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Two hours. One epic Denver adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Denver you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Denver. This top rated Denver scavenger hunt is 0.95 miles and has 7 stops.

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Denver, Colorado, is a city with a rich history and a vibrant, modern atmosphere. One area where these two elements come together is in LoDo, or Lower Downtown, and the Business District. On a scavenger hunt in Denver, you’ll explore both the historical and contemporary aspects of the city.

During your journey, you’ll make a loop through LoDo and the Business District, searching for storied buildings, public art, and plazas. Along the way, you’ll uncover historical facts and encounter silly statues while also tantalizing your taste buds on the 16th Street Mall.

Whether you're a local or a visitor to Denver, the scavenger hunt through LoDo and the Business District is a great way to experience the city's unique blend of hip and historic. So grab your walking shoes, gather some friends, and book your Denver scavenger hunt today!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.Explore the art, culture, and history of Denver.

Some of what you'll see: 16th Street Mall, Larimer Square, Denver Performing Arts Complex

Featured Locations on the Denver Scavenger Hunt

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Ideal Building

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The Byron White United States Courthouse

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Explore Denver like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.

Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 998 14th St, Denver, CO 80202, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance:0.95 Mi (1.54 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Competitive Fun

Extra Admissions: None


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Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the Denver leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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What will I find on the Where Hip Meets History scavenger hunt?

Where Hip Meets History will help you discover new exciting things, taking you to popular attractions and secret sites even the locals don't know about. We'll lead you to 'must-see' landmarks and treasures including: Larimer Square, 16th Street Mall, Denver Performing Arts Complex. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.

Is the Where Hip Meets History scavenger hunt good for team building?

Of course! We have a whole team of Denver team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Where Hip Meets History scavenger hunt into the engaging, energizing team building activity your company needs. Our team can customize any team building scavenger hunt to include a tailored route, a special starting and ending location, custom questions about your company, and your logo. Click here for more info on how to start your Denver team building adventure.

How do I buy tickets and start the Denver scavenger hunt?

It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Denver scavenger hunt or any ScavengerHunt.com city scavenger hunt (we have more than 400 hunts in cities across the globe). After securing your tickets, choose the city you want to explore. Download the Let's Roam app (our awesome parent company), select your adventure/activity, and start your epic journey!

Why Do A Scavenger Hunt With Us?

Every scavenger hunt, whether in your home or outside, is designed to bring teams together. Outdoor hunts are a fun way to explore with your friends and family and help groups see the city in an exciting new way. Our In-Home hunts are designed to help kill boredom and help you learn more about each other. Be prepared to learn something new and have a great time. Our software helps us customize your scavenger hunt to your tastes as you solve clues. At the end of your hunt, you'll be ready to do it in another city! Get Your Gift or Tickets

How Outdoor Scavenger Hunts Work

Your scavenger hunt will lead your group across town to the best-known landmarks as well as hidden gems. Along the way, you and your teammates will complete fun photo challenges, test your knowledge of local trivia, and solve riddles that will bring your entire group together. ScavengerHunt.com by Let's Roam is a great way to explore a new city or learn more about an old favorite. Learn how it works.

Are Your Outdoor Scavenger Hunts Covid Safe?

Yes, our scavenger hunts are socially distant and outdoors. Questions are hidden on plaques, statues, and more outside. You won’t enter buildings and will only interact with your family/friend bubble. These wacky walking adventures are the perfect way to explore in a safe manner. Your group can pause at any time and take a break. Challenges are often off the beaten path and away from heavily trafficked tourist attractions.

How Do In-Home Scavenger Hunts Work?

Our one-of-a-kind in-home scavenger hunts help you, your friends, family or date explore, discover, and connect. All you’ll need is your phone, your team, and your home. The interactive Let’s Roam app will present you with a series of challenges and questions ranging in difficulty and point value.

Why It's The Perfect Gift

Our scavenger hunt tickets are flexible and can be used in any of our locations for up to two years. When you purchase as a gift you will receive an instant printable card for the recipient.

How Long is a Scavenger Hunt?

Our scavenger hunts take about 2 hours. You can pause your scavenger hunt if you'd like to explore a stop on the hunt or get drinks/food along the way.

When Can I Do The Hunt?

Whenever you're ready to explore! If you're doing an outdoor hunt, daylight may help you find some clues, you can go any day, any time (even holidays). You will never be asked to go inside buildings on your hunt, so you don't have to worry about business hours. No reservation is required for groups of less than 20.

Does everyone need an interactive role?

During your hunt each person will be texted photo challenges, trivia, and other activities for everyone to do together. We recommend purchasing a role for everyone in your group and kids over 6. If a person doesn't have their own device, you can have up to 4 roles on a single device. Our app will let you know when to pass the device to them when it's their turn.

What is the full list of all the scavenger hunts and activities that I can do in Denver

There are quire a few scavenger hunts and activities that we offer in , here is a full list: Denver Colorado Scavenger Hunt: Mile High Moments and Pioneer Promenades in Denver, Denver Colorado Scavenger Hunt: Denver's Golden Treasures, Denver Colorado Scavenger Hunt: LoDo: A Feast for All Your Senses, Denver Bachelorette Party Ideas, Denver Colorado Tours, Denver Corporate Team Building Activities, and Denver Birthday Party Ideas

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What is the most famous scavenger hunt? ›

Here are three of the most epic 'treasure hunts' that mankind has conducted that we at Adventure Clues think are worthy of the read.
  • The Whydah. ...
  • The Hunt for the Nazi Gold Train. ...
  • The Copper Scroll of Treasures. ...
  • The Adventure Clues Trails.

What are good clues for a scavenger hunt? ›

Some good scavenger hunt clues for kids include:
  • If you want to eat, then take a seat! (Dining room chair)
  • One of me per day keeps the doctor away. (Apple)
  • I can't mix batter, but I can bake a cake. (Oven)
  • I come in pairs, I'm easy to lose, I go between your feet and your shoes. (Socks)
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What's the difference between scavenger hunt and treasure hunt? ›

The main distinguisher is probably: Are there clues, or is it all straightforward? If you see clues, it's probably a treasure hunt; if not, it's likely a scavenger hunt.

How do you make an adult scavenger hunt? ›

How To Plan Your Own Scavenger Hunt
  1. Choose your location(s) and time. ...
  2. Pick a theme. ...
  3. Create your lists and riddles. ...
  4. Hide the clues and/or objects. ...
  5. Write your riddles/clues. ...
  6. First one to solve all the clues and grab the final object/figures out the end result wins!

What is a scavenger hunt for adults? ›

Traditionally, a scavenger hunt is a game where players compete to see who can gather the most items from a specific list, usually within a certain time limit. It's either played individually or as part of a team, with the scale of the whole operation typically down to the organiser.

How can I make my scavenger hunt more interesting? ›

Come up with scavenger hunt clues to help your participants find the items on their list. Feel free to get creative and write riddles, poems, and puzzles that will reveal the locations of the items.

How do you make clever clues for a scavenger hunt? ›

40 best clues for your ultimate scavenger hunt
  1. You cut me on a table, but I'm never eaten. ...
  2. A band that doesn't play instruments but has plenty of styles. ( ...
  3. Everything ends with me. ...
  4. How many glasses of water can one drink on an empty stomach? ( ...
  5. I am not a lamp, but I can light up. ...
  6. I am not an organ, but I have 13 hearts.
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What are some good outdoor scavenger hunt riddles? ›

20 Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Riddles
  • Gate. I guard your house from strangers outside, I'm made of wood or metal, and I stretch wide. ...
  • Car. Wheels I have four, and one to steer inside. I take you everywhere with a GPS to guide. ...
  • Garage. You find your car inside me, I have a door as you can see. ...
  • Park.
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What is a bed without sheets and I'm always dirty? ›

50. Flowerbed. I'm a bed without sheets and always dirty.

Why is treasure hunting illegal? ›

The practice of treasure-hunting can be controversial, as locations such as sunken wrecks or cultural sites may be protected by national or international law concerned with property ownership, marine salvage, sovereign or state vessels, commercial diving regulations, protection of cultural heritage and trade controls.

Is there a free scavenger hunt app? ›

Actionbound is one of the more basic free scavenger hunt apps. The platform originally started as an educational tool, and has since morphed into a digital scavenger hunt provider for companies, educational institutions, and individuals.

What is a cryptic hunt? ›

A cryptic hunt is an online treasure hunt, in which you will be provided a question, maybe a few hints, and you have to find the answer, you can expect yourself to look for clues all over the internet, using ciphers, extracting metadata, or just figuring out the pop culture reference.

How long should a scavenger hunt be? ›

Usually, you don't want the hunt to last longer than 20-25 minutes, and some scavenger hunt can last only 10-15 minutes. After the scavenger hunt, be sure to check the answers and provide additional instruction on the most challenging questions.

What are good prizes for scavenger hunts? ›

Below are the 9 best affordable scavenger hunt prize ideas:
  • Winning sweets. Everyone, no matter their age, loves a sweet treat. ...
  • A thoughtful gift voucher. ...
  • A winning team trophy. ...
  • Plant a tree in the name of the winning team. ...
  • Charitable donation. ...
  • Company merchandise. ...
  • House or desk plants. ...
  • Lunchtime delivery.
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How do you lead a scavenger hunt? ›

Decide which type of scavenger hunt you want to do.

Give the players a list of items. Hide the items around your location, and have the players search for the items. The first player/group to find all of the items wins. Have the players go door-to-door asking for items off the list.

What is America's greatest treasure hunt? ›

The treasure hunt that captured America's heart is so famous that its particulars have been laid out in books, documentaries, and hundreds of articles: In 2010, an 80-year-old art dealer named Forrest Fenn hid a bronze chest full of loot—estimated to be worth at least a million dollars—somewhere in the Rocky Mountains.

What is the largest scavenger in the world? ›

Scavenging. Sarcoramphus papa are among the bird world's largest scavengers and have powerful, hooked beaks that are excellently adapted for tearing open tough carcasses. They can often access meals that other vultures cannot, and smaller birds usually give way when they arrive to feed.

Has the Oak Island treasure actually been found? ›

Various items have surfaced over the years that were found on the island, some of which have since been dated to be hundreds of years old. Although these items can be considered treasure in their own right, no significant main treasure site has ever been found.

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