Pekin Scavenger Hunt: Peeking Around Pekin
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Get ready for a scavenger hunt adventure in Pekin, Illinois – the Marigold Capital of the World and Gateway to Peoria Metro! Your team will take on riddles, photo missions, and challenges as you explore downtown landmarks like Mineral Springs Park Hub and the city center. Experience an interactive walking tour full of teamwork, competition, and fun
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Pekin. This top rated Pekin Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 2.68 miles and has 8 stops.
About this hunt
Local Favorite
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 4.31 KM (2.68 Mi)
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Local Favorite
Over 1000 people completed this hunt
About this hunt
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 4.31 KM (2.68 Mi)
Go anytime
Get ready for a scavenger hunt adventure in Pekin, Illinois – the Marigold Capital of the World and Gateway to Peoria Metro! Your team will take on riddles, photo missions, and challenges as you explore downtown landmarks like Mineral Springs Park Hub and the city center. Experience an interactive walking tour full of teamwork, competition, and fun
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Pekin. This top rated Pekin Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 2.68 miles and has 8 stops.
Stops on this hunt
St Louis Peoria and Northern Train Depot
Step back to the golden age of railroads at one of Pekin’s grandest portals to the wider world. Trains once steamed past this proud depot, carrying dreams and commerce across Marigold City. It's brick walls are a portal to adventure—just waiting for a new train whistle.
Everett McKinley Dirksen Statue
In the heart of Mineral Springs Park, discover a bronze tribute to Pekin’s most famous son. Here, a towering figure stands at attention, forever representing the city on the national stage.
Central Illinois Community Solar Model
Take your team to the cosmos without ever leaving Pekin. Downtown hides a grand planetary secret, where a massive ringed planet hovers over a cozy reading corner, inspiring both children and stargazers. This interplanetary marvel puts Marigold City on the map—of the solar system!
Fountain in Mineral Springs Park
Let your ears guide you—the splash of water draws Marigold City locals to this tranquil spot. This bubbling park centerpiece is where stories float in the air and every visit feels like a wish waiting to be made.
Carl Herget House
Green lawns and white columns transport you to the gilded age of Pekin, where grand parties once filled these halls and a pioneering family shaped city life. The block is famous for it's stately homes, each a chapter in Pekin’s story.
Phenomenon Sculpture
Prepare to meet a dazzling, modern marvel outside the library. A twisting sculpture rises up and glimmers in the sunlight, sparking visitors’ imaginations about mind, art, and the universe itself.
Arcade Building
Let's meander to a corner where downtown Pekin wears it's history on it's sleeve. Here stands a building with unique art above the doors and a classic awning welcoming passersby. It holds the secrets of turn-of-the-century Pekin on it's façade, waiting to dazzle architecture fans.
Pekin, IL - The Marigold City
Arriving in Pekin, travelers are greeted by bold granite and brilliant flowers. This colorful display celebrates a city name that shines as bright as it's blossoms. Every year, locals keep the tradition alive with a burst of yellow.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Pekin, Illinois
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 2.68 Mi (4.31 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
How the Pekin Scavenger Hunt works
Download the Let's Roam app on your phone and start exploring Pekin Downtown whenever you want. Solve riddles, complete challenges, snap photos at iconic spots, and earn points as you go! Compete against other teams on our leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights.
Earn The Pekin Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love some friendly rivalry? On the Pekin Scavenger Hunt, each player gets interactive trivia and photo challenges at places like Mineral Springs Park Fountain or Carl Herget House. Work together to solve riddles about Pekin’s history—earn points to climb our leaderboard and claim those Marigold City bragging rights!
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Reviews for Pekin Scavenger Hunt: Peeking Around Pekin
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
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