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Drake University Scavenger Hunt: Bulldog Dash

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Kick off your scavenger hunt adventure at Drake University, right in the Heart of Iowa! Explore iconic spots like Spike the Bulldog Statue and Cowles Library on a campus-based interactive game. Solve riddles, complete missions, and enjoy flexible challenges as you explore the university on foot with friends. Perfect for those seeking teamwork, city

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Des Moines. This top rated Drake University Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 6 stops.

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Activity Info: Bulldog Dash

Des Moines is known for it's vibrant Riverfront views, East Village Arts, and bustling city center—making it a hub of Hawkeye State energy. Drake University sits at it's core, buzzing with school spirit. Your campus tour begins at Spike the Bulldog Statue and takes you through fun missions at Wifvat Plaza Sundial, Old Main, Cowles Library, and more. Expect creative photo challenges and trivia about student traditions. Whether you are new to Des Moines or a lifelong local, this walking tour let's you discover hidden gems while bonding with friends. The hunt is an unforgettable campus exploration game full of surprises.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Spike the Bulldog Statue

Discover Bulldog pride on this Drake University Scavenger Hunt stop. Solve clues about campus art and history, snap photos of iconic spots, and enjoy a walking tour with local trivia and fun facts.

Bulldog Shop - University Bookstore

Uncover hidden gems during your Drake University Scavenger Hunt. Enjoy outdoor activity, riddles, and photo challenges while learning about campus traditions—plus, find out which landmark students call 'the secret garden.'

Cowles Library

Test your knowledge with clever clues at this Drake University Scavenger Hunt location. Experience the thrill of campus exploration games while uncovering art installations and historic buildings along the way.

Wifvat Plaza Sundial

Step into Bulldog territory with this scavenger hunt adventure at Drake University. Solve puzzles about student traditions, spot public art, and collect fun facts as you stroll through the university's iconic spots.

Harmon Fine Arts Center

Experience teamwork at it's best during your Drake University Scavenger Hunt stop. Complete creative missions, learn quirky campus history, and snap photos by landmarks known only to those in the know.

Old Main

This stop on your Drake University Scavenger Hunt is all about local trivia and nostalgia. Discover where students gather for annual events and unlock stories behind famous outdoor sculptures on campus.

How the Drake University Scavenger Hunt works

Download the Let's Roam app on your phone—no guide needed! Start your university tour from anywhere on campus whenever suits you best. Solve riddles, snap photos by Drake landmarks like Harmon Fine Arts Center, compete in real time for leaderboard glory, and uncover local history—all while having fun together.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

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Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 3 Mi (4.83 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Bulldog Dash

The Drake University Scavenger Hunt is perfect for birthdays, bachelorettes, weekend outings or dates around downtown Des Moines! Grab your crew for a campus exploration game packed with unique challenges. Customize missions to fit any group vibe—team roles keep everyone involved. Whether it is team bonding or friendly competition, expect laughter and Bulldog pride all day.

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Earn The Drake University Scavenger Hunt High Score

Ready to unleash your competitive side? On the Drake University Scavenger Hunt each teammate will tackle interactive photo and trivia challenges at places like Spike the Bulldog Statue or Old Main. Work together to solve clever riddles and climb up our leaderboard—earn ultimate bragging rights as top Bulldogs of the city center!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2480
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2377
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2127

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Reviews for Drake University Scavenger Hunt: Bulldog Dash

5 star reviews

If you are looking for things to do in the Big Tomato this walking tour let's you discover cool spots like Cowles Library through creative challenges and interesting trivia

Tessa Brighton

5 star reviews

I never realized how much there is to see in Dogpatch We found historic plaques at Old Main solved riddles by the sundial and enjoyed every moment of this campus treasure hunt

Callum Shelby

5 star reviews

Best outdoor activity near Drake U We explored Wifvat Plaza Sundial and learned fun facts about Harmon Fine Arts Center while using ScavengerHunt.coms app to guide us

Mira Benedict

5 star reviews

Had a fantastic date night exploring Bulldog Shop and Old Main The scavenger hunt adventure brought out our competitive side in this dogtown campus walking tour

Reed Blakewell

5 star reviews

Our family had a great time on the Des Moines Scavenger Hunt around Drake U Spotting Spike the Bulldog Statue and solving clues at Cowles Library was the highlight for us

Lana Hodges

5 star reviews

ScavengerHunt.com made it so easy to explore things to do in D Moiners. Loved learning at plaques, chasing challenges, and stopping by Bulldog Shop for souvenirs along our route.

Rowan Sanders

5 star reviews

Nothing beats discovering Drake U history with friends on a Scavenger Hunt adventure. Seeing iconic spots like Old Main on foot made me love the D Moiners area even more.

Corbin Bailey

5 star reviews

This is one of the best outdoor activities in Bulldog Country. The walking tour uncovered hidden gems like Wifvat Plaza Sundial and murals near Harmon Fine Arts Center.

Mara Hollingsworth

5 star reviews

My partner and I had a fantastic date navigating campus riddles at Drake U. From Old Main to the bookstore, every clue brought us closer together. Highly recommend.

Griffin Vance

5 star reviews

Exploring Bulldog Town with the Des Moines Scavenger Hunt was a blast for my family. The Cowles Library and Spike statue were definite highlights for all ages.

Ainsley Fisher

5 star reviews

Visiting from out of town I wanted unique points of interest in Des Mo. This Scavenger Hunt took me to campus icons like Bulldog Shop and had brainy riddles along every path.

Haley Rivers

5 star reviews

If you are looking for a great walking tour around Dogtown this is it. We found hidden gems from plaques at Old Main to murals near Cowles Library while doing fun challenges.

Marcus Briggs

5 star reviews

The ScavengerHunt.com app made our campus trek feel like an outdoor adventure. Seeing Wifvat Plaza Sundial up close was one of my favorite things to do in Bulldogland.

Elena Covington

5 star reviews

Such a fun date idea walking through the Drake District and solving clues at cool spots like Spike the Bulldog statue and the Harmon Arts Center. Highly recommend it.

Derek Sanders

5 star reviews

I loved exploring the Bulldog Block with my family on the Des Moines Scavenger Hunt adventure. Old Main and Cowles Library were definite highlights for us all.

Marissa Eldridge

5 star reviews

If you are looking for things to do in D Town, the Des Moines scavenger hunt is a must. It is an interactive way to explore hidden gems like Spike the Bulldog Statue.

Devin Kendall

5 star reviews

Going on this scavenger hunt around Drake University revealed so many historic points of interest like Bulldog Shop and plaques I missed living in College Corner.

Fiona Rivers

5 star reviews

Exploring Dogtown with friends on this outdoor ScavengerHunt.com adventure was such a blast. We found murals by Harmon Fine Arts Center that we never noticed before.

Callum Shepherd

5 star reviews

This scavenger hunt at Drake U made date night in Bulldog City so fun. Solving clues near Old Main and hanging out at Wifvat Plaza Sundial was awesome together.

Grayson Lowe

5 star reviews

Our family loved the Des Moines scavenger hunt on campus. From Spike the Bulldog to Cowles Library, it was a memorable walking tour and perfect for all ages.

Marlene Becker

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