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Wilkes-Barre Scavenger Hunt: Wilkes-Barre Wacky Whodunits

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Two hours. One epic Wilkes-Barre adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre. This top rated Wilkes-Barre scavenger hunt is 1.04 miles and has 8 stops.

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Activity Info: Wilkes-Barre Wacky Whodunits

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, is known for its rich history and culture. But did you know that it's also home to some of the most intriguing and exciting scavenger hunt locations? Embark on a journey through downtown and discover the birthplace of HBO, the American Institute of Mining Engineers, and a fort steeped in local lore. But that's not all! You'll also explore the iconic F.M. Kirby & Co. Store, Daniel J. Flood's storied building, the elegant Redington Hotel, and more! Get ready for a thrilling adventure filled with laughter and unforgettable memories as you make your way through Wilkes-Barre's best-kept secrets. Solve riddles, complete challenges, and discover fascinating tales hidden within each location. Who knows what mysteries await? So grab your friends or family members and join us on this fun-filled Wilkes-Barre scavenger hunt today!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

How the Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour works

Explore Wilkes-Barre 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: 11 S Main St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18711, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.04 Mi (1.67 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Wilkes-Barre Wacky Whodunits

Whether you're heading out for a weekend getaway, throwing a surprise birthday party for your best friend, or celebrating your bachelorette party, the fun never stops with ScavengerHunt.com.

Our Wilkes-Barre scavenger hunts are endlessly customizable. Unlock unique challenge types, roles, and other special features as you have a blast, no matter the occassion.

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Earn The Wilkes-Barre Scavenger Hunt High Score

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 Wilkes-Barre leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2472
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2369
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2119

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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre Scavenger Hunt: Wilkes-Barre Wacky Whodunits

5 star reviews

Loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app for this adventure in Downtown. It made exploring so much easier and more fun!

Kevin L.

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So many things to do in Wilkes-Barre! This scavenger hunt kept us engaged as we roamed around the historic district.

Laura H.

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This was an amazing walking tour of Downtown. The app guided us perfectly while we discovered fascinating landmarks.

Daniel R.

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What a great Downtown scavenger hunt! Each stop revealed something new about our vibrant city, making it unforgettable.

Ashley D.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around Wilkes-Barre. The historic sites really brought the city to life.

Chris M.

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This scavenger hunt is such a fun thing to do in Wilkes-Barre. It felt like an adventure through our charming city.

Jessica G.

5 star reviews

Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was a highlight. The Birthplace of HBO and other spots made it memorable.

David W.

5 star reviews

The scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity around Downtown. I loved walking and learning about local history.

Sarah B.

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A fun idea for a date in the heart of Wilkes-Barre. We enjoyed discovering hidden gems together while solving puzzles.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Wilkes-Barre scavenger hunt with my family. The sites were fascinating and perfect for kids.

Emily J.

5 star reviews

I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app for this adventure! It made exploring Downtown easy and fun, especially at iconic spots like the Fort.

Kevin H.

5 star reviews

Such a great thing to do in Wilkes-Barre! The scavenger hunt kept us engaged while we explored historic buildings and unique murals downtown.

Rachel T.

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The scavenger hunt offered a great walking tour of Downtown. I really enjoyed uncovering interesting facts about places like F.M. Kirby & Co.

Tom A.

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This was an awesome Downtown scavenger hunt! It made me appreciate all the history and architecture that Wilkes-Barre has to offer.

Laura W.

5 star reviews

A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around Wilkes-Barre. I loved learning about the Fort and its historical significance.

Chris M.

5 star reviews

This was such a fun thing to do in Wilkes-Barre. The scavenger hunt led us to fascinating sites we never knew existed in this charming city.

Jessica G.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was such a highlight. The Wilkes-Barre scavenger hunt took us to amazing places like Min L. Matheson.

David L.

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The scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity around Downtown. I loved walking through historic areas and learning about local history.

Sarah B.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Wilkes-Barre. We enjoyed solving puzzles while strolling past iconic spots like the Comerford Theater.

Mike S.

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I had a blast exploring the Wilkes-Barre scavenger hunt with my family. The kids loved discovering hidden gems like the Birthplace of HBO.

Emily J.

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Using the ScavengerHunt.com app made our adventure seamless as we explored downtown. Loved every moment of this unique experience!

Brian M.

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If you're looking for things to do in Wilkes-Barre, this is it! The historic buildings and challenges kept us entertained throughout.

Samantha W.

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The walking tour aspect of this Wilkes-Barre scavenger hunt was amazing! It felt like a treasure hunt through time.

Chris M.

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This was a great Downtown scavenger hunt! Each location had its own story, making our walk through history really engaging.

Laura D.

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As a tourist, I found the Wilkes-Barre scavenger hunt perfect for seeing key points of interest like F.M. Kirby & Co. Store.

Daniel M.

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Wilkes-Barre is such a charming city and this scavenger hunt made it even better. A great way to see everything while having fun.

Jessica G.

5 star reviews

Exploring the downtown neighborhood through this scavenger hunt was fantastic. I loved learning about the history at each stop.

David W.

5 star reviews

This scavenger hunt was an awesome outdoor activity in downtown Wilkes-Barre. The historical sites made it even more enjoyable.

Sarah B.

5 star reviews

What a fun date idea in the heart of Wilkes-Barre. We loved solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems around downtown.

Michael S.

5 star reviews

I had a blast exploring the Wilkes-Barre scavenger hunt with my family. The Fort and Comerford Theater were highlights for us.

Emily J.

5 star reviews

I absolutely loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Downtown. It made exploring so interactive and fun!

Daniel L.

5 star reviews

There are so many things to do in Wilkes-Barre and this scavenger hunt is definitely one of them. A unique experience worth trying!

Megan H.

5 star reviews

The scavenger hunt walking tour through Downtown was amazing. It felt great to be active while discovering local history.

James R.

5 star reviews

This Downtown scavenger hunt was so much fun! I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to explore while having a good time.

Laura D.

5 star reviews

A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest in Wilkes-Barre. I loved every moment of this engaging scavenger hunt.

Chris M.

5 star reviews

Wilkes-Barre is full of surprises. This scavenger hunt was a fun way to uncover hidden gems and learn about local history.

Jessica G.

5 star reviews

Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was a highlight. Each stop, especially the Fort, revealed fascinating stories from our past.

David B.

5 star reviews

What a great outdoor activity around Downtown Wilkes-Barre! The fresh air and beautiful sights made it even more enjoyable.

Sarah W.

5 star reviews

This was such a fun date idea in the heart of Downtown. We loved solving puzzles and learning about historic places together.

Michael S.

5 star reviews

I had a blast exploring the history of Wilkes-Barre. The scavenger hunt took us to amazing spots like the Birthplace of HBO.

Emily J.

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Wilkes-Barre Wacky Whodunits 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: Birthplace of HBO, American Institute Mining, Comerford Theater. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Wilkes-Barre team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Wilkes-Barre Wacky Whodunits 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 Wilkes-Barre team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Wilkes-Barre 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!
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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