Scavenger hunt ideas

A scavenger hunt is a city-wide quest where your group snaps photos, answers questions and visits hidden spots along the way. Here you will find ready-made experiences and standalone challenges for any kind of outing.

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Checkpoint: Washington Monument

Navigate to the foot of the Washington Monument, the giant white obelisk on the National Mall. Check in when the team is craning their necks upward.

Scavenger hunt Washington D.C.
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Checkpoint: Waterfront Park

Walk east to Waterfront Park on the Cooper River and check in at the Pineapple Fountain.

Scavenger hunt Charleston
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Checkpoint: Waterplace Park

Navigate to Waterplace Park in downtown Providence, where the three rivers meet, and check in by the basin.

Scavenger hunt Providence
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Checkpoint: Wawel Castle

Navigate to Wawel Castle on the Vistula and check in.

Scavenger hunt Krakow
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Checkpoint: Welcome to Fabulous sign

Navigate to the famous Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas sign at the south end of the Strip. Check in once the team is gathered around it.

Scavenger hunt Las Vegas
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Checkpoint: Wellington Waterfront

Walk back to the Wellington Waterfront and check in by the diving platform or the Solace in the Wind sculpture.

Scavenger hunt Wellington
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Checkpoint: Wenceslas Square

Navigate to Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) and check in.

Scavenger hunt Prague
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Checkpoint: West End

Walk into the West End district beyond the river and check in among the old brick warehouses and the ballpark area.

Scavenger hunt Greenville
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Checkpoint: Whiskey Row

Walk east along West Main Street to Whiskey Row and check in among the cast-iron storefronts and distilleries.

Scavenger hunt Louisville
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Checkpoint: White House

Navigate to a viewpoint of the White House (Pennsylvania Avenue or Lafayette Square). Check in once the team can see the columned facade.

Scavenger hunt Washington D.C.
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Checkpoint: Willis Tower

Navigate to the foot of Willis Tower (you may know it as Sears Tower). Check in once the whole team is craning their necks upward.

Scavenger hunt Chicago
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Checkpoint: Wisconsin State Capitol

Navigate to the Wisconsin State Capitol on Capitol Square in downtown Madison and check in at one of the four entrance staircases.

Scavenger hunt Madison
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Checkpoint: Wynwood Walls

Navigate to Wynwood, the street art capital of Miami. Check in once you are surrounded by murals.

Scavenger hunt Miami
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Cheese curds taste

Wisconsin invented the squeaky cheese curd. Order a basket of fresh curds (Old Fashioned, Graze, the State Street Brats stand all serve them) and take a group photo with everyone catching the squeak on the first bite.

Scavenger hunt Madison
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Cheese shop hunt

Find a cheese shop (Old Amsterdam, Henri Willig, Gouda specialist). Take a group photo at the counter or with a cheese sample in hand.

Scavenger hunt Amsterdam
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Cheesesteak group shot

Order a Philly cheesesteak from any stand inside Reading Terminal (Carmen's is a classic), share it among the team and take a photo with everyone taking the first bite at the same time. Cheese-on-cheese ratio matters.

Scavenger hunt Philadelphia
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Cherry tree pose

D.C. is famous for its 3,000+ cherry trees gifted by Japan in 1912. Find a cherry tree (or any blossoming tree, or the Tidal Basin) and take a group photo with everyone striking a delicate, photogenic pose under the branches.

Scavenger hunt Washington D.C.
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Chicago local guide

Convince a real Chicagoan to share one favourite neighbourhood, hidden gem or strong opinion. Take a photo with your impromptu city guide and remember the tip.

Scavenger hunt Chicago
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Chocolate shop window

Belgium = chocolate. Find a chocolatier window (Pierre Marcolini, Mary, Neuhaus, anywhere). Take a team photo of the most photogenic display.

Scavenger hunt Brussels
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Chocolate shop window pose

Bruges has more chocolate shops than streets. Find one with a wild window display (sculpted shoes, animals, anatomy) and take a group photo posing like the chocolate is real.

Scavenger hunt Bruges
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Chopin pose

In Lazienki Park stands the famous Chopin monument. Take a team photo where one member poses as Chopin (eyes closed, head tilted, hand on chest, listening to imaginary music).

Scavenger hunt Warsaw
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Christchurch finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Christchurch spot (the Avon at golden hour, Hagley Park at dusk, New Regent Street in evening light) and take an amazing closing group photo. Kia ora from the Garden City!

Scavenger hunt Christchurch
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Christchurch kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a classic Christchurch backdrop (a daffodil patch in Hagley Park, the heritage tram, a pastel facade on New Regent Street) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.

Scavenger hunt Christchurch
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Christchurch Tram photo

The Christchurch heritage tram loops the inner city on a 17-stop route. Find a tram (or photograph the tracks) and take a group photo with the team gathered alongside or boarding.

Scavenger hunt Christchurch
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