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Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt adventure in Houghton's vibrant downtown. Solve riddles, complete fun challenges, and explore iconic landmarks like The Amphidrome and Michigan Tech. This interactive walking tour is perfect for teams seeking flexibility, competition, and sightseeing in the heart of Copper Country.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Houghton. This top rated Houghton Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 2.05 miles and has 6 stops.

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Activity Info: Houghton scavenger hunt

Houghton, known as the Snowfall Capital and Keweenaw Gateway, offers a unique blend of history and natural beauty. On this adventure, discover Historic Houghton, Dee Stadium, and The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum while solving missions and photo challenges. Perfect for locals wanting to rediscover their city or visitors eager to explore Yooper Peninsula's hidden gems.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum

The Seaman Mineral Museum dazzles without needing to go inside! Let it's architecture sparkle in your team photo during your scavenger hunt adventure. Fun fact: wildflowers bloom in mineral-inspired colors along the path every June.

Historic Houghton

Explore the Shelden-Dee building, a cornerstone of Houghton's downtown. It's stately cornices and historic facade make it a must-see on your scavenger hunt. Capture a photo challenge here and discover hidden gems.

The Amphidrome / The Birth of Professional Hockey

Visit the Amphidrome, where pro hockey history was made in Houghton. This site is perfect for a scavenger hunt adventure with lots of fun facts and local trivia. Imagine kids racing pucks along the old foundation.

Dee Stadium

Dee Stadium echoes with cheers from Portage Lake's past. It is an ideal spot for photo challenges on your scavenger hunt. Locals say the wind off the lake brings luck—how many banners can you spot fluttering for Tech Town's teams?

The Miner

Stand with 'The Miner,' a Keweenaw Peninsula Gem honoring Houghton's history. Riddle time: which local mine inspired his pose? Follow his footsteps on your walking tour to uncover hidden gems.

Michigan Tech

Outside Michigan Tech, you're at Yooper Gateway innovation's heart. Capture sleek labs and classic halls in your photos—the real challenge: spot the original mining pick etched in stone during your scavenger hunt.

How the Houghton Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and dive into Houghton's city center with our app! Solve riddles, snap photos at historic spots like Quincy Mine Tours, and earn points on the leaderboard. It is intuitive fun—explore at your own pace while discovering Portage Lake Hub's hidden treasures!

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More details

Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 522 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 2.05 Mi (3.3 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Houghton scavenger hunt

Houghton Scavenger Hunt is perfect for birthdays, bachelorette parties, or weekend dates! Customize your experience with unique challenges tailored to any group outing. Whether bonding with friends or family in Michigan Tech Town or exploring Superior Shoreline's charm—this hunt promises unforgettable memories!

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Earn The Houghton Scavenger Hunt High Score

Ready for some friendly competition? Join the Houghton Scavenger Hunt where each player tackles interactive photo challenges at spots like The Miner! Solve trivia and riddles together to climb the leaderboard—and earn ultimate bragging rights among fellow adventurers in Copper Country.

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Team: Max Power

Score: 2458
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2355
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2105

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Reviews for Houghton Scavenger Hunt: Houghton scavenger hunt

5 star reviews

We had a great time exploring Lake City's history on foot. The challenges at every point made it an engaging outdoor activity for all ages.

Oliver Kendall

5 star reviews

A wonderful walking tour of Downtown Houghton. From The Amphidrome to hidden gems, we discovered so much about our city in an exciting way.

Sophie Grayson

5 star reviews

This scavenger hunt was a blast for the family. My kids enjoyed solving puzzles at Historic Houghton and seeing the Birth of Professional Hockey.

Jack Robinson

5 star reviews

A great date idea in Houghton's Downtown. The Miner and A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum were highlights of this fun scavenger hunt adventure.

Lila Anderson

5 star reviews

Exploring Houghton through the ScavengerHunt.com app was fantastic. We loved uncovering local history at Dee Stadium and Michigan Tech.

Ethan McAllister

5 star reviews

As tourists in Yooperland, we found this hunt to be the perfect way to discover points of interest in Houghton! Loved every interactive clue.

Chloe Baker

5 star reviews

Downtown's hidden gems were revealed during our scavenger hunt adventure. From the Miner to historic sites, each stop made us appreciate this city more.

Liam Johnson

5 star reviews

The Houghton Scavenger Hunt is a fantastic outdoor activity. Walking around the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum was both educational and exciting.

Sophie Richards

5 star reviews

I took my date on this adventure in Downtown, and it was perfect. We had fun exploring Dee Stadium and the Amphidrome while tackling challenges together.

Jake Harrison

5 star reviews

Exploring Houghton through the scavenger hunt was a blast with my family. We loved solving riddles at places like Michigan Tech and Historic Houghton.

Emily Thompson

5 star reviews

This was an amazing outdoor activity around the heart of Houghton Solving puzzles at iconic spots like The Birth of Professional Hockey was thrilling

Jessica Lee

5 star reviews

As a tourist, I found this to be a fantastic way to see points of interest around Yooperland Loved learning about local history at places like Dee Stadium.

James Brown

5 star reviews

Our family loved this walking tour of Downtown Houghton It was engaging for all ages and we discovered hidden gems like Historic Houghton and The Amphidrome.

Sarah Williams

5 star reviews

A perfect date idea in Copper Country The hunt took us through historic spots like The Miner and Michigan Tech. We had so much fun together

Michael Smith

5 star reviews

Exploring Downtown Houghton with the scavenger hunt was a blast. From the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum to Dee Stadium, it was an unforgettable adventure.

Emily Johnson

5 star reviews

A fantastic way to see Copper Country's points of interest! From Historic Houghton to A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, every spot was a delight on this hunt.

Jake Anderson

5 star reviews

Houghton Scavenger Hunt was an amazing way to explore Downtown. Loved learning quirky history bits, especially about The Amphidrome. Highly recommend!

Danielle Smith

5 star reviews

The perfect outdoor activity in Downtown! We enjoyed the walking tour that led us through The Miner and other unique spots around Houghton.

Emily Williams

5 star reviews

Such a fun date idea in Copper Country. The challenges at Michigan Tech were engaging, and we had a great time uncovering Historic Houghton's secrets!

Mike Johnson

5 star reviews

Exploring the Houghton Scavenger Hunt was a blast for our family! We loved learning about Dee Stadium and discovering the hidden gems of Downtown.

Alice Thompson

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