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Glen Carbon Scavenger Hunt: Glen Carbon‘s Coal-tastic Quest

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Embark on the Glen Carbon Scavenger Hunt adventure, a thrilling walking tour through Illinois Coal Country. Uncover Metro East Charm as you tackle riddles and missions. Explore Downtown's hidden gems like the Railroad Control Tower and Yanda Log Cabin. Join the hunt for an interactive, flexible sightseeing experience that promises fun and teamwork!

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Glen Carbon. This top rated Glen Carbon Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.58 miles and has 9 stops.

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Glen Carbon‘s Coal-tastic Quest
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Activity Info: Glen Carbon‘s Coal-tastic Quest

Glen Carbon, Gateway to the Midwest, offers a rich blend of history and charm. Discover it's role as a Historic Route 66 Stop and explore it's coal mining heritage. On this scavenger hunt, visit landmarks like Village Hall & Firehouse and Imaginary Theatre in Henrys Park while solving engaging challenges. Perfect for locals seeking new adventures or visitors exploring Southern Illinois Gem, this hunt is a unique way to connect with Glen Carbon's vibrant past.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Railroad Control Tower

At the Railroad Control Tower, teamwork was key in directing trains. This historic site is a fun stop on your Glen Carbon scavenger hunt, where you can solve riddles and explore local trivia.

Trailhead

Start your scavenger hunt adventure at the Trailhead, where history meets fresh air. Discover fun facts about Glen Carbon’s rail-to-trail transformation while enjoying this scenic outdoor activity.

Illinois Central Depot & Daenzer House

The Illinois Central Depot & Daenzer House is a must-see on your hunt. This historic landmark offers insight into Madison County's past and is perfect for exploring local trivia and architecture.

Village Winter Scene

The Village Winter Scene offers Midwest charm with hidden gems in it's painting. Engage in puzzle-solving with your team as you uncover this cheerful challenge during your Glen Carbon adventure.

Coal Washer

Experience the Coal Washer, a Route 66 Adventure Stop where history meets scavenger hunt excitement. Explore this landmark's rugged architecture and learn about it's significance in local industry.

Village Hall & Firehouse

Admire the restored Village Hall & Firehouse on your walking tour. Snap a photo with it's iconic bell tower—a local favorite that signals lunchtime for nearby hikers during your scavenger hunt.

Yanda Log Cabin

Visit Yanda Log Cabin, steeped in pioneer spirit and craftsmanship. Complete a photo challenge that brings this landmark's timeless story to life while learning fun facts about it's historical significance.

Imaginary Theatre in Henrys Park

Discover Imaginary Theatre in Henrys Park—a hidden gem filled with local trivia. Relive nostalgia as your team acts out scenes for dramatic missions on this unique scavenger hunt stop.

World War I Memorial

Reflect at the World War I Memorial during your guided tour of Glen Carbon. Honor community spirit by completing respectful challenges and learning stories of those who served from this historic site.

How the Glen Carbon Scavenger Hunt works

Starting your Glen Carbon Scavenger Hunt is simple: just grab your phone and free time! Use our app to solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and explore city center spots like Trailhead or Daenzer House. Have fun earning points, competing on leaderboards, and discovering hidden gems around every corner.

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Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for Glen Carbon‘s Coal-tastic Quest

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 78 W Main St, Glen Carbon, IL 62034, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.58 Mi (2.54 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Glen Carbon‘s Coal-tastic Quest

The Glen Carbon Scavenger Hunt is ideal for birthdays, bachelorette parties, weekend getaways, or date nights! Customize your adventure with unique challenges tailored to your group's pace. Team bonding has never been more fun or memorable in this St. Louis Suburban Oasis.

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Earn The Glen Carbon Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love some friendly competition? In the Glen Carbon Scavenger Hunt, each team member will tackle interactive challenges at spots like the World War I Memorial. Solve riddles, answer trivia questions, and complete photo missions to climb the leaderboard—earn ultimate bragging rights as you explore this Southern Illinois Gem!

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Team: Max Power

Score: 2473
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2370
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2120

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Reviews for Glen Carbon Scavenger Hunt: Glen Carbon‘s Coal-tastic Quest

5 star reviews

What a perfect way to see Glen Carbon! From the Coal Washer to Henrys Park, every stop had something interesting. A must for tourists!

Jessica Brown

5 star reviews

Discovering Downtown through this scavenger hunt was thrilling. Each clue led us to cool spots like the Illinois Central Depot & Daenzer House.

David Smith

5 star reviews

The Glen Carbon Scavenger Hunt was a fantastic outdoor activity. We loved solving riddles and exploring hidden gems like the World War I Memorial.

Sarah Williams

5 star reviews

Exploring Downtown Glen Carbon with the ScavengerHunt.com app was an amazing date idea. The Village Winter Scene was especially magical.

Mike Thompson

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I had a blast on the scavenger hunt in Glen Carbon! The Yanda Log Cabin and Railroad Control Tower were highlights. A fun family adventure for sure.

Emily Johnson

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What an outdoor adventure! Discovering places like the Railroad Control Tower made me appreciate our Stroller City even more.

Sophia Wright

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The Glen Carbon Scavenger Hunt is a must for families. My kids loved visiting Village Hall & Firehouse and learning about it's history.

Ethan Bell

5 star reviews

Taking part in this walking tour around Downtown was such a treat. The Coal Washer and Yanda Log Cabin were real hidden gems to discover.

Ava Bennett

5 star reviews

Our date at the Glen Carbon Scavenger Hunt was awesome. We laughed so much at Imaginary Theatre in Henrys Park while completing missions together.

Tyler Parks

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I loved the Glen Carbon Scavenger Hunt. Exploring the Illinois Central Depot was fascinating and solving riddles with my team was a blast.

Megan Hunt

5 star reviews

Glen C is full of amazing things to do The scavenger hunt was an exciting journey through history with places like Illinois Central Depot.

Olivia Bennett

5 star reviews

Exploring the heart of Glen Carbon, I loved seeing hidden gems like Coal Washer and World War I Memorial. A great walking tour experience.

Lucas Thompson

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This outdoor activity in Downtown was so engaging We loved the challenges at spots like Village Hall and Imaginary Theatre in Henrys Park.

Sophia Williams

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What a fantastic date idea The Glen adventure took us through historic sites like Daenzer House. A perfect way to bond with your partner.

Jake Martin

5 star reviews

I had a blast on the Glen Carbon Scavenger Hunt. Exploring spots like Yanda Log Cabin and the Railroad Control Tower was a fun family activity.

Emily Harrison

5 star reviews

Glen Carbon is full of surprises. The Imaginary Theatre in Henrys Park was my favorite part of the adventure. It’s perfect for tourists seeing the sights!

Sophia Taylor

5 star reviews

The Downtown walking tour was fantastic. Each spot, from Village Hall to Coal Washer, offered a new puzzle and a peek into our history.

Olivia Jones

5 star reviews

Exploring Downtown Glen was refreshing! From the Trailhead to Daenzer House, it was an engaging outdoor activity that showcased local treasures.

Liam Brown

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What a unique date idea! My partner and I loved exploring Downtown, especially the Railroad Control Tower. We felt like kids again solving riddles.

Noah Johnson

5 star reviews

I had a blast on the Glen Carbon Scavenger Hunt! The Yanda Log Cabin and World War I Memorial were fascinating. A must-do for family fun in town.

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