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Victor Wellington Treasure Hunt Package - $99
For this hunt you will be visiting all of the locations listed below. Please note, your treasure hunt package will also include a complete guide that will explain everything you need to know about each location - address, hours, and ideas on how to make your visit extra special.
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The Old Courthouse
The Old Courthouse was the site of the first two trials of the pivotal Dred Scott case in 1847 and 1850. It was also where Virginia Minor's case for a woman's right to vote came to trial in the 1870s. This historic structure features restored courtrooms, a decorated dome, Dioramas, the "Gateway To The West" film and galleries depicting the history of St. Louis... and a great location to go clue hunting.
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Union Station:
St. Louis Union Station, once the largest and busiest passenger rail terminal in the world, is now one of America's great marketplaces. This 110 year old National Historic Landmark of unmatched beauty and elegance has been dramatically restored and offers great shopping, dining, fun entertainment... and of course a hidden clue solution.
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Aloe Plaza fountain/sculpture
Aloe Plaza is one of the most beautiful and acclaimed pieces of artwork in the city. The fountain, named "The Meeting of the Waters", depicts the union of the Missouri and the Mississippi Rivers. The rivers are represented by two central figures and somewhere among the splashing water will be the answer to your clue.
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The New Cathedral:
On May 1, 1907, construction began on the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis (The New Cathedral). In 1912, installation of mosaics in the interior began. Completed in 1988, it contains 41.5 million glass tesserae pieces in over 7,000 colors. Covering 83,000 square feet, it is the largest mosaic collection in the world. Among all these mosaics and gold is a clue answer waiting to be found.
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For your fifth clue, your treasure hunt letter will give you the option to visit either Ted Drewes or Gus' Pretzels. You can decide which one you want to do based on the weather and the time of year.
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Ted Drewes Frozen Custard:
This is a St. Louis tradition on Old Route 66 since 1929. Ted Drewes is known for special “concrete” shakes that are so thick you can turn them upside down. And after finding the answer to the clue hidden here, why not celebrate with a frozen custard?
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Gus' Pretzel Shop:
Gus' Pretzel Shop has been serving St. Louis pretzel fans since 1920 when a riveter named Frank Ramsperger started baking pretzels for a living after he was hurt on the job. (The business was named for Ramsperger's son-in-law, Gus Koebbe.) Stop by for a fresh, hot pretzel and see if you can find a clue solution with a pretzel twist.
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Your treasure package includes a glass vial of real gold dust and flakes. To see a sample, click here. If you would like each child participating in the hunt to receive a treasure you can order additional bottles of gold dust.
Or, upgrade to authentic coin sets from the early 1900s. To view the upgraded coin options, click here
Please make your selection below:
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