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Washington, DC Self-Guided City Exploration

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  • Washington DC
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Solve clues and uncover city stories on a self-guided Spyglass adventure through Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York City.

About this tour

Trade a standard city stroll for a clue-solving adventure with Spyglass Cities. This self-guided experience uses your smartphone to reveal stories and puzzles around Washington, DC, New York City, and Philadelphia.

Start with the free intro mission at its designated location, then explore at your own pace. Follow-on missions appear in the mission sublevel of the relevant Spyglass City app, which you can open in any mobile web browser. There’s no tour guide to follow: just use the app to navigate, solve cryptic clues, and connect with the history and culture around you. The format suits families, couples, solo travelers, and groups, and is suitable for all fitness levels.

Choose a mission and see Washington, DC, in a new way with this flexible city exploration. Your Spyglass Cities access also covers Philadelphia and New York City, so you can keep discovering across the Northeast Corridor.

Highlights

  • Solve cryptic clues and puzzles at your own pace
  • Uncover hidden stories around Washington, DC, New York City, and Philadelphia
  • Turn a city stroll into an interactive exploration
  • Explore without a tour guide

What's included

Included

  • Spyglass mobile app access through any web browser

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Each city’s free intro mission has its own starting point
  • Follow-on missions are available in the mission sublevel of the relevant Spyglass City app
  • Currently available in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and New York City
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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