Turn a one-hour walk through colonial streets into a festive team challenge. The Holly Jolly Hunt uses app-based clues, photo missions and local displays to make Williamsburg into an interactive holiday playground.
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A crisp December breeze pushes through Duke of Gloucester Street, nudging your group toward the next clue. Gas lamps glow against brick facades as teams scatter, phones in hand, hunting ornaments, singing carols and solving riddles that thread together the town's seasonal displays.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect 1.5–2.5 miles of walking at a casual pace
Wildlife
History
Williamsburg is a living-history town that preserves 18th-century streets and buildings; seasonal events often combine colonial interpretation with contemporary holiday displays.
Conservation
Stick to public paths and avoid touching historic structures; pack out any trash and follow site guidance to reduce wear on restored streetscapes.
Reserve your spot on the Get in the Holiday Spirit Scavenger Hunt in Williamsburg today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone and test the app
This is an app-based game—start with a full battery and test the Holly Jolly Hunt app before you begin.
Wear grippy, comfortable shoes
Paved sidewalks and occasional cobbles require steady footwear for quick photo missions and short sprints between clues.
Plan for lighting and photos
If you want festive-night photos, schedule the hunt after dusk—points often reward creative shots of lights and displays.
Respect historic sites and private property
Stay on public walkways, follow signage at living-history locations, and avoid climbing or touching displays.
Smartphone with data
Required to access clues, submit photos, and track leaderboard points.
Portable power bank
Extends phone battery during photo-heavy, hour-long hunts.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides traction on sidewalks and short cobble sections.
Light waterproof layer
Keeps you warm and dry during chilly or drizzly holiday weather.
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