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Wilmington , North Carolina, United States
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App guided walking tour
1.5 hours
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About the tour
The history of Wilmington is undeniably alluring, and thereʼs no better way to explore it than with a scintillating scavenger hunt! Visit painstakingly preserved sites and stroll the lovely riverwalk while you hunt for clues around historic downtown Wilmington.
This Wilmington Scavenger Hunt will take you from the Port Cityʼs earliest colonial roots to the present day, uncovering fascinating historical tidbits along the way.
Popular landmarks
Riverwalk
Search for the Riverwalk, check in at the end of Market St. with a view of the USS North Carolina. During WWII 240 cargo vessels were built in local shipyards. Wilmington and the military have been intertwined since the Revolution, when Stamp Act protests in 1765 fanned the flames of rebellion, today Wilmington is home to a Coast Guard station.
Old Wilmington City Market
Find the Old Wilmington City Market. This location was once a grand sight, featuring two tall towers and a belfry. The fact that the building is still operating as a market is a testament to Wilmingtonʼs committed preservation of the past.
New Hanover County Courthouse
Look for the New Hanover County Courthouse. It was built in the early 1890s, has been featured in several television dramas including One Tree Hill, Matlock, and Sleepy Hollow. The buildingʼs architect, Alfred Eichberg, would be proud to see what has become of his project, which now serves as a police station.
How does it work, anyway?
Well, we're so glad you asked.
Explore Wilmington like never before
On our #1 app-led outdoor scavenger hunt, you'll explore Wilmington like never before. Walk from landmark to landmark to discover art, culture, and history
Gather your friends
Each app-guided tour can be completed solo, but they’re better with a group. Grab your closest friends, download our free iOS/Android app, and head to the starting location.
Complete trivia
Search plaques, statues and art to solve riddles that can only be found on location. If you can't find the answer we'll guide you to the next location.
See what other Wilmington explorers have to say
Don't just take our word for it! See what our satisfied adventurers have to say about this experience.
A really great way to see the city!
Tom deGuehery
I got this for my daughter for a Christmas gift and we didn’t know exactly what to expect. We did it with three generations of family and everyone was able to do it-sort of! It was super fun and I am looking forward to doing more!
Jennifer Gorczynski
Can’t believe the second to last stop was where we got Married 14 years ago. Great time
Bradley Day
Had a great time we did this as a date night! We also got married at the Bellamy in 2006 so that was an awesome surprise to our hunt!
Stacy Day
I said the first challenge was simple but I actually think it was really well done. Fun, easy, altogether worthwhile!
Courtney Surigao
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman
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FAQs.
What is on the Uncover the Port City’s Past scavenger hunt
There's so much to see in Uncover the Port City’s Past we've scavenged up some of our favorite places Additional info about the scavenger hunt can be found here.
Can the Uncover the Port City’s Past scavenger hunt be used for team building?
Absolutely! Doing the Uncover the Port City’s Past team building scavenger hunt with your team is a great way to get outdoors, learn about each other, and explore. Team Builders can be customized with a new starting or ending locations, custom questions about your team, and can even include your logo. Click here for more info on how to start your Wilmington team building adventure.
How do I start/buy the Wilmington scavenger hunt?
You can buy tickets from our store! Tickets can be used for the Wilmington scavenger hunt or any of our 600+ city scavenger hunts around the world. Once you have your tickets all you have to do is select the city you want to explore, pick your activity, download the Let's Roam app, and you're ready to go! You can also use Foxcoins to purchase your tickets. Exclusively available in the Let's Roam app, Foxcoins are the Let's Roam currency.
Would this be fun for a date?
Yes! Work with your date to solve clues and learn about each other along the way. Our activities lead you through some of the most scenic parts of a city, past enticing pubs, restaurants, and coffee shops. You can add a bit more of romantic spice to your hunt with our date night theme. Going on a double date? Triple date? No problem! At check out, select the date night theme.
How many tickets do I need?
Each person with a ticket will receive photo challenges, trivia, and other activities for everyone to do together. We recommend purchasing for everyone on your team, including children over 5, so everyone can have an interactive role. If someone does not have their own device, you can have up to 4 characters on a single device. Our app will let you know when to pass the device to a particular character when it's their turn!
Can I bring the kids?
Yes! Each activity is different, but we highly recommend our scavenger hunts for children. Within the hunt there is a "Youngster" character designed specifically for kids to have a great time. If a child does not have his or her own device, each device on the hunt can have up to 4 roles on it. When it is their turn you can pass it to them, so they can do their activity. We recommend getting tickets for anyone over the age of 6.
