The Tour

The National Treasure Hunt Tour is, first and foremost, an opportunity to meet other National Treasure fans and experience Washington, D.C., through the lens of a beloved film franchise. Over one day, attendees will visit numerous sites of filming and plot significance to both National Treasure movies (see route above). This includes optional indoor visits at the U.S. National Archives and the Library of Congress.

While walking from location to location, attendees will partake in informal polls, discussions, and other fun activities related to National Treasure. Tour route, locations, and indoor visits are subject to change and based on availability.

The National Treasure Hunt Tour involves a substantial amount of walking. The route is approximately 4 miles long, not including in-tour activities and optional visits inside the U.S. National Archives and Library of Congress. While several stops will be made to allow for rest, photographs, and activities during the walk, each leg of the tour is completely optional, and attendees may choose to depart and re-join the group as desired. 

Disclaimer: Attendees participate in the National Treasure Hunt Tour at their own risk and agree that the hosts are not responsible for any injuries sustained through participation.

In order to make the National Treasure Hunt Tour an accessible and flexible experience for all attendees, there is no cost associated with joining the annual tour. Aubrey and Emily, NTH creators and your tour guides, only request that you wear your favorite National Treasure Hunt shirt from their merch store during the tour (for the sake of group photos!).

Attendees are responsible for planning and paying for their own travel to, from, and within Washington, D.C., as well as lodging during their stay. 

There's no catch! Aubrey and Emily don't charge attendees for joining the National Treasure Hunt Tour because they will be walking the route anyway; it's their annual tradition. They also hope that offering the National Treasure Hunt Tour free of charge* (see above) will make it possible for more National Treasure fans to join than would be able to otherwise. Aubrey and Emily's only request is that you wear your favorite National Treasure Hunt shirt and participate in group photos throughout the tour, the latter of which will be shared on our website, Twitter, and Instagram.

*Attendees must pay for their own travel and lodging. See previous question for additional details. 

After tour dates are announced, a registration form will be linked on the Tour page of the National Treasure Hunt website. Simply fill out the form, wait for your confirmation email, and then start planning your travel! We will send additional communications with more details as the dates draw nearer.

Given the long tour route and multiple opportunities for indoor site visits, the tour lasts most of the morning and afternoon (e.g., 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; subject to change). The tour will pause for approximately one hour to allow attendees to eat lunch. 

It's up to you! There are lots of cool things to see and do in and around Washington, D.C. Consider exploring downtown spots that you'd like to see featured in National Treasure 3, like the Smithsonian museums, U.S. Capitol building, or Embassy Row. We also recommend visiting* a few additional National Treasure-relevant locations situated nearby, all of which are easily found on Google Maps:

• The White House
• Eisenhower Executive Office Building
• Ford's Theater
• J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building
• Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence
• The Watergate Hotel
• George Washington's Mount Vernon

*Note that "visiting" some of these locations likely means viewing from the outside!

No. At this time, there is no "hunt" component to the National Treasure Hunt Tour. 

Washington, D.C., can be reached easily by car, train, or plane. The closest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, while Dulles International Airport is located approximately 30 minutes away (by car) in Dulles, Virginia. Amtrak trains can be accessed at Washington Union Station just north of the U.S. Capitol building.

After you've arrived, there are several options for getting around Washington, D.C., and the surrounding suburbs. WMATA metro and bus lines are tourist-friendly and can be used to reach most common destinations (including the National Mall). For out-of-the-way locations, including George Washington's Mount Vernon, self-driving  or using ride-share services, such as Uber or Lyft, is recommended.

There are many hotels, Airbnbs, and other lodging options located in and around Washington, D.C. Attendees who fly into Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport may consider the wide range of airport hotels located adjacent to the airport in Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia.