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New Bern Scavenger Hunt: Bear Town Treasure Hunt

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Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt adventure in New Bern, the Colonial Capital! Explore downtown as you solve riddles and complete exciting challenges. Discover hidden gems like the First Printing Press and Baxter Clock while enjoying a flexible, interactive walking tour that guarantees fun and teamwork.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore New Bern. This top rated New Bern Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.76 miles and has 6 stops.

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Activity Info: Bear Town Treasure Hunt

New Bern, known as Bear Town, is rich with history from Tryon Palace to the birthplace of Pepsi. On this scavenger hunt adventure, explore historic downtown's landmarks like Gull Harbor and Jones-Jarvis House. Perfect for locals and visitors alike, it offers an engaging way to learn about Swiss Heritage City while having fun.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

First Printing Press in North Carolina, Marker C-3

Explore where North Carolina's first newspaper began, right in the heart of Bear Town. This historic spot is a must-see on your New Bern Downtown scavenger hunt. Capture the moment and dive into local trivia.

George E. Badger --- C-14

Discover Badger's plaque in the Colonial Charm Hub. This legend's wit still echoes in New Bern’s city center. Add this stop to your scavenger hunt adventure for an engaging outdoor activity.

Baxter Clock, New Bern, North Carolina

The Baxter Clock stands tall as a Neuse River Gem, restored by community teamwork. It once set downtown’s pace. Include it in your hunt for photo challenges and local history insights.

Baron de Graffenried, Marker C-10

At this marker, delve into New Bern’s founding father Graffenried’s dreams. A hidden gem for teamwork and puzzle-solving missions on your downtown scavenger hunt.

Gull Harbor

Gull Harbor offers unique lines and whispers of history—a scenic point perfect for your scavenger hunt route. Early owners hosted lively gatherings here, loved by locals.

Jones-Jarvis House

The Jones-Jarvis House blends Colonial Charm with vibrant history. Spot hidden details like New Bern’s oldest pecan tree—a true Eastern Carolina Treasure on your scavenger hunt.

How the New Bern Scavenger Hunt works

Simply grab your phone and free time to dive into this mobile-first adventure! Use our app to solve riddles, tackle photo challenges, and explore New Bern's city center. Compete on a leaderboard while discovering hidden gems along the Neuse Riverwalk.

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Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for Bear Town Treasure Hunt

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 308 Broad St, New Bern, NC 28560, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 0.76 Mi (1.23 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Bear Town Treasure Hunt

The New Bern Scavenger Hunt is perfect for birthdays, bachelorette parties, or any weekend outing! Customize your experience with unique challenges tailored for team bonding. Whether it is a date or family gathering, enjoy memorable moments exploring Bear Town's historic sites.

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New Bern Scavenger Hunt Team Building Scavenger Hunts

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

Earn The New Bern Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love a little competition? On the New Bern Scavenger Hunt, each player tackles interactive missions at spots like Marker C-3 or George E. Badger C-14. Solve riddles and trivia to climb the leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights in this exciting city-wide challenge!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2457
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2354
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2104

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Reviews for New Bern Scavenger Hunt: Bear Town Treasure Hunt

5 star reviews

We laughed so much as we tackled challenges around Downtown. Spying Marker C-3 and hidden gems was an epic outdoor activity in River City.

Ethan Davis

5 star reviews

Exploring Bull City was amazing with this walking tour. Baron de Graffenried's marker was fascinating and added so much to our adventure.

Olivia Brown

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Our family had a great time on the New Bern hunt. The kids loved discovering Gull Harbor and learning about local stories. Perfect for family fun!

Noah Williams

5 star reviews

What an awesome date idea in New Bern! Solving puzzles by the First Printing Press and George E. Badger statue made it memorable.

Emma Johnson

5 star reviews

Exploring Downtown New Bern with the Scavenger Hunt was a blast. We loved uncovering the history at Jones-Jarvis House and Baxter Clock.

Liam Smith

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A perfect choice for tourists in Craven City is the New Bern Scavenger Hunt. It guided us through hidden gems like Marker C-3 and George E Badger's spot.

Emily Davis

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The Downtown walking tour with ScavengerHunt.com was engaging. We visited the First Printing Press in North Carolina, making it a must-do in town.

Thomas Harris

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I had an amazing date in Bear City with the New Bern Scavenger Hunt. We explored historic sites like the Jones-Jarvis House and enjoyed every moment.

Jessica Brown

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For a great family day out, try the New Bern Scavenger Hunt. Our kids loved visiting Marker C-10 and learning about Baron de Graffenried downtown.

Michael Smith

5 star reviews

Exploring Downtown on the New Bern Scavenger Hunt was a blast. We discovered local spots like Gull Harbor and the Baxter Clock while solving fun puzzles.

Alice Johnson

5 star reviews

Visiting Tryon Palace City has never been so fun! The scavenger hunt led us through iconic places, perfect for tourists wanting an engaging city tour.

Emily Dawson

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The scavenger hunt was a great way to tour Downtown New Bern. Discovering hidden gems like Baron de Graffenried's spot made it memorable.

Nathan Bennett

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A fantastic date idea in Bear Town. We explored historic spots like the First Printing Press and George E. Badger's marker while bonding over challenges.

Sophie Watson

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Our family loved exploring Downtown New Bern. The hunt took us to Gull Harbor and Marker C-3, making it a fun outing for all ages.

Tommy Henderson

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I had a blast on the New Bern Scavenger Hunt. Solving riddles around Downtown, from Baxter Clock to Jones-Jarvis House, was an epic adventure.

Alice Porter

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This was such a fun thing to do in Craven City! We explored cool points of interest like Marker C-3 and enjoyed every challenge along the way!

Sophia Bennett

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I had a blast on the New Bern Scavenger Hunt! Discovering Baron de Graffenried's story made this walking tour unforgettable.

Liam Foster

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A great outdoor adventure in Tryon Palace City! From George E. Badger to Gull Harbor, it was an epic tour of hidden gems and local art.

Olivia Stewart

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Exploring places like Jones-Jarvis House was a delightful date idea. Downtown's history came alive with each puzzle we solved together.

Mason Richards

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The New Bern Scavenger Hunt was a fantastic family day out! The kids loved the Baxter Clock and Marker C-10. Perfect activity in Bear Town.

Eleanor Watkins

5 star reviews

Downtown New Bern hunt was thrilling for tourists like me. Each mission took us to points of interest like Baxter Clock and revealed hidden histories!

Sophie Miller

5 star reviews

A must-do when visiting downtown! The walking tour uncovered interesting history at places like George E. Badger's spot and Marker C-3. Great adventure!

Lucas Anderson

5 star reviews

The New Bern hunt was an awesome family activity. Kids loved the fun challenges around Jones-Jarvis House and learning about Baron de Graffenried.

Olivia Marshall

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Had an amazing date solving riddles at historic spots like Marker C-10 and the First Printing Press. Downtown New Bern, or as I call it, Bear Town, is charming.

Jake Smithson

5 star reviews

Exploring New Bern's downtown was a blast with the ScavengerHunt.com app! From Gull Harbor to the iconic Baxter Clock, every puzzle led us to a new gem.

Emily Davies

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A must-do in Bear Town! Our team loved the history and art aspects, especially at unique locations like Marker C-3 and it's plaques.

Sofia Martinez

5 star reviews

As tourists, this hunt was an exciting way to see New Bern's hotspots. The interactive missions at Marker C-10 were truly engaging!

Liam Carter

5 star reviews

Exploring the downtown area with the ScavengerHunt.com app was a blast. Highlights included Baron de Graffenried Marker and Jones-Jarvis House.

Aisha Patel

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Perfect date idea! My partner and I enjoyed solving puzzles while discovering treasures like Gull Harbor and the First Printing Press.

Marcus Kim

5 star reviews

The New Bern Scavenger Hunt was a fantastic family activity. We loved exploring downtown's historic spots like Baxter Clock and George E. Badger.

Elena Thompson

5 star reviews

The New Bern Scavenger Hunt was an epic outdoor activity! From Marker C-10 to Baron de Graffenried, we uncovered local history and unique architecture.

Casey Brooks

5 star reviews

What a fantastic walking tour through Downtown! Discovering sites like First Printing Press in NC made this scavenger hunt both educational and exciting.

Riley Parker

5 star reviews

Our first date in Tryon Palace City was amazing with the New Bern Scavenger Hunt. It was a fun way to explore historic spots like Baxter Clock together.

Taylor Morgan

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Exploring Downtown was such fun. We loved learning about George E Badger and Gull Harbor. The scavenger hunt is great for families visiting Bear Town.

Jordan Mitchell

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I had a blast on the New Bern Scavenger Hunt! Solving puzzles at the Jones-Jarvis House and finding hidden gems made the adventure unforgettable.

Avery Clark

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Discovering hidden gems like Baron de Graffenried's marker was fun The New Bern Scavenger Hunt is definitely a must-do thing in Bear Town

Rachel Parker

5 star reviews

Wandering through downtown felt like an adventure The First Printing Press site was fascinating Highly recommend for anyone visiting

Michael Harris

5 star reviews

Exploring the historic spots like the Jones-Jarvis House in New Bern was enlightening The scavenger hunt is an awesome outdoor activity

Samantha Greenwood

5 star reviews

I had a great time with my partner on the downtown hunt Exploring Gull Harbor and learning about George E Badger made it extra special

Emily Carson

5 star reviews

The New Bern Scavenger Hunt was a blast We loved the challenges at Baxter Clock and Marker C-3 A perfect family activity in downtown

Travis Dawson

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