Finding Freedom, Boston
Highlights
- Riddles that guide you around historic locations linked to the founding of the US
- Solve clues to unlock fascinating facts from the city's past
- Experience stunning sculptures, architecture and monuments
- rest-stops at iconic pubs and cafes fit for the founding fathers
- Clues sent to your phones, with help available, the perfect difficulty for all
- A mix of; outdoor escape room, treasure/scavenger hunt, walking tour
Description
A riddle-filled journey through Boston's historic town center. Follow clues around city highlights and hidden gems as you uncover the momentous role they played in America's struggle towards freedom.
Meet founding fathers, champions of equality, a British monarch with a villainous heritage, and witness an ongoing stand-off between two political beasts, all while unravelling entertaining puzzles in the city streets. Founders and Freedom is a great way to experience Boston, past and present, with family, friends or colleagues, learning more about your favourite spots and discovering new treats along the way.
Expect to see: Faneuil Hall, Quincy Market, Old State House, Post Office Square, Old South Meeting House and the Old City Hall, plus sites of unrest, conflagration and revolution, wonderful spots to drink, eat and shop, and of course plenty of puzzles! The perfect way to explore the city inside and out.
How It Works
Your team will receive clues on your phones that, once deciphered, will guide you to interesting and scenic parts of the city. At each of these you will solve riddles, discover facts and unlock your next clue.The route is walking distance and features optional breaks at great pubs, bars and cafes along the way. The clues require no prior knowledge and come with hints to make the experience something everyone can enjoy.
Plan your day
Timings
Start between 10am-8pm (Mon-Sat) or 12am-5pm (Sunday)
1.5 to 2.5 hours across 2.0 km / 1.3 miles
Start Location
Christopher Columbus Park
End Location
Boston's Old City Hall
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This was a great way to see the city.
Good Lookers
Great day out exploring Greenwich reeking of history with its cobblestone paths and alleys, statues, magnificent views…
M&M
Great way to explore the City and make lots interesting discoveries along the way. The clues were cryptic enough to kee…
Esta and Lou
We had the best day. We loved the hidden gems and sites. It was brilliant to do the city tour on a Saturday as it’s so …
charootery
amazing adventure. better than i was expecting
Fox and Badger
A great day out for the family.
Froot Loop Soop (Jorkin the peanits)
There was no storyline but it was just as fun as if there had been. We learned lots of interesting things about the cit…
Country tweed
It was a very enjoyable thing to do with teenagers and fantastic seeing parts of London you would otherwise not get to …
Birthday Bec
A really informative and fun treasure hunt, taking in lots of interesting sites. Unfortunately part of the route was bl…
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Very Good
MaccyD's
Great day, the 4 of us had a fabulous time trying to solve the clues and seeing the sights of London along the way!
Horst Baby Stag
Really good fun and an interesting way to explore an unfamiliar city. Would absolutely recommend and hope to do more in…
Prosecco Prinnys
Absolutely loved it!
Rags to Riches
We really enjoyed it and can’t wait to do another one
Ninjas
Fantastic adventure, we really loved it and saw parts of London we would never have known were there. Clues were fun an…
Girls weekend
We had so much fun exploring areas we hadn’t been before. Thanks and look forward to the next one.
Team Sherlock
It was great but it was a shame that the last two checkpoints took you away from the city Centre.
Ungodly Cool
Great way to see a city.
¡Día de Jenny!
Fantastically fun day out! Have been a Londoner for nearly 10 years and got to experience the city in a new way-and at …
Charli and Dharini
Had a really fun time doing the London trail, looking forward to doing it again :)
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