Aurora Scavenger Hunt
Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt adventure through Aurora's City of Lights! Explore Downtown Aurora, solve riddles, and conquer challenges at iconic spots like the Paramount Theatre and Stolp Island. This interactive walking tour guarantees fun, flexibility, and friendly competition for everyone.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Aurora. This top rated Aurora Illinois Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.12 miles and has 9 stops.
Activity Info: Aurora Scavenger Hunt
Aurora, known as the City of Lights, is a vibrant hub in the Fox River Valley. It's historic Stolp Island and bustling downtown offer a perfect backdrop for exploration. On this hunt, you will discover landmarks like the German-American Bank Building and SciTech Hands-On Museum while completing missions. Whether you are a local or visitor, this adventure showcases Aurora's unique charm, making it a must-do experience.
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt
Paramount Theatre
Uncover the Paramount Theatre's opulent past on your scavenger hunt. Engage with it's unique architecture through fun challenges—a cultural icon in Aurora waiting to be explored.
GAR Memorial Building
Explore the GAR Memorial Building, a Gothic Revival gem in Aurora. Uncover fun facts about it's role as a Civil War tribute and library. This landmark is perfect for photo challenges and riddles.
German-American Bank Building
Visit the German-American Bank Building, a Prairie-style marvel by Elmslie. Dive into Aurora's financial history with engaging trivia and photo challenges at this architectural delight.
Joseph and Samuel McCarty
Celebrate the McCarty brothers' legacy at their historic plaque. Discover teamwork tales and local trivia as you explore Aurora’s roots—each step here feels like living history on your scavenger hunt.
The City of Lights
Illuminate your scavenger hunt at The City of Lights plaque. Solve riddles where Aurora first shone bright with street lights, transforming commerce and safety—a must-see on your walking tour.
Old Second National Bank
Marvel at Old Second National Bank's Prairie style by Elmslie. Capture it's terra cotta details and uncover murals depicting early Aurora—a treasure trove for photo missions and historical insights.
Former U.S. Post Office
Step into history at the Former U.S. Post Office in downtown Aurora. It's classic architecture offers clues for puzzles while unveiling hidden gems—ideal for an engaging scavenger hunt experience.
ISAAC²
Witness ISAAC²'s mesmerizing dance of science and art on your hunt. This interactive fountain adds excitement to challenges with it's gravity-defying obelisks—a splash of wonder in downtown Aurora.
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall
Visit Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall, steeped in Civil War history. It's Gothic Revival style inspires riddles—a must-see landmark that enriches any scavenger hunt journey through Aurora.
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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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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 Aurora Illinois Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and dive into the Aurora Illinois Scavenger Hunt! Use our app to solve riddles and complete photo challenges across downtown. Earn points as you explore hidden gems like RiverEdge Park. Compete with others on our leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights! It is intuitive and mobile-friendly—perfect for discovering Aurora's secrets.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: 23 E Downer Pl, Aurora, IL 60505, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.12 Mi (1.81 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Earn The Aurora Illinois Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love some friendly rivalry? In the Aurora Illinois Scavenger Hunt, engage in photo challenges at spots like Phillips Park Zoo Spot or trivia at Old Second National Bank. Work together to solve puzzles and climb to the top of our leaderboard—earn ultimate bragging rights while exploring the city center!
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Reviews for Aurora Illinois Scavenger Hunt: Aurora Scavenger Hunt
Discovering Aurora’s treasures with friends was incredible. Highlights included the Former US Post Office and Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall!
Amelia Brown
The Aurora scavenger hunt was a blast exploring hidden gems! Walking through historic sites like Joseph and Samuel McCarty statues was an outdoor treat.
Henry Johnson
A fantastic family adventure around downtown Aurora! The kids loved the challenges, especially at places like Old Second National Bank and GAR Memorial Building.
Charlotte Smith
Had an amazing date with the Aurora Scavenger Hunt. Solving puzzles in The City of Lights and seeing landmarks like ISAAC² made it truly memorable.
Oliver Davis
Exploring Aurora's downtown on the scavenger hunt was such a fun day out! Loved discovering spots like the Paramount Theatre and the German-American Bank Building.
Eleanor Miller
Aurora Scavenger Hunt showed us the best of Downtown. The journey from German-American Bank to Old Second National was full of surprises and history.
Dakota Reed
Exploring Aurora's hidden gems was thrilling. Solving puzzles around Joseph and Samuel McCarty statues made it unforgettable for our family adventure.
Casey Lee
What an exciting walking tour through Downtown! We explored iconic places like ISAAC² and GAR Memorial Building. A perfect date idea in the City of Lights.
Riley Johnson
The scavenger hunt in Aurora was a great thing to do. We loved discovering landmarks like the Paramount Theatre while solving fun challenges downtown.
Jordan Baker
I had a blast exploring Aurora Scavenger Hunt! The mix of riddles and clues at spots like the Former Post Office made Downtown truly come alive.
Avery Smith
Visiting Aurora? This scavenger hunt is a must-do! We learned local history and found points of interest around town with ease and excitement.
Sophia Greenwood
Loved discovering Joseph and Samuel McCarty sites in Downtown. This scavenger hunt offered an engaging tour of Aurora's unique history.
Lucas Parker
Great way to explore Downtown! Walking tour took us to hidden gems like the Paramount Theatre, making it a fantastic outdoor activity.
Olivia Henderson
Perfect date idea exploring Downtown Aurora, we solved clues at the German-American Bank Building and had fun challenges around historic spots.
Jake Richards
This Aurora scavenger hunt was a blast! Exploring the City of Lights and spots like the Grand Army Memorial made for an unforgettable family outing.
Emily Morris
We discovered so much about Downtown Aurora on this walking tour. Uncovering local history at Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall was truly engaging.
Ava Russell
Our date night was unforgettable thanks to the scavenger hunt in Downtown Aurora. We enjoyed exploring landmarks like ISAAC² and the Former U.S. Post Office.
Oliver Bennett
What a fun outdoor activity in Downtown Aurora. The scavenger hunt took us to amazing spots like Paramount Theatre and Joseph and Samuel McCarty's area.
Sophie Hayes
The Aurora Scavenger Hunt is a perfect family adventure. My kids loved discovering hidden gems around German-American Bank Building and GAR Memorial Hall.
Lucas Foster
Exploring Downtown with the Aurora Scavenger Hunt was an absolute blast. We loved solving puzzles at the City of Lights and seeing the Old Second National Bank.
Evelyn Mitchell
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