Cedar Rapids Birthday party scavenger hunts Their day. Your adventure.
Turn local landmarks into birthday memories for kids, adults, friends, and family. Solve clues and pose together on an app-guided city hunt.
From $59.99 for up to 6. One group price. One-time purchase.
Explore your Cedar Rapids route & starting point
The birthday plan everyone will talk about
The whole crew. One unforgettable birthday.
Plan a kids’ party, an adult birthday, or a day out with friends and family. Every size gets the same playful city hunt, personal touches, and photo-worthy moments.
- City clues and photo challenges
- Birthday fun built into your adventure
- App-guided play at your own pace
- Up to 15 personalized trivia questions after purchase
- Digital tickets delivered after checkout
Pick your party size
One-time purchase. Digital access after checkout.
One-time purchase. Digital access after checkout.
One-time purchase. Digital access after checkout.
Every package includes the same adventure. Your guest limit is the only difference.
Kids, grown-ups, and favorite people.
Make it their kind of birthday.
One city adventure can fit the people they love most. Pick the package for your guest count, then add trivia that sounds like your crew.
Kids & families
Turn the birthday walk into a team game. Adults can help younger players read clues, use the app, and join the photos.
Plan a kids’ birthdayAdult birthdays
Celebrate a milestone with local discoveries, a little friendly competition, and a route you can play before or after your other plans.
Explore adult birthday ideasFriends & the whole crew
Bring friends, siblings, cousins, or several generations. Add inside-joke trivia, split a big group into teams, and compare scores.
Get the birthday crew togetherDifferent birthdays. The same good story to tell afterward.
See birthday packagesCamera rolls full. Inside jokes unlocked.
Another year. A whole new adventure.
Trade the usual party table for team poses, unexpected discoveries, and a little friendly competition.
Your party’s featured Cedar Rapids route
About this hunt: Cedar-iously Fun: The Downtown Decode
Cedar Rapids is known as the City of Five Seasons and Eastern Iowa Hub, where Midwest arts meet historic charm along the Cedar River Trails. Downtown buzzes with creativity from Grant Wood country to the vibrant NewBo District Vibe.
Let the birthday crew discover the city one clue at a time. Look for details at each landmark, solve the next challenge, and collect team photos along the walking route. Along the way, discover City Hall, The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids Fire Department.
Starting area: 101 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA. Full directions and game prompts are in the app.
Read the full story of this hunt
On this walking tour, you will solve riddles at City Hall, snap photos near Veteran's Memorial Coliseum, tackle trivia by the Cedar Rapids Fire Department, and uncover stories at Paramount Theatre. Each mission reveals another city center gem. Whether you are a local or visitor, the Cedar Rapids Scavenger Hunt brings fresh eyes to familiar sights and hidden treasures. Discover new favorites while bonding with friends or family through interactive challenges.
A little sightseeing. A lot of celebrating.
Stops on your Cedar Rapids party hunt
Real places, local stories, and plenty of reasons to stop for a team photo. Swipe through all 8 stops.
City Hall
Explore City Hall, a historic site where Cedar Rapids' resilience shines. After the 2008 flood, this landmark became a symbol of renewal. Discover it's significance on your scavenger hunt adventure.
The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Explore Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, home to Grant Wood's masterpieces near his painting site! Check out rotating sculptures and snap artful team photos here.
Cedar Rapids Fire Department
Admire Cedar Rapids Fire Department's bravery hub with sleek engines ready to roll! Capture action hero poses here for your scavenger hunt photo challenge.
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Visit Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, a Gothic revival gem in Heartland Haven. Locals savor nearby bakery aromas on Sundays, breathe deep as you gather points of interest.
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Peek into Cedar Rapids Public Library's modern marvel, a beacon of sustainability post-2008 flood. Locals adore it's rooftop garden; spot it during your walking tour challenge.
Paramount Theatre
Feel the magic at Paramount Theatre, where legends performed under the Mighty Wurlitzer's tunes. Local tip: The neon sign is perfect for scavenger selfies, strike your best pose!
Linn County Courthouse
Discover the Linn County Courthouse, where history meets justice. Locals trust it's clock as the most reliable in town, perfect for timing your next scavenger hunt mission! Engage in puzzle-solving here.
Veteran's Memorial Coliseum
Visit the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, a Cedar Valley gem. This iconic spot shares a unique distinction with Paris and Osaka, government on an island! Capture the moment and enjoy local trivia.
The app guides your route. These are outdoor sightseeing stops; entering a venue is not implied.
Can you picture the birthday crew here? The next stop is your choice.
Choose your group package
The practical party planner
More details. Less guesswork.
- Activity
- App-guided birthday scavenger hunt
- Starting area
- 101 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA
- Getting around
- Walking: 2.06 miles (3.31 km)
- Time to allow
- 1.5–2 hours, plus any breaks you choose
- Style of play
- Competitive fun
- Extra admissions
- None
- Pack for the party
- Charged phones, comfortable shoes, water, and weather-ready layers
Follow the clues. Find the story.
How your Cedar Rapids birthday adventure works
Your route connects local landmarks through app-guided puzzles, trivia, and photo missions. Start at the listed meeting point, then move from stop to stop with your crew. There is no guide or fixed start time.
Explore City Hall, The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids Fire Department with a new reason to look closer at every stop. Each answer moves your team through the hunt; compare scores and save the group photos from the places you found.
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Pick your crew size
Buy one package for up to 6, 20, or 50 people. Your Cedar Rapids route and starting point are shown above.
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Make it about them
After purchase, use your event setup page to add up to 15 trivia questions about the birthday star. Set everything up before the big day.
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Meet. Play. Celebrate.
Download the Let's Roam app, follow your receipt to join, and meet at the starting area. Split a bigger crew into teams and let the friendly rivalry begin.
A closer look at the game
One stop. So many ways to play.
At a place like City Hall, your crew gathers around a real landmark, opens the app, and works together on local challenges. Some ask you to notice a detail. Others turn your team into the photo. Your answers earn points, and you can compare scores with the other teams.
- Look closer: Solve a clue or answer a question about what you find.
- Strike a pose: Take a group photo, then save the memories.
- Add the personal twist: Mix in trivia about the birthday star before everyone plays.
The app image shows a sample challenge from a different Let's Roam hunt. Your selected city has its own prompts.
Ready to turn your city into the celebration?
Explore party packagesMain-character birthday energy
Their day. Their stories. Your inside jokes.
Turn shared memories into up to 15 custom trivia questions after checkout. Your city hunt keeps its researched route, while your questions put the birthday star at the heart of the game.
Keep the good surprises for the party. Ask friends for ideas ahead of time, then finish customization on your event setup page before everyone joins.
Choose your birthday packageIdeas for your custom questions
“What would their perfect birthday breakfast be?”
“Which song gets them on the dance floor?”
Bring your own answers. Bonus points for the stories behind them.
A peek at the fun
Adventurers exploring Cedar Rapids
Photos from hunts around Cedar Rapids. Your crew’s next great photo is waiting.
From people who have played
Party stories and Cedar Rapids reviews
Real player feedback from occasion-themed and city hunts. Every quote names its own hunt and city, so you can tell which adventure it describes.
This hunt is amazingly fun!!!!! I enjoyed everything, especially that I got to spend some quality time with my family. It was a great birthday adventure. I recommend this to everyone of all ages. What an epic experience.
About this review
This player reviewed Back Bay & Beyond in Boston. Their quote describes that hunt, rather than this exact party package.
Fun to learn about the city.
About this review
This player reviewed Cedar-iously Fun: The Downtown Decode in Cedar Rapids. Their quote describes that hunt, rather than this exact party package.
Lots of fun!
About this review
This player reviewed Cedar-iously Fun: The Downtown Decode in Cedar Rapids. Their quote describes that hunt, rather than this exact party package.
Your party-planning cheat sheet
Cedar Rapids Birthday questions, answered
What does our package include?
One birthday scavenger hunt for up to 6, 20, or 50 people, depending on your package. All three include app-guided city clues, photo challenges, and post-purchase setup with up to 15 personalized trivia questions. This is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. Meals, drinks, and transport are not included.
Which Cedar Rapids route will we play?
This is Cedar-iously Fun: The Downtown Decode, a real walking hunt with 8 stops. The numbered map and stop cards above show the route, including City Hall, The Cedar Rapids Museum of Art, Cedar Rapids Fire Department.
Where should everyone meet?
Meet at 101 1st St SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401, USA. Use the map above for directions and check the app for your first clue. Allow a little extra time for arrivals, parking, and getting everyone into the app.
How much walking is involved?
Your Cedar Rapids route is approximately 2.06 miles (3.31 km), with 8 stops. Plan for about 1.5–2 hours, plus breaks. Wear comfortable shoes and check the route against your group’s mobility needs before purchasing; surfaces and accessibility vary by location.
Can we customize the birthday hunt?
Yes. Keep the locally researched landmark route, then add up to 15 questions about the birthday star on your event setup page after checkout. Your personal trivia joins the city clues; it does not move the stops or change the walking route. Finish your questions before the crew starts.
Do we need a reservation or a guide?
No scheduled guide is required. Your phones guide the adventure in the Let's Roam app. Start when your crew is ready and pause along the way. Plan around daylight, local weather, and any public-space opening hours.
How do 20 or 50 people play together?
Choose a package that covers your full guest count, including the birthday star. Use the event instructions to organize smaller teams so everyone can join the clues and photos. Agree on a meeting point, start together, and compare scores at the end.
Is this suitable for kids and mixed-age birthday groups?
The adventure combines walking, reading clues, trivia, and photos. Adults should accompany children and help with phones and tougher questions. Review the route length and local conditions for your youngest guests, and include every participating player in your package size.
Do we need to buy admission at the stops?
The listed extra admissions for this route are: none. Landmark stops do not automatically include entry to museums or paid attractions. Optional food, drinks, and visits are separate from your hunt tickets.
What happens after checkout?
Your receipt gives you access to your event setup and redemption instructions. Add your custom questions, share joining details with your guests, and download the Let's Roam app. Charge your phones before you arrive. Your selected city route and package capacity carry into your party setup.
Can adults celebrate with friends, family, or both?
Absolutely. This is a self-guided city adventure, so your birthday crew can be longtime friends, family, or a mix. Add questions about the birthday star, take group photos, and plan dinner or drinks separately if you want them. No alcohol or restaurant stop is required.
How do we plan a kids’ birthday with adults joining?
Include every player, kids and adults, in your package size. Adults should help younger guests with phones, reading, and trickier clues. The city route is a walking adventure that usually takes 1.5–2 hours, so check its distance, weather, and accessibility against your group’s ages and needs before buying.
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