Des Moines Scavenger Hunt: Adventures in Downtown Des Moines
Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt adventure in the heart of Des Moines! Explore Downtown, solving riddles and completing challenges as you discover iconic spots like the Polk County Courthouse and City Hall. Perfect for sightseeing, teamwork, and flexible fun with friends.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Des Moines. This top rated Des Moines Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.81 miles and has 7 stops.
4.8 (21 reviews)
Activity Info: Adventures in Downtown Des Moines
Des Moines, known as the Heart of Iowa, is a vibrant city full of arts and history. On this walking tour, uncover hidden gems like the Crusoe Umbrella Sculpture and Principal Riverwalk. Locals and visitors alike will enjoy exploring this Hawkeye State Capital through unique missions and challenges.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Polk County Heritage Gallery
Step into the past at Polk County Heritage Gallery. This location is a treasure trove of local history, perfect for a scavenger hunt adventure. Solve riddles while enjoying the ever-changing exhibits.
Polk County Courthouse
Uncover history at Polk County Courthouse on your scavenger hunt adventure. It's impressive architecture makes it a standout stop for solving clues in downtown Des Moines.
Court Avenue Bridge
Cross Court Avenue Bridge during your scavenger hunt to enjoy panoramic views of Des Moines River while unraveling hidden secrets from it's storied past.
City Hall
Marvel at City Hall's grand architecture during your scavenger hunt in Des Moines Downtown. Solve puzzles while exploring this civic landmark's impressive exterior.
Crusoe Umbrella Sculpture – Des Moines, IA
'Find inspiration under Crusoe Umbrella Sculpture during our exciting scavenger hunt! This artistic landmark is perfect for creative photo challenges.'
Flynn-Griffin Building
'Solve intriguing puzzles around Flynn-Griffin Building while uncovering it's fascinating history during our adventurous scavenger hunt.'
Hotel Fort Des Moines
Step back in time at Hotel Fort Des Moines during your scavenger hunt. Discover it's historic charm as you solve riddles in this iconic downtown landmark.
How the Des Moines Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and get ready for fun in Des Moines! Our app guides you through exciting riddles and photo challenges across downtown. Earn points as you explore landmarks like Hotel Fort Des Moines. Compete on our leaderboard while discovering the city's hidden gems at your own pace.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: 1000 Walnut St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.81 Mi (2.9 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Fun & Historic
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Des Moines Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love some friendly competition? The Des Moines Scavenger Hunt offers interactive photo challenges at locations like Court Avenue Bridge. Solve trivia at Polk County Heritage Gallery to climb our leaderboard and earn ultimate bragging rights! Enjoy teamwork as you explore these iconic spots.
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Reviews for Des Moines Scavenger Hunt: Adventures in Downtown Des Moines
Downtown Des Moines has so many hidden gems. This hunt took us to iconic spots like Hotel Fort Des Moines, making it a memorable outdoor activity.
Liam Parker
As tourists, this treasure hunt gave us an amazing tour of Des Moines. From the Flynn-Griffin Building to the Polk County Heritage Gallery, it was fun!
Oliver Bishop
A fantastic family adventure! The Des Moines Scavenger Hunt had us solving puzzles and learning about places like City Hall. The kids loved it!
Sophia Mason
Our date in Des Moines was made perfect by this scavenger hunt. Walking through the city center and crossing Court Avenue Bridge was truly romantic.
Nathaniel Griffin
Exploring Downtown Des Moines with this scavenger hunt was a blast! We loved the Crusoe Umbrella and learned so much at the Polk County Courthouse.
Evelyn Hawthorne
This scavenger hunt was an exciting way to explore downtown Des Moines We discovered interesting spots like the Flynn-Griffin Building while having fun.
Evelyn Roberts
My date and I explored hidden gems like Polk County Courthouse It was such a unique experience for us both Highly recommend for couples looking for adventure.
Derek Sullivan
Great family activity in the heart of the Hawkeye State My kids loved solving riddles at City Hall and the challenges kept them entertained throughout.
Cathy Blake
A perfect way to see Downtown Des Moines I never realized how much history Court Avenue Bridge holds Loved every minute of this walking tour.
Brian Young
I had a blast exploring Des Moines with ScavengerHunt.com. The puzzles were fun and learning about the Crusoe Umbrella was a treat.
Alice Greene
What a fun thing to do in Capitol City! The walking tour through Des Moines led us to fascinating places like the Polk County Heritage Gallery.
Emma Sanders
For families visiting Iowa's capital, this hunt is a must-do. We explored downtown with laughter, puzzles, and historic spots like Hotel Fort Des Moines.
David Harrison
I had a blast on the Des Moines scavenger adventure! Discovering hidden gems like the Flynn-Griffin Building made it an engaging outdoor activity.
Claire Mitchell
The Des Moines Scavenger Hunt made for a perfect date. We loved solving riddles at City Hall and exploring the Polk County Courthouse. Highly recommend!
Ben Foster
Exploring Des Moines with the scavenger hunt was an epic adventure. The Crusoe Umbrella Sculpture and Court Avenue Bridge were highlights of our downtown trek.
Alice Bennett
Exploring the Downtown district of Des Moines through ScavengerHunt.com was delightful. It was an engaging outdoor activity filled with history and art.
Emily Roberts
Perfect family activity in the Heart of Iowa. We uncovered hidden gems like the Polk County Heritage Gallery during our scavenger hunt journey.
David Nguyen
What an amazing way to explore Downtown Des Moines. The walking tour took us from Crusoe Umbrella Sculpture to Flynn-Griffin Building. Such fun challenges
Carla Martinez
The Des Moines Scavenger Hunt is a fantastic date idea. We loved solving riddles near the Polk County Courthouse and ending our day at Hotel Fort Des Moines.
Brian Williams
I had a blast exploring Downtown Des Moines with ScavengerHunt.com. From the City Hall to the Court Avenue Bridge, it was such a fun adventure.
Alicia Thompson
A fantastic walking tour of the city center! From hidden gems to iconic landmarks, this scavenger hunt is a must-do thing in the heart of Des Moines.
Lauren Gentry
Our family enjoyed solving puzzles at places like Polk County Courthouse. It's a family-friendly adventure that showcases Des Moines history.
Jeremy Henderson
The scavenger hunt was a perfect date idea! We explored Hotel Fort Des Moines and City Hall. A unique way to bond in Downtown.
Samantha Watson
Loved discovering the Flynn-Griffin Building and Crusoe Umbrella Sculpture. It's a great outdoor activity in Des Moines for tourists and locals alike.
Elliot Harper
Exploring Des Moines was a blast! The scavenger hunt led us to the Polk County Heritage Gallery and Court Avenue Bridge. A fun way to see Downtown.
Madison Foreman
We loved exploring downtown on this walking tour. From solving riddles to taking photos, it was a great way to see points of interest like Hotel Fort Des Moines.
Eve Brown
As tourists, we found the scavenger hunt an exciting way to discover this gem of a city. The Flynn-Griffin Building and art installations were highlights!
David Smith
A great family activity in Des Moines. We learned so much about local history at the Polk County Heritage Gallery while enjoying some quality time together.
Clara Jones
The Des Moines Scavenger Hunt was a fantastic date idea. Strolling through downtown and solving puzzles at places like City Hall made for an unforgettable day.
Ben Miller
Exploring Des Moines was a blast! The scavenger hunt took us from the Court Avenue Bridge to the Crusoe Umbrella, revealing hidden gems and fun challenges.
Alice Thompson
If you are looking for things to do in Metro, try this fun activity. The Scavenger Hunt reveals hidden art and trivia around the city's iconic spots.
Ava Wilson
We discovered Downtown's gems like Polk County Courthouse and Heritage Gallery on this adventure. A great way to explore our lovely city center.
Sophie Turner
A perfect way to enjoy outdoors in Capitol City. The walking tour through historic sites like Flynn-Griffin Building is just amazing!
Oliver Bennett
This was such a fun date idea. We loved solving puzzles at places like Hotel Fort Des Moines and City Hall. It brought us closer together in this charming city.
Lila Reynolds
Exploring Des Moines was a blast with the scavenger hunt. Seeing the Crusoe Umbrella and Court Avenue Bridge made for an unforgettable day with my family.
Ethan Harper
'Des Moines' best-kept secrets were unveiled on this hunt. The Court Avenue Bridge view was stunning, making it a must for tourists!
Emma Anderson
A top thing to do in Iowa's capital is this scavenger hunt. We loved learning about local art and history while visiting iconic spots downtown.
Mark Nelson
Exploring Des Moines through this walking tour was thrilling. We uncovered hidden gems like the Flynn-Griffin Building and ended at City Hall.
Lucy Garcia
The scavenger hunt was a fantastic way to spend our date in Des Moines. Solving puzzles near the Polk County Courthouse made it unforgettable.
Tom Henderson
Had a blast on the Des Moines Scavenger Hunt! This downtown adventure took us past the Crusoe Umbrella and City Hall. Perfect family fun!
Alice Thompson
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