Kick off a campus-based interactive game at Rice University in Space City! This self-guided scavenger hunt adventure blends clever riddles, quirky missions, and creative challenges. Explore the university on foot with friends—teamwork, competition, and sightseeing make every campus tour unforgettable!
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Houston. This top rated Rice University Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.86 miles and has 6 stops.
4.4 (19 reviews)
Houston is H-Town, NASA's Home Base, and the Energy Capital of the World—a vibrant city where innovation meets tradition. The Rice University campus sits at the heart of this excitement near Houston Museum District and Buffalo Bayou Park. On your walking tour, solve brainy clues at The Bluebirds Sculpture, snap photos by Lovett Hall arches, and discover fun facts in Fondren Library. Expect mascot moments, student traditions, and hidden gems at every turn. Whether you are a local or visiting for the first time, this university tour let's you explore campus landmarks with fresh eyes. It is perfect for orientation or a weekend city center adventure—no schedule needed!
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.
This stop on the Rice University scavenger hunt adventure brings you face-to-face with campus history and quirky trivia. Expect clever riddles, mascot nods, and teamwork as you uncover hidden gems in H-Town's academic heart.
Unravel fun facts and university traditions with each step of the scavenger hunt at Rice University. Snap photos, solve puzzles, and enjoy a guided tour of Houston's Energy Capital of the World campus.
Join the hunt at Rice University for lots of fun—discover Buffalo Bayou Park views, mascot lore, and unique points of interest. Each challenge offers a fresh look at this NASA's Home Base institution.
Solve brainy clues about Rice University's famous sayings and traditions during your scavenger hunt adventure. The hunt weaves in art, architecture, and campus spirit for an unforgettable walking tour.
Your scavenger hunt at Rice University is filled with riddles about historic buildings, mascot tales, and local trivia. Find out which spot inspired the owl mascot—only true Owls know this bit of history!
Embark on a campus exploration game at Rice University—discover hidden corners, solve creative missions, and collect fun facts tied to Houston Livestock Show roots and school spirit along the way.
Just grab your phone and gather your crew—the Let's Roam app turns any free afternoon into a memorable mission! Solve riddles, tackle photo challenges, earn points as you explore Rice University's iconic spots. Compete against other teams on our leaderboard as you discover hidden gems around Space City's most storied campus. Fun is just a tap away!
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Rice University, Houston, Texas
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.86 Mi (2.99 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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Do you love friendly competition? On the Rice University Scavenger Hunt adventure, each teammate gets interactive missions—from snapping photos by The Bluebirds Sculpture to cracking trivia about Lovett Hall. Work together to solve riddles and complete challenges for bragging rights atop the Rice leaderboard—hoot like an Owl when you win!
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As a visitor, this scavenger hunt helped me see so many campus highlights in Owl City. I enjoyed solving riddles at Fondren Library and seeing student traditions up close.
Jalen Frost
Had a blast discovering cool things to do in Space City. The walking tour took us from Rice Campus Bookstore to hidden gems like Lovett Hall and unique art installations along the way.
Brian Cullum
If you need an outdoor activity around Rice University, this hunt is it. Shepherd School of Music was my favorite stop, and we loved all the historic points of interest nearby.
Leah Dunbar
Exploring Little Houston on a date was perfect thanks to the ScavengerHunt.com app. Fondren Library and Sam Houston Horse Statue Arch made it memorable and fun together.
Adrian Kimble
My family had such a good time with the Scavenger Hunt at Rice University. The Bluebirds Sculpture and Lovett Hall were real highlights for us in the Owl City area.
Miriam Barker
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
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
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
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
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
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
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
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman
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