Houghton scavenger hunt
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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 Michigan Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 2.05 miles and has 6 stops.
About this hunt
Local Favorite
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 3.30 KM (2.05 Mi)
Go anytime
Local Favorite
Over 1000 people completed this hunt
About this hunt
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 3.30 KM (2.05 Mi)
Go anytime
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 Michigan Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 2.05 miles and has 6 stops.
Stops on this 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.
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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
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- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
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- Valid for one scavenger hunt in any of our 3,000+ locations.
- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
- Includes printable gift card options.
Promo Applied
- Valid for one year for up to 2 players in each activity. Year starts after the first redemption. Primary ticketholder must always be present (but can bring different people); this ticket cannot be split.
- Unlimited scavenger hunts, bar crawls, audio tours, and ghost tours with ANY theme.
- Use in any of our 3,000+ cities, including options in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. Many cities have multiple activities.
- Includes printable gift card options.
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How the Houghton Michigan 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!
Earn The Houghton Michigan 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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Reviews for Houghton Michigan Scavenger Hunt: Houghton scavenger hunt
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
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
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
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
Exploring Houghton through the ScavengerHunt.com app was fantastic. We loved uncovering local history at Dee Stadium and Michigan Tech.
Ethan McAllister
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
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
The Houghton Scavenger Hunt is a fantastic outdoor activity. Walking around the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum was both educational and exciting.
Sophie Richards
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Houghton Scavenger Hunt was an amazing way to explore Downtown. Loved learning quirky history bits, especially about The Amphidrome. Highly recommend!
Danielle Smith
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
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
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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