Auburn California Scavenger Hunt: History Detectives: Cracking the Case of Auburn's Past
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Embark on an Auburn scavenger hunt adventure through the Sierra Foothills Gem. Explore Historic Old Town, solve riddles, and complete exciting challenges in Downtown Auburn. This interactive walking tour offers flexibility and competition as you uncover hidden treasures and iconic landmarks.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Auburn. This top rated Auburn California Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.76 miles and has 8 stops.
About this hunt
Local Favorite
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 2.83 KM (1.76 Mi)
Go anytime
Local Favorite
Over 1000 people completed this hunt
About this hunt
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 2.83 KM (1.76 Mi)
Go anytime
Embark on an Auburn scavenger hunt adventure through the Sierra Foothills Gem. Explore Historic Old Town, solve riddles, and complete exciting challenges in Downtown Auburn. This interactive walking tour offers flexibility and competition as you uncover hidden treasures and iconic landmarks.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Auburn. This top rated Auburn California Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.76 miles and has 8 stops.
Stops on this hunt
Placer County Courthouse
Visit the Historic Courthouse, where justice meets intrigue. Snap photos of it's stately columns and learn about it's storied past. A must-see on your Auburn scavenger hunt adventure.
Bernhard Museum
Explore the Bernhard Museum, a gem in Auburn's Historic Old Town. Capture the essence of Gold Rush history and enjoy a fun photo challenge. This spot is perfect for your scavenger hunt adventure.
Gold Bug Stamp Mill
Test your trivia skills at the Gold Rush Stamp Mill, Auburn's gateway to history. Capture this iconic site in your photo challenge and enjoy the vibrant wildflowers during spring.
The Auburn Joss House
Stroll through Art Walk Wonderland, where Auburn's Chinese community once gathered. The vibrant exterior offers a colorful backdrop for scavenger hunts—a landmark rich with stories.
Chinese Houses
Explore the enduring Chinese Houses, part of Auburn's Confluence of Trails. Their walls whisper tales of bustling markets—a must-visit on any historic scavenger hunt route.
Gietzen Fire Station
Discover dedication at this plaque in Auburn State Recreation Area. Perfect for team photos, it reveals local pride—a hidden gem on your walking tour filled with fun facts.
Jean Baptiste Charbonneau
Honor pioneer spirit at this historic plaque in Auburn's core. Solve riddles nearby as you explore local history—an enriching stop on your scavenger hunt adventure.
Claude Chana Park
Conclude your adventure at Recreation Haven Park, gateway to Auburn State Recreation Area. Enjoy teamwork amidst lush landscapes—a refreshing end to any walking tour.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: 291 Sacramento St, Auburn, CA 95603, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.76 Mi (2.83 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
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- Valid for one year for up to 6 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.
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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 Auburn California Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and get ready for fun! Using our app, you will solve riddles and complete photo challenges across Auburn. Earn points as you discover hidden gems on this mobile-first adventure. Compete on the city leaderboard while exploring iconic spots like Claude Chana Park.
Earn The Auburn California Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love a little competition? Join the Auburn California Scavenger Hunt where each player tackles interactive challenges at spots like The Auburn Joss House and Gietzen Fire Station. Solve riddles together to climb the leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights!
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Reviews for Auburn California Scavenger Hunt: History Detectives: Cracking the Case of Auburn's Past
Letting Let's Roam guide us through Little Gold Rush made our trip special. Each challenge led us from Gold Bug Stamp Mill to Jean Baptiste Charbonneau, making every step an adventure.
Carina Brooks
Discovering hidden gems around The Heart of Auburn through riddles at places like Gietzen Fire Station was awesome. This is one of the best things to do for visitors downtown.
Derek Holland
Loved this walking tour around city center Auburn. The hunt took us to cool points of interest like Chinese Houses and Auburn Joss House. A top thing to do outdoors here.
Simone Tran
Took my partner on a Downtown adventure with the scavenger hunt and it was a blast. Solving clues at Bernhard Museum and seeing murals was such a great date idea in Old Town.
Gavin Bishop
The Auburn Scavenger Hunt was the perfect family outing in Gold Country. Exploring spots like Claude Chana Park and the Placer Courthouse made learning history fun.
Leah Reynolds
Loved trying Let's Roam with friends and uncovering hidden gems like The Auburn Joss House The adventure missions made Old Town feel brand new
Celia Rowe
If you are searching for things to do in Auburn, this walking tour with Let's Roam checks every box The points of interest like Jean Baptiste Charbonneau were fantastic
Lila Jeffers
Exploring the heart of Goldville on this Downtown Scavenger Hunt was incredible We loved discovering Chinese Houses and murals around Gietzen Fire Station
Harvey Tanner
Scavenger Hunt in the Gold Country was a perfect date idea Walking together through Downtown solving riddles near Bernhard Museum made it so memorable for us
Derek Bellamy
The Auburn Scavenger Hunt in Old Town was the best outdoor activity for our family We explored Claude Chana Park and even snapped photos by the Gold Bug Stamp Mill
Marina Clayton
This was a perfect way to see historic Downtown Auburn as a tourist. From Jean Baptiste Charbonneau to the Joss House, every stop taught me something new about the city.
Dane Whitaker
If you want cool things to do around town, this historic Auburn scavenger hunt is it. Unlocking riddles at the Placer County Courthouse felt like discovering hidden gems.
Ada Powers
Loved getting outdoors in Gold Rush City for this adventure. Stopping at landmarks like Gietzen Fire Station made this walking tour of Downtown truly special.
Reese McKinney
My partner and I tried the Downtown scavenger hunt for date night in Gold Country. Walking past the Chinese Houses and solving missions together made our evening memorable.
Tyler Foster
Exploring Old Town on the Auburn Scavenger Hunt was a blast with my family. The clues led us to spots like Claude Chana Park and Bernhard Museum. Perfect for all ages.
Mallory Greene
Visiting from out of town, I found this hunt to be one of the best things to do around River City Base Camp. Loved solving puzzles using Let's Roam while exploring hidden gems downtown.
Greta Langley
The scavenger hunt through Gold Country Center gave us a real taste of Auburn history. We discovered cool plaques at Placer County Courthouse and quirky murals by Chinese Houses.
Dominic Sheffield
This outdoor adventure in Downtown Auburn was awesome. Navigating between the Auburn Joss House and Gietzen Fire Station kept us moving and spotting local art along our walking tour.
Elena Perry
Exploring the heart of Sactown East with my partner made for an unforgettable date. The riddles at Jean Baptiste Charbonneau and Bernhard Museum had us laughing all day.
Warren Briggs
I took my family on the Auburn Scavenger Hunt in Old Town and it was such a fun thing to do. My kids loved finding clues near Claude Chana Park and the Gold Bug Mill.
Mallory Hagen
What an entertaining way to see California's Gold Country! This scavenger hunt showed us hidden spots like Gietzen Fire Station. Highly recommend!
Olivia Carter
Perfect family outing in Old Town Auburn. We loved solving puzzles while visiting places like Bernhard Museum and the quirky Joss House!
Ethan Hayes
A fantastic walking tour around Auburn's lively Downtown! The Gold Bug Stamp Mill was a highlight on this exciting scavenger adventure.
Sophia Reed
The scavenger hunt in Auburn was an epic date idea. We laughed our way through challenges and even discovered gems like the Chinese Houses!
Liam Turner
Exploring Auburn's Downtown through this scavenger hunt was delightful! From the Placer Courthouse to Claude Chana Park, every clue was a fun adventure.
Emma Bennett
Visiting the Fire Station and Auburn Joss House during the hunt was thrilling! A great outdoor activity for tourists wanting to see more of Auburn.
Noah Davis
The scavenger hunt was such a fun thing to do in charming Auburn. Discovering spots like Placer County Courthouse was fascinating!
Ava Smith
This walking tour around Downtown Auburn is a perfect date idea! We loved solving riddles while exploring Claude Chana Park and Chinese Houses.
Ethan Johnson
Our family had an amazing adventure in Downtown Auburn. Visiting places like the Bernhard Museum made our day fun and educational.
Olivia Martinez
Exploring Auburn's Downtown was a blast! The scavenger hunt led us to hidden gems like Jean Baptiste Charbonneau and Gold Bug Stamp Mill.
Liam Thompson
As tourists, we loved wandering through Old Town solving clues with ScavengerHunt.com app. Each stop revealed cool history of places like Jean Baptiste Charbonneau.
Mason Garcia
Great outdoor activity in Auburn's Downtown. We enjoyed missions at Placer County Courthouse and Gietzen Fire Station. A must-do treasure hunt!
Chloe Davis
Exploring Downtown Auburn was an adventure! We discovered hidden gems like Chinese Houses while unraveling puzzles on this amazing walking tour.
Ethan Williams
Perfect date idea exploring Auburn's Joss House and Bernhard Museum. The challenges were engaging, making our time in Downtown truly memorable.
Sophia Brown
Had a blast with the Auburn Scavenger Hunt in Downtown. Solving riddles at Gold Bug Stamp Mill and Claude Chana Park made it super fun for the whole family.
Liam Johnson
AuburnScavenger Hunt is a fun thing to do for tourists. Jean Baptiste Charbonneau statue amazed us, and solving puzzles was engaging all around town.
Olivia Brown
I had a blast touring Downtown Auburn. From the Chinese Houses to the Joss House, every corner had stories to tell and unique architecture.
Michael Garcia
The Auburn Hunt was an awesome outdoor activity. We enjoyed exploring Claude Chana Park and discovering local gems on our walking tour.
Sophia Martin
What a fun date idea Auburn had for us! Solving riddles near the Placer County Courthouse was exciting. Loved our time in this quaint city center.
James Anderson
Exploring Auburn's historic spots like the Bernhard Museum and Gold Bug Stamp Mill was thrilling. A perfect family adventure in the heart of Old Town.
Emily Thompson
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