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Grinnell College Scavenger Hunt: The Great Grinnell Getaway

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Experience the Grinnell College Scavenger Hunt adventure in Iowa's Educational Hub! Explore iconic spots like Harris Center and Bucksbaum Center for the Arts. Solve riddles, complete missions, and take on campus-based interactive challenges as you explore the university on foot. The hunt is flexible, competitive, and perfect for sightseeing with a

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Grinnell. This top rated Grinnell College Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.41 miles and has 5 stops.

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Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 2.26 KM (1.41 Mi)
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Grinnell College Scavenger Hunt: The Great Grinnell Getaway
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Clock duration icon Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Map distance icon Distance 2.26 KM (1.41 Mi)
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Experience the Grinnell College Scavenger Hunt adventure in Iowa's Educational Hub! Explore iconic spots like Harris Center and Bucksbaum Center for the Arts. Solve riddles, complete missions, and take on campus-based interactive challenges as you explore the university on foot. The hunt is flexible, competitive, and perfect for sightseeing with a

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Grinnell. This top rated Grinnell College Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.41 miles and has 5 stops.

Stops on this hunt

Harris Center

Uncover a Poweshiek County gem as you follow clues through Iowa's educational hub. This stop on the Grinnell College Scavenger Hunt blends campus spirit, local trivia, and teamwork for lots of fun photo challenges.

Bucksbaum Center for the Arts

Step into Grinnell College City history with this scavenger hunt stop. Enjoy clever missions, fun facts about student traditions, and scenic campus views—perfect for puzzle-solving and capturing memories with friends.

Burling Library

Explore an iconic landmark where teamwork shines. The Grinnell College Scavenger Hunt leads you to historic buildings and art installations—can you crack the clues inspired by Grinnell's mascot and school sayings?

Goodnow Hall

This location is a hidden gem in the heart of Grinnell College City. Test your knowledge with local trivia and missions while enjoying the architecture that makes this Prairie college town unique.

Bear Recreation and Athletic Center

Celebrate Grinnell's vibrant spirit at this scavenger hunt stop. Experience points of interest tied to school history, solve creative puzzles, and feel the energy of Iowa's educational hub as you explore on foot.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 1114 10th Ave, Grinnell, IA 50112

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.41 Mi (2.26 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


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  • Unlimited scavenger hunts, bar crawls, audio tours, and ghost tours with ANY theme.
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How the Grinnell College Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone—no guide required! Launch our app at Grinnell College City to start your scavenger hunt adventure. Solve trivia riddles, snap creative photos, and unlock hidden gems across campus landmarks. Earn points as you compete with friends or classmates on our leaderboard. It is simple: teamwork plus fun challenges equals an unforgettable walking tour!

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Earn The Grinnell College Scavenger Hunt High Score

Feel that Pioneer pride? On the Grinnell College Scavenger Hunt leaderboard, each teammate gets interactive photo missions at places like Goodnow Hall or trivia challenges at Bucksbaum Center for the Arts. Work together to solve clues around campus—and see if your squad can claim top bragging rights among fellow Pioneers!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2453
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2350
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2100

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Reviews for Grinnell College Scavenger Hunt: The Great Grinnell Getaway

5 star reviews

This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!

Carol Hild

5 star reviews

Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!

Aaron Doman

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Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party

Pam Fox

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Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city

Scot Branham

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Super fun! Great team building for a great company function

Maggie Silliman

5 star reviews

Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.

Terri Hensen

5 star reviews

So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.

Tania Paddock

5 star reviews

It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.

Joanne Clements

5 star reviews

Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.

Megan Prenc

5 star reviews

Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!

Mike Vigil

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Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.

Stephanie Yencer

5 star reviews

Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.

Ben Rathbone

5 star reviews

Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!

Sabrina Foster

5 star reviews

Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!

Laura Taylor

5 star reviews

SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!

Monica Thomas

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That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!

Howard Usher

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Awesome game -it rocked!!

James Macie

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