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Top 15 Scavenger Hunts in the USA

47 tours  ·  from $6 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 scavenger hunts in the USA worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to check before you book.

An Epic Scavenger Hunt: New York City Central Park Adventure - Alice in Wonderland and the Dakota
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An Epic Scavenger Hunt: New York City Central Park Adventure

1.An Epic Scavenger Hunt: New York City Central Park Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 244 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $14Our pick

Explore Central Park with the Let’s Roam app, solving location-based questions and photo challenges at the Swedish Cottage, Alice in Wonderland, Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, and more. This private, self-guided hunt lasts about 90 minutes and suits families, coworkers, and friends who want flexible timing.

“Could not find the pick up point and no communication what so ever, we missed the scavenger hunt all together”

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Pirate Escape Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Free Museum - The Powder Magazine: a useful start, not just a meeting place
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Pirate Escape Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Free Museum

2.Pirate Escape Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Free Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $9Top rated

Follow a pirate-themed packet through Charleston’s historic district, beginning at the Powder Magazine and ending at White Point Gardens. Captain Bryan’s self-guided hunt covers about 1.5 miles, with historic clues, hidden alleys, photo updates, and free museum entry. Allow about 90 minutes, plus time to explore.

“We had fun scavenging around town learning about the history of the city, just make sure you have on comfy shoes for all the walking!”

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Seattle Downtown Quest: Self-Guided History Adventure - Totem poles and the problem with changing landmarks
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Seattle Downtown Quest: Self-Guided History Adventure

3.Seattle Downtown Quest: Self-Guided History Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 26 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $7Best value

You’ll follow a self-guided Seattle history quest from Union Station to Waterfront Park, solving 10 puzzles at places such as Pioneer Square, Smith Tower, the Seattle Art Museum, and Pike Place Market. Use your phone, pause when needed, and explore without a guide or GPS.

“Finding the glue pot and deciphering the code was intriguing. It was fun working with new people to problem solve.”

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Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Historic Savannah Adventure - Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters: begin with Savannah’s past
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Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Historic Savannah Adventure

4.Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Historic Savannah Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 25 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $14

Use the Let’s Roam app to solve clues across central Savannah, from Owens-Thomas House and Chippewa Square to Riverfront Plaza. This private, self-guided hunt takes about 90 minutes and mixes local history, photo challenges, and outdoor sightseeing for $14.99 per person.

“The kids really enjoyed looking for the landmarks and helping answer the questions. We all enjoyed the history and getting to see the area.”

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Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views - Stop 1: Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial
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Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views

5.Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Annapolis Red Bricks & Blue Views

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $14

Use the Let’s Roam app to explore central Annapolis at your own pace. Find answers on plaques, statues, and buildings, complete photo challenges, and visit the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial, James Brice House, and Maryland State House. The private hunt costs $14.99 per person and takes about two hours.

“Nothing really memorable. Similar to many others but not as user friendly. When we arrived at our destination it never pickup that we were there. Always had to “check in anyways”.”

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Dallas Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour - Starting at Akard Plaza
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Dallas Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour

6.Dallas Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $15

Use the Explorial app to explore central Dallas at your own pace. Solve questions at landmarks, follow map clues, and complete creative photo tasks at Pioneer Plaza, Dealey Plaza, Dallas City Hall, and the JFK Memorial. The private game takes about 1 to 2 hours and costs $15.90 per person.

“great fun and takes you to places you would struggle to find alone. pretty sites and not too far of a walk!”

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Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Downtown Asheville - Price, value, and who gets the most from it
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Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Downtown Asheville

7.Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Downtown Asheville

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $12

You and your private group use the Let’s Roam app to navigate downtown Asheville, solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and visit landmarks such as Grove Arcade, Pack Square, Lexington Glassworks, and the Basilica of Saint Lawrence. Start anytime, pause when needed, and play at your own pace without a guide.

“Fun. The app gave us a few issues. Got to see places we would have not thought of. Would do it again in another city”

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An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Baltimore Inner Harbor & Outer Sights - Port Discovery and the first challenges
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An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Baltimore Inner Harbor & Outer Sights

8.An Epic Scavenger Hunt: Baltimore Inner Harbor & Outer Sights

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $12

Use the Let’s Roam app to guide your private group around Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and nearby sights. Assign Brainiac, Photographer, or Mapper roles, solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and follow the route at your own pace. Bring charged phones, comfortable shoes, and patience for app setup.

“We enjoyed this very much, saw different sections of the harbor area we hadn’t seen before. We only got half way through when my phone battery was at 20%…plus we got sidetracked for a drink 😉”

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An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Breckenridge Adventure - Stop 1: Breckenridge Alpine Garden
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An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Breckenridge Adventure

9.An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Breckenridge Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $12

Explore Breckenridge on a private, self-guided two-hour hunt from the Welcome Center. The Let’s Roam app supplies maps, riddles, photo tasks, roles, and leaderboards as you visit historic stops including the Barney Ford Museum and Edwin Carter Museum. Bring a charged phone, comfortable shoes, and patience with the app.

“Never could get connected to the app to start the game. There were lots of numbers to input and it seems like I never had the right one. I spent too much time trying to figure it out and I got nowhere. So disappointing. When I called for help I was told I bought it through a third party and basically they couldn’t help me. Waste of time and money and all it got me was frustration.”

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An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Discovering Columbus - Scioto Mile and Columbus Commons add open-air breaks
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An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Discovering Columbus

10.An Exciting Scavenger Hunt: Discovering Columbus

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $12

Use the Let’s Roam app to explore downtown Columbus at your own pace. Over about two hours, you’ll visit the Ohio Statehouse, Scioto Mile, Columbus Commons, theaters, COSI, and other landmarks while solving riddles, answering trivia, and completing photo challenges.

“We were expecting more of a scavenger hunt, sadly that is really not what we got. Other than answering trivia questions about buildings, there wasn’t much to it.”

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Self-Guided Denver's Golden Treasure Scavenger Hunt - Stop 1: Colorado State Capitol
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Self-Guided Denver’s Golden Treasure Scavenger Hunt

11.Self-Guided Denver’s Golden Treasure Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $14

Use the Let’s Roam app to walk a private, self-guided loop through downtown Denver. You’ll visit the Colorado State Capitol, 16th Street Mall, Union Station, Coors Field, Larimer Square, the 40-foot blue bear, and other city sights at your own pace.

“Took way to long to get help starting the app since the instructions were very vague which app to use. The weather became a huge issue with our hunt and gave up after second stop..”

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Eastside Chicago The Heist Exploration Game and Tour - Starting at the Art Institute of Chicago
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Eastside Chicago The Heist Exploration Game and Tour

12.Eastside Chicago The Heist Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · 1 hour 35 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Use the Questo app to guide your private group from the Art Institute through Millennium Park and Grant Park. Solve location-based challenges at Cloud Gate, Crown Fountain, Buckingham Fountain, and other landmarks. The game runs offline, lasts about 95 minutes, and has no physical guide.

“There were several interesting things to see, but we missed others. The instructions for how to get from one site to another were miserable. The "challenge" was full of silly questions - not worth the trouble of trying to figure them out.”

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North End Boston Mafia Exploration Game and Tour - Starting at the Rose Kennedy Rose Garden
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North End Boston Mafia Exploration Game and Tour

13.North End Boston Mafia Exploration Game and Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $7

Use the Questo app to solve a Mafia-themed mystery across Boston’s North End. You’ll walk from the Rose Kennedy Rose Garden to Hanover Street, finding clues at parks, churches, waterfront sites, and historic landmarks. There is no guide, so you set the pace and play with only your group.

“Great way to see Interesting quirky places in the city…love it, Took away one star because some of the clues were difficult. Some of the signs were a different color, so it made it a tad frustrating at times. Other than that it was amazing fun. Would definitely recommend it.!!”

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An Epic Scavenger Hunt: History Beyond The Beach - Stop 2: Jackie Robinson Ballpark and its statue
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An Epic Scavenger Hunt: History Beyond The Beach

14.An Epic Scavenger Hunt: History Beyond The Beach

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 9 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $12

Use the Let’s Roam app to guide your private group through Daytona Beach, from the Halifax Historical Museum to Jackie Robinson Ballpark and Brownie the Town Dog’s memorial. Choose a Brainiac, Photographer, or Mapper role, solve clues, complete photo challenges, and move at your own pace.

“To download the app and figure it out was difficult. I wasted 30 minutes just trying to figure it out. I won’t do that again. The experience was neat. I found it easy to navigate the scavenger hunt. However I felt like it was more of a walking tour with fun facts about each location. It’s hard to take your picture when you are solo. That would be easier with a group”

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An Epic Buffalo Scavenger Hunt: Roaming Buffalo - What $12.31 buys you
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An Epic Buffalo Scavenger Hunt: Roaming Buffalo

15.An Epic Buffalo Scavenger Hunt: Roaming Buffalo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $12

Use the Let’s Roam app to guide your private group through downtown Buffalo for about two hours. Solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and visit St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Canalside, Ellicott Square Building, Lafayette Square, and Old Erie County Hall. Start anytime between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.

“Fun, informative way to discover info about the city. Some of the photo challenges are silly, but go in with an open mind, and you'll have fun.”

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