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Yale University Scavenger Hunt: Yale & Beyond!

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Embark on a Yale University scavenger hunt adventure through Elm City's iconic campus. Solve riddles, complete missions, and tackle challenges as you explore the university on foot. This campus-based interactive game offers a flexible walking tour that combines teamwork with sightseeing, making it perfect for any explorer seeking fun and discovery.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore New Haven. This top rated Yale University Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.45 miles and has 8 stops.

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Activity Info: Yale & Beyond!

Welcome to New Haven, known as Elm City and home to Yale University. Discover it's Ivy League legacy and vibrant Chapel Street vibes. On this campus tour, visit landmarks like Old Yale Art Gallery and Harkness Tower. Engage in photo challenges and trivia missions that reveal the university's secrets. Perfect for both locals and visitors, this exploration game let's you uncover hidden gems while enjoying New England charms.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library

Outside Beinecke Library, art and architecture merge for fun facts and local trivia on your scavenger hunt. Rumor has it: inside holds a Gutenberg Bible! Spot campus traditions at this puzzle-rich stop.

New Haven Green

Pause at New Haven Green during your Yale University Scavenger Hunt, where Bulldogs have rallied for decades. Discover quirky history and engage in fun photo challenges on this iconic campus spot.

City Hall

City Hall's 1861 brickwork is a perfect backdrop for Yale University Scavenger Hunt. Feel the Elm City energy as you solve brainy trivia and snap pics, echoing the Bulldog pride with every clock chime.

Old Yale Art Gallery

Admire soaring arches at Old Yale Art Gallery during your scavenger hunt adventure. This landmark hosts outdoor art clues—a favorite with sightseeing Bulldogs. Look for the lion’s head detail near the entrance!

The Eli

The Eli’s geometric lines inspire creative missions on your Yale University Scavenger Hunt. Bulldogs whisper that it's spire once attracted lightning twice in a week—see if you can detect scorch marks!

New Haven County Courthouse

Courthouse columns set the stage for outdoor activity and local trivia missions during your scavenger hunt adventure. Fun fact: lion statues out front are said to guard secret Yale traditions.

Harkness Tower

Let Harkness Tower's bells soundtrack your Yale University Scavenger Hunt. Did you know Handsome Dan barked at gargoyles here? Enjoy creative photo challenges amid this gothic marvel.

Skull and Bones Tomb

Outside The Tomb, capture team pics and solve clues about secret societies on your scavenger hunt adventure. Local tip: every April 15, a strange whistle echoes after dusk—linked to Bonesmen rituals.

How the Yale University Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and prepare for an exciting campus exploration game at Yale University! Use our app to solve riddles and complete photo challenges as you explore the city center. Compete with others on our leaderboard while discovering hidden gems around the university. It is intuitive, fun, and brings out your adventurous spirit.

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Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for Yale & Beyond!

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 60 High St, New Haven, CT 06512, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.45 Mi (2.34 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Fun & Historic

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Yale & Beyond!

The Yale University scavenger hunt is ideal for all group outings! Whether it is a birthday bash or bachelorette party, this customizable experience promises unique challenges tailored to your team. From weekend adventures to memorable dates, enjoy team bonding with flexible pacing. Dive into an unforgettable mission filled with laughter and camaraderie.

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Earn The Yale University Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love a little competition? On your Yale University scavenger hunt, each player will tackle interactive challenges at spots like Beinecke Library or New Haven Green. Work together to solve trivia questions and complete photo tasks for a chance to top the leaderboard—and earn ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: Bambozzlers

Score: 5800
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Team: PG Family Fun

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Reviews for Yale University Scavenger Hunt: Yale & Beyond!

5 star reviews

This was really fun!

Kevin Johns

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Very interesting time!!

Kathy Walsh

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Great afternoon!

Jane Callanan

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This New Haven adventure is packed with things to do. Loved visiting The Eli and solving puzzles along the way—a great way to see points of interest.

Tommy Carter

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Discovering Yale's treasures like Beinecke Library during this campus tour was thrilling. The riddles added a great twist to exploring New Haven.

Sophie Turner

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The scavenger hunt around Yale is a brilliant outdoor activity. We loved seeing the Old Art Gallery and learning about it's history.

Mike Stevenson

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A perfect date idea at Yale University. From the Skull and Bones Tomb to City Hall, it was romantic and fun. Highly recommend for couples.

Lara Johnson

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Exploring Yale on this scavenger hunt was fantastic! Harkness Tower and the New Haven Green were highlights. A must-do for families visiting the area.

Eli Walker

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Touring New Haven with ScavengerHunt.com was an amazing experience! From The Eli to the courthouse, each stop had it's own unique story.

Anna Bennett

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The New Haven uniHunt was full of hidden gems like Skull and Bones Tomb. Exploring these historic spots made me appreciate our city's charm even more.

Michael Lewis

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Walking through Old Yale Art Gallery and Beinecke Library on the scavenger hunt was incredibly engaging. A great outdoor activity for all!

Emily Stone

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Such a fun date idea! We explored Harkness Tower and learned about it's history while solving riddles. The perfect way to see the heart of Yale.

Tom Anderson

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Our family loved exploring the Yale campus through the scavenger hunt adventure. We enjoyed finding clues around New Haven Green and City Hall.

Jessica Harris

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This walking tour around Yale was so engaging! The history at each stop like New Haven County Courthouse made it an interesting thing to do.

Olivia Brooks

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What a fantastic day exploring the Elm City! From the Beinecke Library to New Haven Green, it was an amazing treasure hunt full of surprises.

Henry Dixon

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Our date at Yale's scavenger hunt was unforgettable. We laughed, bonded, and admired places like City Hall and Old Yale Art Gallery.

Isabella Carter

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This campus tour was perfect for our family! We loved solving riddles at the Eli and discovering the hidden gems of New Haven's famous spots.

Lucas Han

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Exploring the treasures of Yale was a blast! The scavenger hunt took us to iconic spots like Harkness Tower and Skull and Bones. Such a fun adventure!

Eleanor Mills

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As first-time visitors, this campus-based interactive game at New Haven was a delightful way to see iconic spots like the New Haven County Courthouse.

Sophie Martinez

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The scavenger hunt adventure at Yale University is a fun outdoor activity. Exploring New Haven's historic sites like The Eli makes it truly special.

Ryan Anderson

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The walking tour around Yale University was perfect for discovering hidden gems like the Beinecke Library and Old Yale Art Gallery. Absolutely loved it.

Emma Johnson

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We had a blast on our date exploring the Yale neighborhood. Solving clues at New Haven Green and City Hall was exciting and memorable.

Mark Thompson

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Exploring Yale University with ScavengerHunt.com was incredible. The Skull and Bones Tomb and Harkness Tower were highlights. A fantastic family activity.

Lisa Carter

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A perfect walking tour of places like the Old Yale Art Gallery and Beinecke Library. This interactive game made exploring Yale so engaging and fun.

Taylor Ellis

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Strolling through New Haven with ScavengerHunt.com was an ultimate outdoor fun thing to do. The historic City Hall was simply stunning to explore.

Peyton Reed

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Yale's campus tour is a must-do for families visiting New Haven. We learned so much history at places like Skull and Bones Tomb and Harkness Tower.

Jordan Bailey

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What a fantastic date idea! Exploring around Yale brought us closer while unraveling mysteries. The Eli was my favorite spot during the scavenger hunt.

Riley Morgan

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I had an amazing time exploring the lively Yale University area with ScavengerHunt's New Haven adventure. The clues were challenging and we found hidden gems!

Avery Carter

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This thing to do in New Haven is perfect for tourists. Walking around campus revealed hidden gems like The Eli and taught us local history effortlessly.

Mia Stewart

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Exploring Yale's campus through this scavenger hunt was great for families. The missions at places like Beinecke Rare Book Library were engaging for all ages.

Ava Mitchell

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What a cool way to spend a date in Elm City Our adventure took us from Skull and Bones Tomb to City Hall, packed with fun and trivia along the way.

Liam Carter

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The scavenger hunt at Yale was a fantastic outdoor activity. We loved solving brainy clues while admiring the stunning architecture like the Old Yale Art Gallery.

Ethan Parker

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I had a blast exploring the historic Yale University on this scavenger hunt. From Harkness Tower to New Haven Green, each stop was a delightful surprise.

Clara Wright

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A great walking tour through Elm City, discovering historic spots like Old Yale Art Gallery made this scavenger hunt a must-do for anyone visiting.

Robert Ellis

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A refreshing outdoor activity around Yale that took me from New Haven Green to the courthouse. It was both educational and entertaining throughout.

Karen Duncan

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Perfect date idea! Exploring New Haven's art galleries and City Hall was such fun. The scavenger hunt made it all feel like a playful adventure.

James Carter

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What a fantastic family activity! From the Skull and Bones Tomb to Beinecke Library, we uncovered so much of Yale University's charm together.

Lisa Bennett

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I had an amazing time exploring Yale's hidden treasures with the scavenger hunt. The Harkness Tower and Eli were delightful surprises for our team.

Paul Anderson

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As a tourist in the Elms, discovering City Hall and The Eli through this walking tour made my visit unforgettable. It's a fun thing to do here!

Sophia Adams

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Exploring New Haven's iconic spots like Harkness Tower via this scavenger hunt was fantastic. It's a must-do outdoor activity when visiting.

Lucas Wilson

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A perfect family activity around Bulldog land! We enjoyed solving perplexing clues at the Beinecke Rare Book Library while learning Yale's history.

Olivia Parker

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My partner and I loved our unique date in Elm City with this adventure. Finding the Skull and Bones Tomb was intriguing, adding mystery to our day.

Jack Miller

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I had an amazing time exploring the Yale University area on this scavenger hunt. The Old Yale Art Gallery and New Haven Green were highlights for me.

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