University of Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
Embark on a University of Iowa scavenger hunt adventure! Explore Hawkeye Country with fun riddles, missions, and challenges. This campus-based interactive game let's you explore the university on foot, uncovering iconic spots like Old Capitol Building and Ped Mall District. Perfect for teamwork and sightseeing without schedules.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Iowa City. This top rated University of Iowa Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.26 miles and has 8 stops.
4.8 (18 reviews)
Activity Info: City of Literature
Welcome to Iowa City, where history meets vibrant culture in the heart of Hawkeye Country. Discover it's charming streets, literary heritage, and lively Ped Mall District. On this scavenger hunt adventure, explore landmarks like Seamans Center and Englert Theatre Hub while solving clever riddles and completing photo challenges. Great for locals or visitors, this flexible campus tour offers a unique way to see the city center. Perfect for bonding with friends or enjoying a solo exploration journey.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Old Capitol Building
Stand before the Old Capitol Building, a cornerstone of Hawkeye Country. It's grand columns and storied steps are perfect for a University of Iowa Scavenger Hunt, blending history with fun challenges.
Shaeffer Hall
Explore Shaeffer Hall, a landmark in the Heart of the Corridor. This spot is ideal for brainy riddles and Hawkeye history—an essential stop on your University of Iowa Scavenger Hunt.
Seamans Center for the Engineering Arts and Sciences
Pause at Seamans Center’s bold facade: concrete, glass, and pure Midwestern Gem energy. Perfect for techy scavenger hunt challenges, it nods to future Hawkeye innovation.
Johnson County Courthouse
Circle Johnson County Courthouse, where history meets Hawkeye pride. It's grand exterior is ripe for guided tour riddles and secret photo ops—do not miss those lion statues!
Ped Mall
Experience Ped Mall in Iowa City’s energetic city center. With street musicians and quirky art, it is perfect for scavenger hunt teamwork and spontaneous dance parties during your university exploration.
Englert Theatre
Admire Englert Theatre’s vintage charm—a living landmark in Iowa Writers’ Paradise. It is an iconic stop on your University of Iowa Scavenger Hunt with it's classic exterior perfect for photo challenges.
Irving Weber
Strike a pose with Irving Weber—swim champ, trivia king, and Iowa icon. His statue is a hidden gem full of local stories that add humor to your University of Iowa Scavenger Hunt.
Macbride Hall
Outside Macbride Hall, marvel at it's imposing architecture during your campus exploration game. This Pentacrest beauty blends history with science—a must-see on your University of Iowa Scavenger Hunt.
How the University of Iowa Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and dive into the University of Iowa Scavenger Hunt! Use our app to solve riddles, tackle photo challenges, and explore downtown Iowa City effortlessly. Earn points as you compete on the leaderboard while discovering hidden gems around campus. It is simple: just download the app and let the fun begin!
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Old Capitol, 21 N Clinton St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.26 Mi (2.03 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Competitive Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The University of Iowa Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love competition? On your University of Iowa Scavenger Hunt, each player will tackle interactive challenges at spots like Macbride Hall. Solve riddles and trivia while completing photo missions for a chance to top the leaderboard—earn ultimate bragging rights exploring these campus icons!
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Team: Hawkeyes
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Reviews for University of Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
This was our first hunt. After we caught on how to do it we had a great time. A fun way to learn some history of the city.
Judy Houghton
Great customer support.
Kimberly McGuire
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
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
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman
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