Race across Washington University’s Danforth Campus using the Let’s Roam app—solve clues, snap photos, and explore Brookings Hall, Francis Field and hidden courtyards. This 2-hour, app-led walking hunt pairs light navigation with campus history and neighborhood discoveries.
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A bright morning on Washington University's Danforth Campus feels like an invitation: red-brick facades, spires of Brookings Hall, and students threading between oaks while the game of the scavenger hunt begins. The Let’s Roam app hands teams a route; clues pull you toward Crow Observatory, Rudolph Hall, Francis Field and courtyards most visitors glance past. The campus hum becomes the course, and the city’s edges—Clayton’s tree-lined streets and nearby Forest Park—frame the search.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Moderately fit: comfortable walking 2–3 miles and climbing stairs intermittently; suitable for most active adults
Wildlife
History
Washington University was founded in 1853 and expanded to the Danforth Campus in the early 20th century; the campus architecture reflects that period’s collegiate planning and donor-driven growth.
Conservation
Stick to paved paths, minimize photo impacts on plant beds and memorials, and pack out any trash—respect for the campus landscape helps keep this urban green space welcoming.
Reserve your spot on the Astonishing Scavenger Hunt at Washington U! today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone and download the app first
The Let’s Roam experience runs through a mobile app and requires a voucher—download and log in on your device before you start.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Expect 2–3 miles of walking on pavement and campus steps—supportive shoes reduce fatigue and speed up clue-solving.
Carry water and a small snack
Two hours of walking and quick mental sprints make hydration and a light snack useful, especially on warm days.
Plan your start time around campus events
Commencement, sports, or student events can alter foot traffic—start early or later in the evening for fewer crowds.
Smartphone with Let’s Roam app
Required to receive clues, submit answers, and capture photos for challenges.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provide traction and support across sidewalks, steps and paved quads.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated keeps teams focused during warm-weather hunts.
summer
Portable battery pack
Extends phone life for photos, navigation and group chat during longer or photo-heavy games.