dessert at Pinstripes—it makes for a date night that isn’t just dinner + movie.
Do families with teens/older kids enjoy this?
Definitely. The puzzles are immersive but not scary. Teens who like stories, mystery, and exploring will find lots to love. There’s enough walking + stops so you can pause anytime.
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