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The 15 Best Scavenger Hunts in the USA

30 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Phone-led hunts through downtowns, waterfronts and theme-park districts, mostly self-guided and cheap. The 15 below compare route length, clue difficulty and what a team pays.

An Epic Scavenger Hunt: New York City Central Park Adventure - Bethesda Fountain and Strawberry Fields
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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

Use the Let’s Roam app to explore Central Park from 72 E 72nd Street, solving questions and completing photo challenges at eight stops, including Alice in Wonderland, Belvedere Castle, Bethesda Fountain, and Strawberry Fields. Plan on 90 minutes to two hours of walking with your own group.

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

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Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Santa Fe - Starting at Cathedral Place
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Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Santa Fe

2.Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Santa Fe

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Tara’s Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt turns downtown Santa Fe into a live game show. Using WhatsApp, you’ll tackle about 20 creative clues, chat with locals, learn about Santa Fe, and compete with your team from Cathedral Place to the Plaza.

“Super enjoyable way to explore Santa Fe. Reminded us of doing a mini GISH hunt (Greatest International Scavenger Hunt the World Has Ever Seen). I appreciated being encouraged to engage with locals. (You do need one person on your team who doesn't have gripping social anxiety.) Definitely learned things I wouldn't have without being on the scavenger hunt and went further a field.”

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Keep Austin Weird Scavenger Hunt - Allen’s Boots and the pleasure of the unexpected
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Keep Austin Weird Scavenger Hunt

3.Keep Austin Weird Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 51 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

You’ll receive missions by text from a live remote host, then walk or drive around Austin to solve clues, complete oddball challenges, and send photos and videos. The route can include Barton Springs Pool, Allen’s Boots, downtown, and South Congress. Bring a charged smartphone and a sense of humor.

“There was a technical difficulty with my starting message for the scavenger hunt. Customer service was so nice and handled the situation personally.”

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Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt( Jerome, Arizona) - How Tara’s WhatsApp format works
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Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt( Jerome, Arizona)

4.Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt( Jerome, Arizona)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Huntmaster Tara leads a two-hour, WhatsApp-based scavenger hunt through Jerome, using creative clues, local history, photo missions, and playful challenges. You’ll visit landmarks such as the Sliding Jail and Holy Family Church while working with your team and, at times, approaching people around town.

“Meeting friendly people and dancing in the spirit room and excellent beef brisket at the biker bar and Tara, the hostess”

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Pirate Escape Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Free Museum - The Powder Magazine starts the story
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Pirate Escape Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Free Museum

5.Pirate Escape Charleston Scavenger Hunt and Free Museum

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

Start at the Powder Magazine, America’s oldest fireproof building, then follow Captain Bryan’s pirate-themed clues through Charleston’s French Quarter, Philadelphia Alley, the Battery, and more. Allow about 90 minutes and 1.5 miles of walking. The hunt is self-guided, with help available by text.

“Fantastic experience. Interactive & fun, would highly recommend. Wouldn't hesitate to go on another one of Captain Bryan's tours (even though he's got Dad Jokes!)”

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Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Taos - What the WhatsApp format really means
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Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Taos

6.Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Taos

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Tara’s Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt turns Taos Plaza and the surrounding town into a live social game. You’ll follow clues through WhatsApp, speak with locals, solve creative challenges, and receive help from Tara as your team works through a hunt shaped by your own ideas.

“Our family of 4 adults and 4 kids, aged 11-16, did this scavenger hunt during a weekend camping trip. We can be a little competitive. The curator had us split into 2 teams and we had a great time. We walked a lot, talked to strangers, and created wonderful memories. Thank you to Tara!”

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Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Hanalei Kauai - Starting at Hanalei Market
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Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Hanalei Kauai

7.Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Hanalei Kauai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Tara’s Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt turns Hanalei into a live game board. Using WhatsApp, your team solves clues, meets locals, learns about Hawaiian culture, and completes creative challenges between Hanalei Bay and Ching Young Village Shopping Center. Expect about 1 to 1.5 miles of walking.

“Talking to locals about their culture It was good. The majority of the questions were interesting to find the answers, Unfortunately this was done remotely, it took us about an hour and a half to finally get the questions on our cell phone. The reception was not good in that area where we were supposed to meet someone and no one was there but us. The host lived in Arizona. It was only two of us on the scavenger hunt we advise you to change the name because it was not a scavenger hunt as we know it. we are over 65+ years old and some of the activities was…”

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Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt(Sabino Canyon&Catalina Park,Tucson) - How the two-hour game unfolds
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Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt(Sabino Canyon&Catalina Park,Tucson)

8.Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt(Sabino Canyon&Catalina Park,Tucson)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Join Huntmaster Tara for a playful, story-led scavenger hunt at Sabino Canyon or Catalina State Park. Using WhatsApp on your smartphone, you’ll solve creative clues, share discoveries with your team, and learn fun facts about Tucson’s Sonoran Desert.

“My husband and I brought our granddaughter. We downloaded the app, Whatsapp, on the way to the park. I would recommend for older people you download the app and play around with it before you go. I wasted time trying to figure out the app. We all three enjoyed it.”

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Half Day Small Group Los Angeles Tour and Scavenger Hunt - Hollywood route: famous sights with a puzzle attached
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Half Day Small Group Los Angeles Tour and Scavenger Hunt

9.Half Day Small Group Los Angeles Tour and Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $81

Pick Hollywood or Santa Monica, join a team, and follow tricky clues through Los Angeles in an Amazing Race-style contest. You’ll visit famous sights and lesser-known stops, with snacks, drinks, a host, and transportation during the race. Expect puzzles, walking, teamwork, and a competitive finish.

“Not too sure why we this is called a tour. Basically, you pay and get nothing out of it but frustration. We were given an envelope with puzzles, subway passes that didn't work and were told to meet back at same place for a beer in 7 hours after being on our own. HORRIBLE!!!!!! Do waste your $!”

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Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt - Starting at The Spot on Seawall Boulevard
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Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt

10.Groovy Galveston Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start at The Spot and follow a live remote host through Galveston’s Moody Mansion, Arts Center, shops, streets, and local meeting spots. Solve clues, send photos, talk with locals, and tackle playful challenges by car or on foot. Bring a charged smartphone with GPS and data.

“It was so much fun we interacted with the locals and learned plenty of new places in galveston i would recommend it.”

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The South Padre Shuffle Scavenger Hunt - Port Isabel Lighthouse and the wider island route
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The South Padre Shuffle Scavenger Hunt

11.The South Padre Shuffle Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

You and your group follow a live remote host through South Padre Island, solving clues, sending photos and videos, and completing playful challenges. Stops include Port Isabel Lighthouse and the South Padre Island Farmer's Market. Bring a charged smartphone, and plan on walking, biking, using the shuttle, or renting a golf cart.

“Transportation is a must. You can use the free shuttle, rent a bike, or a golf cart. We did a golf cart. It takes you along your own private tour of the island. You can make it as dull or zany as you want. You find a few little landmarks and send a little video or pic to the host and are awarded points. There are a few extra credit points you can score along the way as well. I would recommend doing this on your first day there to get to know your way around a bit.”

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Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt (Durango,Colorado) - How Tara’s WhatsApp game works
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Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt (Durango,Colorado)

12.Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt (Durango,Colorado)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Use your smartphone and WhatsApp to follow Huntmaster Tara through historic downtown Durango. Solve clues, tackle creative challenges, learn local stories, and work with your team at your own pace. The two-hour game suits couples, families, friends, and team-building groups.

“We enjoyed the hunt. The clues were challenging and we learned a lot about Durango. We found the locals to be helpful and friendly. It was a great experience.”

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Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Sedona - Reaching the Sedona Arts Center
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Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Sedona

13.Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Sedona

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Join Tara for a 2-hour-15-minute, English-language scavenger hunt through Sedona. Using WhatsApp on your smartphone, you solve clues, meet locals through the Vibe Test, visit the Sedona Arts Center, and take on creative challenges tailored to your team in real time.

“Creative Soul Scavenger Hunt of Sedona is a great and unique way to see and learn about Sedona. My husband and I enjoyed talking with the locals and figuring out the answers.”

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Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Historic Savannah Adventure - Starting at 124 Abercorn Street
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Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Historic Savannah Adventure

14.Astounding Scavenger Hunt: Historic Savannah Adventure

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

Use the Let’s Roam app to guide your private group through Savannah’s historic center. Solve clues at nine landmarks, learn about Girl Scout cookies and Forrest Gump, take challenge photos, and finish near the Savannah River in about 90 minutes.

“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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Destin Dash Scavenger Hunt - Destin Commons: Shops, Movement, and Public Challenges
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Destin Dash Scavenger Hunt

15.Destin Dash Scavenger Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 24 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Start near Margaritaville with a live remote host, then walk or drive around Destin to solve clues, complete playful challenges, and send photos, videos, and texts from your phone. Stops include Destin Commons and Banana Bart’s. Bring a charged smartphone and a sense of humor.

“We had the best time on this scavenger hunt. A fun event for a short time if that is all you want. We decided to do the 'long' version and added out afternoon activities. Would recommend for a family with kids of any age and/or a small group of adults.”

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