Alton Scavenger Hunt: Clue-Chasing At the Mighty Mississippi!
Experience the ultimate scavenger hunt adventure in Historic Downtown Alton! Explore the Riverbend Area, unravel riddles, and tackle missions as your team discovers iconic spots like the Mineral Springs Hotel and Mississippi River Steamboat Mural. The hunt is a flexible, interactive walking tour packed with challenges, teamwork, and city center fun
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Alton. This top rated Alton Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.20 miles and has 8 stops.
Activity Info: Clue-Chasing At the Mighty Mississippi!
Alton, Illinois blends rich history with vibrant river views along the Great River Road. Known for it's Piasa Bird Legend, Lincoln-Douglas Debate history, and haunted tours, this city center is packed with surprises. Set off from the Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau and solve riddles at spots like the Miles Davis Statue and Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square. Complete photo challenges, answer trivia, and explore hidden gems on this unforgettable walking tour. The Alton Scavenger Hunt is perfect for locals eager to rediscover their city or visitors wanting authentic sightseeing. With interactive missions and teamwork at every turn, every group leaves with new memories and fun facts.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Alton Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau
Visit Flood Memorial Plaza to witness Alton's resilience against nature's fury. The historic plaques tell stories of survival—perfect for those seeking hidden gems on their scavenger hunt.
Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square
Debate Square brings political history alive with bronze figures and engraved stones—a pivotal stop on your scavenger hunt through Alton's historic sites.
Mississippi River Steamboat Mural
Discover a spot where the Riverbend Area's stories come alive. This stop on your Alton Scavenger Hunt adventure offers quirky local trivia and fun riddles, perfect for teamwork and photo challenges along the Great River Road.
Your Event Space (Formerly WOW Event Center)
Step into Alton's past with this unique location. Your scavenger hunt team will solve puzzles inspired by Lincoln-Douglas Debate History and explore outdoor art, all while enjoying scenic Mississippi River views and engaging missions.
YWCA Southwestern Illinois
The YWCA stands as a testament to community strength in Alton—a great stop on your scavenger hunt journey to learn about civil rights advocacy and empowerment.
Alton City Hall
Embrace the spirit of adventure at this landmark. The hunt leads you through historic downtown, where you will discover Mineral Springs Hotel trivia, tackle photo challenges, and uncover hidden gems with every clue.
Miles Davis Statue
Strike a pose with Miles Davis at his statue in Alton. Celebrate his musical legacy during your scavenger hunt adventure—local trivia hints at springtime jazz celebrations nearby.
The Mineral Springs Hotel and Banquet Center
Explore Mineral Springs Mall, where history meets mystery. Once an icehouse, now a hotspot for ghostly tales. Perfect for photo challenges and uncovering hidden gems of Alton's past.
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- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
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Promo Applied
- Valid for one scavenger hunt in any of our 3,000+ locations.
- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
- Includes printable gift card options.
Promo Applied
- Valid for one year for up to 2 players in each activity. Year starts after the first redemption. Primary ticketholder must always be present (but can bring different people); this ticket cannot be split.
- Unlimited scavenger hunts, bar crawls, audio tours, and ghost tours with ANY theme.
- Use in any of our 3,000+ cities, including options in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. Many cities have multiple activities.
- Includes printable gift card options.
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How the Alton Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and get ready for an app-powered scavenger hunt adventure through Downtown Alton. Solve riddles, snap photos, and complete fun challenges as you explore historic streets. Compete for points on the city leaderboard while discovering local gems at your own pace.
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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: 100 Piasa St, Alton, IL 62002, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.2 Mi (1.93 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Alton Scavenger Hunt High Score
Ready to compete? On the Alton Scavenger Hunt, every player gets interactive photo and trivia challenges at sites like the Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square and Miles Davis Statue. Work together to solve riddles and complete missions for a shot at topping the city leaderboard—and earning serious bragging rights downtown!
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Reviews for Alton Scavenger Hunt: Clue-Chasing At the Mighty Mississippi!
Perfect for tourists ScavengerHunt.com helped us explore Downtowns points of interest We especially loved the Sierra Club and Mineral Springs Mall
Mason Clark
Our family loved this adventure through Flood Memorial Plaza It was a brilliant way to bond while learning about local history and iconic landmarks
Sophia Miller
This scavenger hunt is a must-do outdoor activity in Alton The thrill of finding hidden gems like Jacoby Arts Center really added to our exploration
Liam Davis
A fantastic date idea in Downtown Alton We teamed up to solve puzzles at Piasa Park and enjoyed discovering Lovejoy Monument Cant wait for another adventure
Olivia Thompson
Exploring Alton with the scavenger hunt was incredible Fun riddles at Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square and quirky facts about the Miles Davis statue made our day
Ethan Bennett
What a fun thing to do in River City! Solving puzzles at Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square made our visit so memorable.
Jackson Thompson
Loved this walking tour of Alton's historic spots! The Sierra Club and Mineral Springs Mall were fascinating to explore.
Grace Brown
The Alton Scavenger Hunt was a fantastic outdoor activity! Loved discovering spots like Flood Memorial Plaza and YWCA with friends.
Ethan Clark
Had an amazing date in Alton with the scavenger hunt. We explored Piasa Park and the Jacoby Arts Center - such a memorable day!
Ava Smith
Exploring Downtown Alton was a blast! The Lovejoy Monument and Miles Davis Statue were highlights. A perfect family-friendly adventure.
Liam Anderson
Discovering Alton through this interactive walking tour was incredible. The Sierra Club stop was informative and led to new local insights.
Oliver Parker
For a date night, this scavenger hunt in Heart of Alton was ideal. We bonded over challenges at Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square and Mineral Springs Mall.
Ella Morrison
What an adventure in Riverbend! The scavenger hunt took us to hidden gems like the Flood Memorial Plaza and Lovejoy Monument. Highly recommend!
Lucas Reed
The hunt in Downtown was perfect for our family. We loved solving puzzles at places like the Jacoby Arts Center and YWCA. Great day out!
Sophie Kennedy
Exploring the Alton Scavenger Hunt was a blast! From Piasa Park to the Miles Davis Statue, each location offered unique challenges and fun.
Charlie Bennett
Alton's treasure hunt was a cool way to see Downtown! From Sierra Club to YWCA, the walking tour brought history alive for us tourists.
Lucas Garcia
Downtown Alton is full of surprises. The scavenger hunt led us to Jacoby Arts Center and Miles Davis Statue, revealing the city's rich history.
Ava Williams
This outdoor adventure around River Town was fantastic. Walking through Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square while completing challenges made it unforgettable.
Liam Smith
Had an awesome date in River Bend doing the scavenger hunt. We discovered historic gems at Mineral Springs Mall and had fun solving puzzles together.
Olivia Johnson
Exploring Downtown Alton with my family was a blast. The scavenger hunt took us to amazing spots like Piasa Park and Lovejoy Monument. Perfect family fun!
Ethan Clark
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