Scavenger hunt in Boston

Explore the cradle of America in a playful way. These experiences and challenges lead you past the Freedom Trail, Boston Common, Fenway Park and the historic brick lanes of Beacon Hill.

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Spot a Cambridge bookstore

Walk into Harvard Square and find an indie bookshop window (Harvard Book Store, Grolier Poetry). Photograph the storefront.

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Spot a cannoli at Mike's or Modern Pastry

In the North End find a cannoli (Mike's Pastry, Modern Pastry, Bova's). Photograph the cannoli.

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Spot a Dunkin' Donuts cup

Find a Dunkin' coffee cup (the New England favourite). Photograph the orange-and-pink logo.

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Spot a Harvard or MIT shirt

Find a Harvard or MIT branded shirt, scarf or backpack. Photograph the logo.

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Spot a Massachusetts state flag

Find the Massachusetts state flag (with the Native American figure) on a building. Photograph it.

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Spot a New England fishing buoy

Find a colourful lobster-trap buoy on a wall, boat or souvenir display. Photograph the colours.

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Spot a Paul Revere statue or reference

Find the Paul Revere statue on the Mall or a Paul-Revere reference. Photograph the horseman.

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Spot a Red Sox or Patriots kit

Find a Red Sox (B logo) or Patriots (blue-and-red) jersey. Photograph the kit.

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Spot a Sam Adams (Samuel Adams) statue

Find the Samuel Adams statue outside Faneuil Hall. Photograph the bronze.

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Spot a Sam Adams beer

Find a Sam Adams Boston Lager on a pub bar. Photograph the glass.

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Spot an American flag in Boston

Find a US flag on a Boston building. Photograph it.

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Spot an autumn Boston tree (Sept-Nov)

In autumn find a tree in red or gold along the Common, Esplanade or Cambridge. Outside the season find a Boston park bench instead. Photograph the colour.

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Spot Faneuil Hall or Quincy Market

Find Faneuil Hall or Quincy Market's long granite facade. Photograph the building.

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Spot Fenway Park's Green Monster

Find Fenway Park's Green Monster wall (or any Green Monster reference). Photograph the green.

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Spot the Boston Common swan boat

Walk into the Boston Public Garden and find a swan boat. Photograph the boat.

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Spot the Boston State House gold dome

Find the Massachusetts State House on Beacon Hill with its golden dome. Photograph the dome.

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Spot the Citgo sign

Find the iconic Citgo sign in Kenmore Square (visible from Fenway). Photograph the triangular sign.

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Spot the Freedom Trail red line

Find the red-brick line painted on the pavement that marks the Freedom Trail. Photograph the line.

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Spot the Make Way for Ducklings statue

In the Public Garden find the bronze duckling statues. Photograph the row of ducks.

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Spot the Old North Church spire

Find the Old North Church spire in the North End (the lantern church). Photograph the steeple.

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Spot Trinity Church reflection in Hancock

Find Trinity Church reflected in the John Hancock Tower glass on Copley Square. Photograph the reflection.

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Trivia: Boston founded

In what year was Boston founded by Puritan settlers?

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Trivia: Boston Tea Party

In what year did the Boston Tea Party take place?

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Trivia: Fenway opened

In what year did Fenway Park first open?

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