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Benton Scavenger Hunt: Benton‘s Downtown Dazzling Dash

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Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt adventure through Historic Downtown Benton! Solve riddles, complete missions, and tackle fun challenges as you explore Central Arkansas Charm. This self-guided walking tour is perfect for teamwork and sightseeing in the city's heartland. Uncover hidden gems and iconic landmarks at your own pace.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Benton. This top rated Benton Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.97 miles and has 9 stops.

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Activity Info: Benton‘s Downtown Dazzling Dash

Benton, nestled in the Arkansas Heartland, offers a charming blend of history and recreation. Discover the Gann Museum Treasures and Riverside Recreation Hub as you embark on your adventure. Perfect for locals and visitors alike, this hunt reveals Benton's hidden gems while providing a fun-filled day of exploration and competition.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

The Gann Building

Discover the Gann Building, a Benton gem where bauxite rock glows. This quirky landmark is perfect for photo challenges and local trivia. Locals say bauxite dust brings luck on your scavenger hunt.

Old Southwest Trail

Step onto the Old Southwest Trail, where pioneers once trekked into Diamond Lakes Country. Each step echoes history and Benton pride. Locals whisper that wagon ruts still peek through after heavy rain.

The Benton Courier

The Benton Courier's brickwork stands strong in the city center. A favorite stop for scavenger hunts, it is where locals gather to share stories. Did you know it once printed Benton's first phonebook?

Operation Iraqi Freedom / Operation Enduring Freedom Memorial

Pause at this memorial in the Family Fun Capital for a reflective moment. Locals often leave flags for Benton’s bravest here. Capture your photo challenge and continue with fresh perspective.

1988: Saline River Bridge

Explore this bridge's concrete curves—a testament to Benton's growth since 1988. Locals say it's echo underfoot is louder after rain! A must-see for architecture fans and outdoor adventurers.

Quapaws, Choctaws, and Chickasaws Passed Here

Near this marker, feel echoes of tribal footsteps on the Southwest Trail. It's a hotspot for finding arrowheads after storms—keep your eyes peeled during your Benton walking tour.

Bart Ownens & Randy Mooney Memorial Park

Relax by this park's water feature or find the Trail of Tears marker hidden among greenery. This spot invites teamwork and laughter—ideal for your next scavenger hunt challenge.

Charles Bullet Dean Hyten House

Outside Hyten House whispers creativity—a Central Arkansas Gem with rich art history stories told by it's brickwork. Can you find the blue tile near the porch? A legend among sharp-eyed explorers!

Dr. T.E. Buffington House

Admire Buffington House's fancy roofline—a local favorite in Benton's downtown legacy. Locals say his ghost flickers porch lights—snap a photo to see if you catch a glow!

How the Benton Scavenger Hunt works

With just your phone, dive into the Benton Scavenger Hunt! Use our app to solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and explore the city center. Earn points while competing on a city-wide leaderboard. Discover Benton's hidden gems in a mobile-first experience that is intuitive, fun, and full of surprises.

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Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for Benton‘s Downtown Dazzling Dash

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 222 S Market St, Benton, AR 72015, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 0.97 Mi (1.56 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Benton‘s Downtown Dazzling Dash

The Benton Scavenger Hunt is ideal for any group outing! Whether celebrating a birthday or bachelorette party or enjoying a weekend adventure with friends, it is customizable for unique challenges tailored to your team. Enjoy team bonding in Central Arkansas with flexible pacing and memorable moments.

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Engage with your team by going spot to spot on an epic team building scavenger hunt!

Earn The Benton Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love some friendly competition? On the Benton Scavenger Hunt, each player will tackle interactive challenges at spots like The Gann Building or Old Southwest Trail. Solve riddles, answer trivia questions, and complete photo tasks to climb Benton's leaderboard—earn ultimate bragging rights with every point!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2470
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2367
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2117

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Reviews for Benton Scavenger Hunt: Benton‘s Downtown Dazzling Dash

5 star reviews

The Benton Scavenger Hunt was an awesome thing to do outdoors! We discovered spots like the Saline River Bridge while enjoying teamwork and fun challenges.

Olivia Martinez

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This Downtown adventure was fantastic for tourists like us. We enjoyed learning about local history at places like Charles Bullet Dean Hyten's place.

Noah Johnson

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A great way to see Benton! We loved the walking tour aspect of the Scavenger Hunt, especially when we reached Dr. Buffington's House. Highly recommend it.

Sophia Brown

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Loved our date night on the Scavenger Hunt! Strolling through Downtown, solving puzzles, and visiting landmarks like the Hyten House made it memorable.

Jake Thompson

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Exploring Benton through the Scavenger Hunt was a blast! The clues led us to the Gann Building and other hidden gems. A perfect family outing in town.

Emma Williams

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The scavenger hunt in our town was unforgettable. Each clue led us to new points of interest, revealing local art and historic architecture. Wonderful experience!

Ella Smith

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What a fantastic walking tour of Benton's heart! We visited iconic spots like the Benton Courier and soaked up fascinating stories along the way.

Daniel Nguyen

5 star reviews

Our family loved discovering Benton's hidden gems! The kids enjoyed the challenges at Bart Owens Park while learning about local history.

Chloe Martinez

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A romantic and fun date idea in Benton. We laughed and learned as we explored landmarks like the Saline River Bridge. Highly recommend for couples!

Brian Lee

5 star reviews

Exploring downtown Benton with the scavenger hunt was a blast! From the Gann Building to historic memorials, it was an engaging two-mile adventure.

Alice Thompson

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As a tourist, the scavenger hunt was a fantastic way to explore Benton's points of interest The Operation Iraqi Freedom Memorial was a highlight

Mason Davis

5 star reviews

The Benton scavenger adventure was a great outdoor activity Loved visiting spots like Dr TE Buffington House while learning about Benton's history

Olivia Brown

5 star reviews

Perfect date idea in Benton We solved puzzles at places like the Old Southwest Trail and had an amazing time exploring downtown together

Ethan Williams

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My family loved the Benton Scavenger Hunt We discovered hidden gems like Bart Owens Park and learned about local history on our fun walking tour

Ava Johnson

5 star reviews

Exploring downtown Benton on the scavenger hunt was thrilling Fun riddles and local history at sites like The Gann Building made it memorable

Liam Smith

5 star reviews

This was a great family activity in Little Benton. Our kids enjoyed the challenges at Quapaw and Choctaw spots, making it educational yet exciting.

Ava Davis

5 star reviews

Exploring Benton's city center through this scavenger hunt was amazing. We loved visiting places like The Benton Courier and learning their stories.

Noah Johnson

5 star reviews

Such a fun way to see downtown Benton With stops like Saline River Bridge and Bart Owens Park, every clue revealed something new about our town.

Ella Martinez

5 star reviews

The Benton Scavenger Hunt was an awesome date idea. We loved the Old Southwest Trail and learned so much about local history. Highly recommended.

Liam Anderson

5 star reviews

I had a blast exploring Benton's downtown on the scavenger hunt. The Buffington House and Gann Building were fascinating, and solving clues was so fun.

Sophia Reynolds

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