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Madison Wisconsin Downtown Scavenger Hunt: Vilas Park Hunt

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Get ready for an epic scavenger hunt adventure in Madison Wisconsin Downtown! Explore iconic sites like Vilas Park Playground and Annie Stewart Fountain as your team solves riddles, completes missions, and tackles interactive challenges. This self-guided walking tour blends teamwork, sightseeing, and Madtown history for a flexible, unforgettable, 2

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Madison. This top rated Madison Wisconsin Downtown Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.96 miles and has 5 stops.

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Activity Info: Vilas Park Hunt

Known as the Isthmus City and Badger State Capital, Madison is famous for it's lively Capitol Square Tours, Lake Mendota Shoreline views, and State Street Shopping. It's vibrant downtown pulses with energy from the University of Wisconsin Hub. On this hunt, you will start near Philosopher’s Knoll and wind through hidden gems like the Discovery Center and Herpetarium. Solve puzzles at Arctic Passage or snap photos by Annie Stewart Fountain—every stop brings new surprises tied to Madison's unique past. Locals rediscover favorite spots while visitors experience Farmers Market Delights and Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture firsthand. The hunt offers fresh ways to connect with Madison's spirit.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Vilas Park Playground

Discover a hidden gem in the heart of the Badger State Capital. This stop on your Madison Wisconsin Downtown Scavenger Hunt offers quirky local trivia and fun riddles. Expect teamwork, laughter, and photo challenges.

Philosopher’s Knoll

This location brings you closer to the Lake Mendota Shoreline. Enjoy outdoor activity while learning about local art and architecture. Your scavenger hunt adventure here includes scenic clues and playful challenges.

Discovery Center and Herpetarium

Explore a landmark along Capitol Square Tours. Test your knowledge with local trivia and riddles as you admire Frank Lloyd Wright architecture. This scavenger hunt stop is full of fun facts and engaging missions.

Arctic Passage

Uncover Farmers Market Delights at this lively location. Enjoy lots of fun as you solve clues tied to local flavors and traditions—a true highlight for foodies during your Madison Wisconsin Downtown Scavenger Hunt.

Annie Stewart Fountain

Wander through Olbrich Botanical Gardens-inspired clues at this peaceful spot. Enjoy a guided tour feel as you solve riddles surrounded by greenery—an oasis within the bustling downtown scavenger hunt route.

How the Madison Wisconsin Downtown Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and rally your crew for a mobile-first scavenger hunt adventure through Madison Wisconsin Downtown! Open the Let's Roam app to solve riddles, complete photo missions, and explore local landmarks at your own pace. Compete on our leaderboard while discovering hidden gems—no reservations needed.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 3H6Q+84, Madison, WI

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 0.96 Mi (1.55 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Vilas Park Hunt

Madison Wisconsin Downtown scavaHunt is perfect for birthdays, bachelorette parties, date nights or spontaneous weekends in Madtown! Challenge friends to custom trivia or photo missions while exploring Lake Mendota Shoreline or Capitol Square. Team bonding comes alive with flexible pacing and unique challenges—choose roles, set your strategy, and make memories along State Street Shopping or Olbrich Botanical Gardens. Every group outing becomes an adventure worth bragging about!

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Earn The Madison Wisconsin Downtown Scavenger Hunt High Score

Ready for some friendly competition? On the Madison Wisconsin Downtown Scavenger Hunt leaderboard, every player gets interactive challenges—from snapping creative photos at Vilas Park Playground to answering trivia at Philosopher’s Knoll. Work together to top the leaderboard as you conquer missions throughout historic downtown—ultimate Madtown bragging rights await!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2463
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2360
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2110

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Reviews for Madison Wisconsin Downtown Scavenger Hunt: Vilas Park Hunt

5 star reviews

My family used the ScavengerHunt.com app through downtown Madison. We enjoyed puzzles, murals, and discovering hidden gems like Philosopher’s Knoll on our adventure around Madtown.

Darren Pruitt

5 star reviews

If you want things to do in the Heart of MadCity, this hunt is perfect for tourists. The clues brought us by so many points of interest including Annie Stewart Fountain and local art.

Aimee Bennett

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The Madison Scavenger Hunt was an awesome outdoor activity. We learned cool facts at Discovery Center and Herpetarium while enjoying a walking tour of the Square Mile.

Russell McKinney

5 star reviews

I tried the Downtown Scavenger Hunt as a date idea in MadTown and loved how we worked together solving missions near Vilas Park Playground and Arctic Passage. Super fun way to bond.

Justine Harlow

5 star reviews

Exploring the Capitol Citys downtown on this hunt was a blast. Solving clues led us to Annie Stewart Fountain and through Philosopher’s Knoll. Great for families seeking things to do.

Caleb Hartley

5 star reviews

If you are looking for things to do in The Heart, this walking tour is it. Seeing historic spots like Annie Stewart Fountain made it one of my favorite adventures downtown.

Harper Manning

5 star reviews

Loved using ScavengerHunt.com to explore The Square in Mad City. We learned quirky facts at every point of interest and had a blast doing challenges as a team.

Jenna Burke

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The Mad City hunt was an awesome outdoor activity. We walked around Philosopher’s Knoll and completed missions at hidden gems all over the district.

Elliot Shepherd

5 star reviews

Took my partner on a date through the MadTown hunt and loved exploring Arctic Passage and Annie Stewart Fountain together. Such a creative date idea downtown.

Kelsey Reed

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Had so much fun on the Madison Downtown Scavenger Hunt with my family. Vilas Park Playground and Discovery Center were highlights for our kids.

Brian Foster

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As a first time tourist in Mad City I found this scavenger hunt adventure was one of the top things to do especially seeing spots like Vilas Park Playground

Malcolm Elliott

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app to discover hidden gems like Annie Stewart Fountain The Downtown neighborhood has so much art history and cool things to do

Sasha Hughes

5 star reviews

Loved spending time outdoors exploring Philosopher’s Knoll and Arctic Passage This Downtown walking tour is perfect when you need things to do with friends or visitors

Isla Benson

5 star reviews

My partner and I tried this as a fun date idea in the Mad City downtown With so many challenges near Annie Stewart Fountain our teamwork made for an epic night out

Corbin Reynolds

5 star reviews

We had such a great time on the Madison Scavenger Hunt in Downtown Madtown The Discovery Center and Herpetarium and Vilas Park Playground were family favorites for sure

Arielle Weston

5 star reviews

If you need a thing to do in Mad Town try this scavenger hunt The app from ScavengerHuntcom made it easy to navigate points of interest like Annie Stewart Fountain

Brett Mercer

5 star reviews

I discovered so much about Madison’s Downtown I never noticed before thanks to this scavenger hunt From murals at the Discovery Center to plaques near Herpetarium everything felt new

Devon Harper

5 star reviews

What an awesome outdoor activity in Capitol City The walking tour through Annie Stewart Fountain and Philosopher’s Knoll let us see hidden gems while getting fresh air

Vanessa Clayton

5 star reviews

Took my partner on the Downtown scavenger hunt and it turned out to be such a great date We had fun figuring out riddles at Arctic Passage and laughing along State Street

Miles Dawson

5 star reviews

Exploring the heart of Mad Town with ScavengerHuntcom was a blast My family loved searching for clues at Vilas Park Playground and solving challenges together

Carmen Ellis

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