Escape the Park — Self-Guided Outdoor Mystery Games at Historic ParksValley Forge Escape Games — Escape the Park
Valley Forge National Historical Park

Escapethe Park

The park you have visited your whole life is hiding something.

Three self-guided mystery games hidden inside Valley Forge National Historical Park. No reservations. No game master. Just you, your phone, and 250 years of secrets waiting to be found.

Each game follows a loop route through the park. Walk, bike, or drive — your choice.

Per group
$17.76
Est. MDCCLXXVI
“Don't just read the history,
experience it.
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How It Works

Three steps to the field

I
Choose your mission

Pick your game and purchase for your group.

II
Start playing instantly

Your game opens immediately after purchase. Head to the Valley Forge visitor center to begin.

III
Share with your group

Send the link to your group so everyone can follow along on their own device.

Choose Your Mission

Three games. One park.

$17.76 per group · Unlimited group size · Link valid for 7 days

Jr. Agents · 6–12

Washington's Secret Soldiers

Night at the Museum meets Spy Kids
5 stops~1.5–2 hrs~5 mi

Crack the code. Decode the message. Save the Revolution.

Decode hidden messages left by Revolutionary War spies using a secret codebook.

Intermediate

Lafayette's Dispatch

Hamilton meets Casablanca
6 stops~2 hrs~5 mi

Intercept the message before the trail goes cold.

Piece together a lost dispatch and unscramble the secret word hidden within.

Deep Dive

The Mystic Tie

National Treasure meets The Da Vinci Code
7 stops~2–2.5 hrs~6 mi

Follow the brotherhood. Uncover what they built.

Unravel a cryptic chain of clues tied to the brotherhood that shaped a nation.

What to Expect

Before you set out

  • Each game is a self-guided mystery played entirely on your phone — no app download required.

  • You will visit 5 to 7 real historical landmarks inside Valley Forge National Historical Park, solving clues at each one.

  • Every answer is hidden in a permanent physical feature at the landmark — an inscription, a label, an architectural detail. You have to be there to solve it.

  • Games cover approximately 5 to 6 miles and take 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on difficulty.

  • Perfect for families, couples, history enthusiasts, and anyone who wants to experience Valley Forge in a completely new way.

  • Each game link is valid for 7 days from the time of purchase — plenty of time for a full visit.

  • Each game follows a loop route through the park. Walk, bike, or drive — your choice.