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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Honolulu finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Honolulu spot (Waikiki at sunset, Diamond Head in golden light, the Aloha Tower at dusk) and take an amazing closing group photo. Mahalo!

Scavenger hunt Honolulu
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Honolulu kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a classic Honolulu backdrop (a palm against blue sky, a hibiscus flower, Diamond Head in the distance) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot. Lei optional but encouraged.

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Hops or apples spot

The Nelson region grows most of NZ's hops and a third of its apples. Find a hop bine, an apple orchard sign or a farm stall on your way in or out of town and take a group photo with the produce behind everyone.

Scavenger hunt Nelson
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Hot chicken challenge

Hot chicken is the Nashville dish. Find any hot chicken spot (Hattie B's, Prince's, anywhere), order a level you can handle, share with the team and take a photo of the first bite. Tear-streaked faces welcome.

Scavenger hunt Nashville
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Hula or banyan tree shot

Find a banyan tree (Waikiki and downtown both have famous ones) or catch a hula performance at Kuhio Beach Park. Take a group photo with the team gathered under the banyan canopy or watching the dance.

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Hurricane cheers

A Hurricane is the iconic NOLA cocktail (or grab a Cafe du Monde iced coffee). Find a spot with French Quarter charm behind you and take a group toast photo. To the Big Easy!

Scavenger hunt New Orleans
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Hygge moment

Hygge is the Danish concept of cozy contentment. Find a candle-lit cafe corner or a fireplace nook and take a team photo at peak coziness.

Scavenger hunt Copenhagen
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I Love You So Much wall

On South Congress is the famous "I Love You So Much" mural on the side of Jo's Coffee. Find it and take a group photo posing with the mural fully visible, in any combination of dramatic affection.

Scavenger hunt Austin
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IKEA spot

Sweden invented IKEA. Find an IKEA furniture piece, a yellow-and-blue color combo or a meatball joint and take a team photo with it.

Scavenger hunt Stockholm
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Indiana classic taste

Order an Indiana classic (a breaded pork tenderloin sandwich, sugar cream pie, a Sun King beer) from any local spot and take a photo with the whole team taking the first bite at the same time.

Scavenger hunt Indianapolis
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Indianapolis finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Indy spot (Monument Circle at dusk, the Canal Walk at golden hour, a Lockerbie brick lane) and take an amazing closing group photo. Cheers from the Crossroads of America!

Scavenger hunt Indianapolis
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Indianapolis kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a classic Indy backdrop (a limestone facade, the Monument in the distance, a checkered flag) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.

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International Orange shot

The Golden Gate is painted in the famous shade "International Orange". Take a group photo with the bridge clearly behind you and try to match its colour with something on someone (a scarf, a hat, a sock).

Scavenger hunt San Francisco
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Iolani Palace facade portrait

Iolani Palace is the only royal palace on American soil, completed under King Kalākaua. Find the front facade, line the team up and take a group photo with the palace behind you.

Scavenger hunt Honolulu
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James River canal pose

The Canal Walk follows the historic James River and Kanawha Canal through downtown. Take a group photo along the water, with a footbridge, the canal basin or the river rapids behind you.

Scavenger hunt Richmond
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Jazz on the street

Jazz was born in New Orleans. Find any street musician or busker (the French Quarter is full of them), drop a tip and take a group photo with the musician clearly visible. Bonus if everyone is dancing in the photo.

Scavenger hunt New Orleans
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Joe Louis Fist pose

Across the street stands "The Fist", a 24-foot bronze punch by Robert Graham honouring boxer Joe Louis. Find the fist, line the team up under it and take a group photo where everyone throws a matching punch into the air.

Scavenger hunt Detroit
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Juicy Lucy taste

The juicy Lucy (a cheese-stuffed burger) was invented in Minneapolis. Order one from Matt's Bar, the 5-8 Club or any local joint, share it among the team and take a photo with everyone catching the cheese pull on the first bite.

Scavenger hunt Minneapolis
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Jungle Room visit

If you tour the mansion, find the green-shag-carpet Jungle Room where Elvis recorded his last two albums. Take a respectful group photo near the entrance (no flash inside).

Scavenger hunt Memphis
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Juniper and prickly pear

The Sedona desert is full of twisted juniper trees and prickly-pear cactus. Find a striking desert plant and take a creative group photo with it (no touching the cactus).

Scavenger hunt Sedona
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Kamehameha statue salute

Across King Street from Iolani Palace stands the golden Kamehameha I statue, draped in leis. Take a group photo where the team salutes the king in his outstretched-arm pose.

Scavenger hunt Honolulu
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Kansas City finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful KC spot (a fountain at golden hour, the Plaza lights at dusk, a jazz venue at night) and take an amazing closing group photo. Cheers from the City of Fountains!

Scavenger hunt Kansas City
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Kansas City kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a classic KC backdrop (a fountain, a smoky BBQ sign, the Power and Light building) and take a group photo with the whole team in shot.

Scavenger hunt Kansas City
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Karelian pasty moment

Karjalanpiirakka (Karelian pasty) is the Finnish breakfast classic. Find one at a bakery and take a group photo of everyone biting into one.

Scavenger hunt Helsinki
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