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
Communication Methods
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Kungaloosh
Our second City Days treasure hunt and another fabulous day! My husband was born and bred in central London and once ag…
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Great day out exploring parts of London you would never normally do
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I was in a team with my partner and our 9 year son. We had a blast. There was something for us all!
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Three Women and No Baby
Second one I have done. Such a brilliant format. The clues are well written and make you really look at what’s around y…
3 Gen
Great way to entertain teenagers, they loved it.
Bopchkin
A great way to learn about a city and have fun doing it. The clues were good and the walk was about right
Team Hammond
My wife and I had a fantastic day of exploring and refreshments. We will definitely be back!
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The clues were excellent - easy to follow without being too easy to solve! Took us on a very pleasant journey around Lo…
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It was excellent. Only error we made was at the Plague for the Hungarian Revolution of 1956. This was because the bronz…
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Team Kataraang
Was a super fun day, even as Oxford students!It was great learning so many new things about the city and paying attenti…
Doctor and the Cats
Great fun and interesting places to discover, especially Mercato Market
Renegades
This was so much fun, such a good idea and more people need to know about it! Highly recommend!
Sanlo
It was our first walk and we loved it! We have been in London for many years and have not seen some of the places befor…
Corn Stars
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