Raleigh Scavenger Hunt: Raleigh Round The Capitol
Explore Raleigh's vibrant downtown with our exciting scavenger hunt adventure! Discover the City of Oaks through interactive missions, solving riddles and completing challenges. This flexible walking tour let's you enjoy teamwork and sightseeing at your own pace, uncovering hidden gems in the heart of the Research Triangle.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Raleigh. This top rated Raleigh Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.40 miles and has 6 stops.
4.8 (621 reviews)
Activity Info: Raleigh Round The Capitol
Raleigh, known as the City of Oaks and part of the Research Triangle, is a bustling capital city full of history and charm. On this scavenger hunt, explore iconic spots like Marbles Kids Museum and Nash Square while solving riddles and photo challenges. Perfect for locals wanting a new perspective or visitors looking to dive into Raleigh's culture, this hunt offers a unique way to experience the city center.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Marbles Kids Museum
Outside Marbles Kids Museum, let your inner child roam free. The building's playful façade lights up after dark—capture this moment as part of your scavenger hunt fun.
Nash Square
Discover tranquility in Nash Square, a downtown oasis filled with oak trees—the hallmark of the City of Oaks. Perfect for outdoor activities, this spot offers photo challenges under it's leafy canopy.
Raleigh Convention Center
Kick off your Raleigh Downtown scavenger hunt at the Convention Center. Outside, find Sir Walter Raleigh's statue and the giant acorn—two iconic landmarks. This spot is your launchpad for fun challenges and local trivia.
Sir Walter Apartments
Pause at Sir Walter Apartments—the oldest surviving hotel building downtown. Can you spot it's ornate details? Rumor has it politicians once made deals here under cover of night.
Raleigh Capitol Building
Stand before North Carolina's Capitol Building—a cornerstone of history and architecture. Decode stories behind statues and columns as part of your scavenger hunt adventure in this historic site.
Raleigh Water Tower
Visit the Raleigh Water Tower, a hidden gem with unique architecture. Imagine it's 100,000-gallon capacity as you solve puzzles here. Locals say it offers some of the best views in town.
How the Raleigh Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and get ready for an adventure! Using our app, solve riddles and complete photo challenges as you explore Raleigh Downtown. Compete on the leaderboard while discovering hidden gems in this fun-filled experience. It is simple: just download the app, pick your team, and start hunting!
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: 502 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.4 Mi (2.25 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Fun & Historic
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Raleigh Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love some friendly competition? In the Raleigh Scavenger Hunt, each player will tackle interactive challenges at spots like Sir Walter Apartments or Dix Park Views. Work together to solve riddles and trivia questions for a chance to top the leaderboard—and earn ultimate bragging rights! Get ready for a fun-filled day exploring Raleigh's best spots.
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Reviews for Raleigh Scavenger Hunt: Raleigh Round The Capitol
It was enjoyable to do a relatively short walking tour of downtown Raleigh, and to learn a few heretofore unknown facts about our state. I would recommend this for a fun afternoon excursion.
Shannon
Did this hunt with my 11 year old and we had a GREAT time!!!! The clues were precise and the hunt was interesting and educational. It was awesome to hear my daughter say, "I just learned this in school!" As an added delightful extra, there were other festivities happening in the area, so we were abl
Marsha
Fun and educational.
MR
I had a great time with my family! We had a great overall experience on a Saturday.
Bryana
Raleigh Scavenger Hunt was a thrilling way to see points of interest like the Capitol Building while engaging with fun challenges. Highly recommend for tourists!
Noah Davis
The scavenger hunt through Downtown was enlightening, uncovering local art at Nash Square while solving riddles. A perfect mix of history and adventure!
Emma Bennett
Outdoor fun in Raleigh's city center! We loved the walking tour past Raleigh Convention Center and enjoying tasks at the Water Tower. Great outdoor activity.
Liam Parker
I had an amazing date exploring Raleigh's hidden gems with puzzles at Marbles Kids Museum and Sir Walter Apartments. An unforgettable urban adventure!
Sophie Anderson
Exploring Raleigh Scavenger Hunt was a blast! The clues took us around the Raleigh Capitol and Nash Square. Perfect family day in Oak City.
Ethan Miller
Downtown Raleigh is full of hidden gems! This walking tour led us through historic landmarks while tackling fun challenges. A must-do in Oak City!
Liam Wilson
As tourists, we found this scavenger hunt a fantastic way to see Raleigh's points of interest, from Sir Walter Apartments to the Capitol Building.
Sophia Brown
Our date started at the Raleigh Convention Center and was filled with laughter and teamwork. Solving riddles while exploring was truly memorable.
David Smith
My family had a blast on this downtown adventure. The Marbles Kids Museum and Raleigh Water Tower were highlights. Perfect family-friendly activity.
Emily Turner
Exploring Raleigh through the Scavenger Hunt was an incredible experience. We loved seeing iconic spots like Nash Square and solving puzzles as a team.
Alex Johnson
For tourists visiting the City of Oaks, this treasure hunt is perfect. Nash Square's surprises made our day memorable.
Jackson Martinez
Exploring Raleigh's city center through this walking tour was amazing. We uncovered hidden gems near the Capitol Building. A must-do!
Olivia Morgan
This was such a fun way to discover Oak City! My partner and I loved the challenges at Sir Walter Apartments and learning quirky history.
Ethan Johnson
Our family had a fantastic day with the scavenger hunt in downtown Raleigh. The kids enjoyed Marbles Kids Museum and spotting local art!
Sophia Carter
I had a blast exploring Raleigh's downtown with ScavengerHunt.com! We loved solving puzzles at Nash Square and the Raleigh Water Tower.
Liam Bennett
A perfect family activity in Oak City! The kids were thrilled solving challenges around landmarks like Raleigh Capitol Building.
Natalie Smith
Exploring Raleigh with this walking tour was amazing. We loved uncovering history and art from the Water Tower to the Convention Center.
Chris Johnson
The ScavengerHunt.com app led us through hidden gems like the Sir Walter Apartments. It is a great thing to do outdoors in Raleigh.
Samantha Turner
Our date in Raleigh's City Center was fantastic. Solving clues at spots like Marbles Kids Museum made it both romantic and adventurous!
Kelly Roberts
I had a blast exploring Raleigh's Downtown on the Scavenger Hunt adventure. From the Capitol Building to Nash Square, it was full of surprises and fun!
Jeremy Michaels
The interactive app for the Raleigh scavenger hunt made discovering local art around Sir Walter Apartments engaging and fun. Totally recommend for any visitor!
Caleb Brooks
As tourists, we loved every minute of this scavenger hunt. Great mix of history and architecture at places like Nash Square. A must-do in Oak City!
Ava Mitchell
Perfect date idea in the heart of Raleigh! The Capitol Building and Convention Center were fun stops. Definitely a unique way to explore downtown together.
Mason Parker
Had a blast with my family on the Raleigh scavenger hunt. Solving puzzles around Nash Square and the Raleigh Water Tower made it an exciting downtown outing.
Lydia Sanders
Exploring the 'City of Oaks' through this scavenger hunt was such an adventure. From Sir Walter Apartments to Marbles Kids Museum, we discovered so much!
Elliot Harper
The walking tour around downtown Raleigh was engaging. Loved uncovering local art by the Capitol Building while using ScavengerHunt.com app.
Mason Brooks
A fun outdoor activity exploring Downtown's hidden gems like Marbles Kids Museum and learning quirky history facts. Perfect for tourists!
Olivia Mitchell
What a perfect date idea in City of Oaks! We bonded over challenges at Sir Walter Apartments and admired art near Raleigh Convention Center.
Noah Parker
We had a fantastic family day on this downtown treasure hunt. The kids loved the puzzles at Nash Square and spotting the historic Water Tower!
Sophia King
Exploring Raleigh with ScavengerHunt.com was a blast! From the Raleigh Capitol Building to Marbles Kids Museum, every clue was an adventure.
Liam Bennett
Raleigh's scavenger hunt is a must-do for tourists! From Marbles Kids Museum to Nash Square, every spot reveals unique history and charm.
Olivia Mitchell
I had a blast uncovering hidden gems in Downtown, like the historic plaques near Sir Walter Apartments. A great way to explore Oak City!
Aiden Nelson
Downtown's Scavenger Hunt was such a fun outdoor activity! Navigating from Marbles Kids Museum to Raleigh Convention Center kept us engaged.
Emma Harrison
The scavenger hunt in Downtown was an amazing date idea. We solved puzzles at Nash Square and admired the Raleigh Water Tower together.
Sophie Greenwood
Exploring Raleigh on a Scavenger Hunt was thrilling. We loved discovering Sir Walter Apartments and the Raleigh Capitol Building. Perfect for families!
Liam Carter
Exploring the heart of Raleigh with ScavengerHunt.com was thrilling. I loved unlocking secrets around the Capitol Building, making it a truly memorable experience.
Ava Anderson
What an amazing outdoor activity in Raleigh! The Downtown walking tour took us past iconic locations like the Convention Center and Nash Square, engaging all our senses.
Liam Clarkson
This Downtown scavenger hunt was such a fun way to see Raleigh. We explored spots like Marbles Kids Museum and learned so much about this vibrant city!
Mia Foster
The scavenger hunt through Raleigh was the perfect date idea. We loved solving riddles and discovering places like Sir Walter Apartments and the Water Tower.
Lucas Hartman
I had a blast exploring Raleigh's hidden gems on this scavenger hunt. From Nash Square to the Capitol Building, it was an adventure packed with fun and history.
Ella Brooks
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