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University of Wisconsin--Madison Scavenger Hunt: The Badger’s Secret Path

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Get ready for a campus exploration game like no other in Madtown! The University of Wisconsin--Madison Scavenger Hunt adventure leads you from Bascom Hill to Memorial Union Terrace. Solve riddles, snap photos, and take on challenges as you explore the university on foot—perfect for city center sightseeing, teamwork, and competition.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Madison. This top rated University of Wisconsin--Madison Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 6 stops.

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Activity Info: The Badger’s Secret Path

Madison is the Badger State Capital, known for it's Lake Mendota Shoreline views, Farmers Market Delights, and vibrant Capitol Square Tours. It is a place where historic tradition meets lively college energy. Start your walking tour at Bascom Hill and journey through iconic spots like North Hall and Camp Randall Memorial Arch. Complete missions, answer trivia about Bucky Badger, and discover surprising bits of university history with every clue. Locals relive school spirit while visitors experience a true campus-based interactive game. Whether it is your first visit or you are a lifelong Badger fan, this hunt makes every university tour memorable!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Bascom Hill

Uncover campus secrets on the University of Wisconsin--Madison Scavenger Hunt. Enjoy walking clues, fun facts about Madtown, and photo challenges near the Lake Mendota shoreline. Badger pride is everywhere you look!

Memorial Union Terrace

Join a University of Wisconsin--Madison Scavenger Hunt for teamwork and laughter. Stroll Capitol Square, discover hidden gems, and test your knowledge with missions inspired by school spirit and history.

Red Gym

This stop on the University of Wisconsin--Madison Scavenger Hunt highlights campus art and architecture. Solve puzzles outdoors, snap photos, and learn local trivia that even seasoned Badgers may not know.

North Hall

The University of Wisconsin--Madison Scavenger Hunt brings you to iconic spots where history meets student life. Find clues by historic buildings and enjoy a guided tour experience—no two visits are alike!

Camp Randall Memorial Arch

On this University of Wisconsin--Madison Scavenger Hunt stop, explore outdoor art installations and learn quirky traditions. Discover why locals love Farmers Market Delights during your walking adventure.

Allen Centennial Garden

Experience teamwork on the University of Wisconsin--Madison Scavenger Hunt as you solve riddles near the Lake Mendota shoreline. Each mission reveals new stories from Madtown's vibrant past—Badger cheers included!

How the University of Wisconsin--Madison Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and gather your crew—no guide needed! Use the Let's Roam app to follow clues around Madison's campus, complete photo challenges at each stop, and rack up points along the way. Compete with friends on our leaderboard as you explore hidden gems from Allen Centennial Garden to Red Gym. It is simple fun that turns downtown into your personal playground!

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Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for The Badger’s Secret Path

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

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Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 3 Mi (4.83 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For The Badger’s Secret Path

The University of Wisconsin--Madison Scavenger Hunt is perfect for any group outing in Madtown! Plan a birthday bash under the Camp Randall Arch or challenge friends during a weekend adventure through State Street Shopping. Customizable missions make every event unique—bachelorettes, dates, team bonding sessions or just hanging out. Set your pace, pick team roles, and enjoy unforgettable campus-based challenges together!

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Engage with your team by going spot to spot on an epic team building scavenger hunt!

Earn The University of Wisconsin--Madison Scavenger Hunt High Score

Ready to show off your Badger pride? During the University of Wisconsin--Madison Scavenger Hunt adventure, each teammate gets interactive missions—solve riddles at Bascom Hill or snap creative photos at Memorial Union Terrace. Compete against other teams to see who tops our leaderboard in this ultimate campus tour showdown! Bragging rights await those who conquer city center trivia challenges.

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2458
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2355
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2105

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Reviews for University of Wisconsin--Madison Scavenger Hunt: The Badger’s Secret Path

5 star reviews

ScavengerHunt.com made seeing points of interest in Cheese City fun The missions at Memorial Union Terrace and Allen Centennial Garden were real highlights

Eloise Fitzgerald

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I have done walking tours before but none showed the University of Wisconsin spotlights like this scavenger hunt Loved finding plaques near the Red Gym and discovering hidden gems

Miles Caldwell

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This is such an awesome outdoor activity in Badgerland We strolled past Camp Randall Arch and North Hall while solving brainy puzzles on this adventure

Clara Morrison

5 star reviews

Exploring Sconnie through the scavenger hunt was a blast The Memorial Union Terrace made a perfect date stop with fun challenges along the way and cool campus views

Darren Brighton

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Took my family to the Madison uniHunt Hunt and we loved every minute from Bascom Hill to Allen Centennial Garden A top thing to do in Madtown for all ages

Lena Wheeler

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ScavengerHunt.com gave me one of the best things to do around University Ridge The app made exploring campus highlights like Bascom Hill super engaging

Elena Griffin

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What an awesome activity for tourists The scavenger hunt took me all over University of Wisconsin--Madison from historic Camp Randall to cool murals at Memorial Union Terrace

Grant Whittaker

5 star reviews

Mad Towns walking tour through North Hall and the Union Terrace was a great outdoor adventure The trivia challenges brought out so much school spirit in our group

Sonya DeWitt

5 star reviews

Exploring Lake Citys Allen Centennial Garden and Red Gym made our date feel fresh and fun The hunt was interactive and such a creative thing to do in Mad Town

Myles Peterson

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I loved the Madison uniHunt Hunt on campus It was a perfect family activity with brainy clues that led us to the Memorial Arch and Bascom Hill Go Badgerland

Jillian Tate

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ScavengerHunt.com made exploring University of Wisconsin--Madison feel like a treasure hunt. Loved finding hidden gems from Bascom Hill to Memorial Union Terrace on foot.

Graham Vega

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I cannot think of better things to do in Madtown than this walking tour. Discovering plaques at North Hall plus trivia at Red Gym kept us engaged the entire time.

Marina Bishop

5 star reviews

Nothing beats an outdoor activity like the University of Wisconsin--Madison Scavenger Hunt. The Allen Centennial Garden and Camp Randall Arch were highlights of our walk.

Harvey Sullivan

5 star reviews

My partner and I had the best date wandering Bascom Hill and Red Gym on this scavenger hunt adventure. Lake City campus never looked so fun or felt so romantic.

Lena Morrison

5 star reviews

Exploring Badgerland with the Madison uniHunt Hunt was a blast for my family. We solved clues, found North Hall, and made memories at Memorial Union Terrace.

Elliot Clayton

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ScavengerHunt.com made exploring Lake City so fun. The app guided us on a walking tour through hidden gems like Allen Centennial Garden with cool puzzles and local history.

Nolan Ramsey

5 star reviews

If you are visiting Bucky Land this scavenger hunt is a must do thing to do. It is a great way to see iconic campus spots like Camp Randall Memorial Arch and learn fun trivia.

Sierra Bennett

5 star reviews

This was the perfect outdoor activity in Mad City. We explored North Hall, found fun clues at Red Gym, and enjoyed some fresh air while tackling creative missions together.

Jasper Hughes

5 star reviews

My partner and I loved doing the scavenger hunt at UW. Solving challenges by Bascom Hill and Memorial Union Terrace made for an unforgettable date in Mad Town.

Miles Callahan

5 star reviews

Taking my family on the scavenger hunt around Badger Country was such a memorable experience. Camp Randall and Allen Centennial Garden were big highlights for us.

Veronica Flynn

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