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New Mexico State University Scavenger Hunt: Secrets of the Desert: The NMSU Hunt

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Get ready for a campus-based interactive game at New Mexico State University in Mesilla! Embark on a self-guided scavenger hunt adventure filled with riddles, missions, and creative challenges. Explore the university on foot, uncover Aggie traditions, and compete with your team while sightseeing iconic spots like the Music Center and Zuhl Library.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Mesilla. This top rated New Mexico State University Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.64 miles and has 5 stops.

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Secrets of the Desert: The NMSU Hunt
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Activity Info: Secrets of the Desert: The NMSU Hunt

Mesilla is a Southwest gem known for it's Old Mesilla charm, adobe architecture, Gadsden Purchase history, Billy the Kid legends, and vibrant art scene. The city center buzzes with culture and Borderland stories. During the hunt, you will tackle trivia at Milton Hall, snap photos by Aggie Memorial Stadium, solve clues in Zuhl Library, and enjoy a walking tour packed with fun facts about NMSU's mascot and student life. Each mission reveals hidden corners of campus. Locals relive school spirit while visitors discover new traditions. This campus exploration game is perfect for group outings or solo adventurers seeking teamwork and discovery—no guide needed. Experience Mesilla Valley vineyards vibes right on campus!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Music Center

Your scavenger hunt adventure leads you to campus attractions steeped in Mesilla Valley vineyards lore. Experience teamwork through missions, learn about San Albino Basilica, and enjoy lots of fun with every clue you solve.

Zuhl Library

Explore historic sites at New Mexico State University where puzzle-solving meets school spirit. Find architecture influenced by adobe towns, complete creative missions, and enjoy a scenic walking tour packed with fun facts.

NMSU Bookstore

Experience a fun way to see New Mexico State University's attractions. From landmark buildings to Southwestern art hubs, each clue reveals more history—plus local trivia about the Rio Grande trails awaits sharp-eyed explorers.

Milton Hall

Uncover hidden gems during your New Mexico State University Scavenger Hunt adventure. Solve creative puzzles inspired by Borderland history while exploring outdoor locations that celebrate school pride and teamwork.

Aggie Memorial Stadium

Step into a New Mexico State University Scavenger Hunt where every clue leads to hidden gems and campus legends. Enjoy walking tours, fun facts, and creative photo challenges that spark Aggie pride and teamwork.

How the New Mexico State University Scavenger Hunt works

Download our app on iOS or Android to start your New Mexico State University scavenger hunt adventure. With just your phone in hand, follow clever clues around campus to complete photo challenges and solve riddles. Earn points as you explore iconic locations like the NMSU Bookstore or Aggie Memorial Stadium. Compete on the leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights—all while discovering hidden gems and having fun!

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More details

Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 1075 N Horseshoe St, Las Cruces, NM 88003

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.64 Mi (2.64 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Secrets of the Desert: The NMSU Hunt

The New Mexico State University Scavenger Hunt is made for birthdays, bachelorette parties, dates, weekends or any group outing in Mesilla! It is a flexible campus tour that brings everyone together through teamwork. Customize your experience with unique challenges at every stop—choose team roles or set your own pace as you tackle trivia missions across downtown NMSU hotspots. Perfect for creating memories during orientation events or spontaneous adventures!

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

Earn The New Mexico State University Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love competition? On your New Mexico State University Scavenger Hunt adventure, each player gets interactive missions—snap photos at Aggie Memorial Stadium or answer trivia at Zuhl Library! Work as a team to solve riddles and climb the leaderboard for serious school spirit bragging rights.

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2464
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2361
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2111

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Reviews for New Mexico State University Scavenger Hunt: Secrets of the Desert: The NMSU Hunt

5 star reviews

If you want a top thing to do in the Aggieland area try this scavenger hunt It is a walking tour that leads you through hidden gems like Jardin de Mesquite

Seren Beckett

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My partner and I wanted an original date idea so we tried ScavengerHunt.com in Mesilla also called City of Crosses We loved the silly challenges near Zuhl Library

Miles Redford

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Exploring the Aggieland campus during the scavenger hunt was an awesome outdoor activity The missions around NMSU Bookstore and Music Center were creative and engaging

Daphne Vega

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The Mesilla uniHunt Hunt was such a cool way for my family to see Jardin de Mesquite and McFie Hall Old Main Lots of teamwork made this activity perfect for all ages

Felix Quinn

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I had a blast on the Mesilla uniHunt Hunt at New Mexico State University The walk past Mastery of Life Center and Zuhl Library was packed with fun brainy clues and campus trivia

Ainsley Moran

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As tourists, we found so many hidden gems with the scavenger hunt at New Mexico State University. Downtown Mesilla vibes, fun missions, and plaques kept us entertained throughout.

Jasper Rowley

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Loved using ScavengerHunt.com to explore points of interest like Zuhl Library on this lively walking tour through New Mexico State University Aggieland style.

Griffin Roland

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Mesilla Magic made our date unforgettable. We laughed while solving riddles near NMSU Bookstore and explored art at the Music Center during this unique campus adventure.

Tabitha Loring

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Such a great thing to do in Mesilla with friends. The challenges near McFie Hall Old Main and Mastery of Life Center made it feel like a true treasure hunt around State U.

Elias Mondale

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I had a blast on the Mesilla uniHunt Hunt exploring Aggieville. Jardin de Mesquite was beautiful and the Zuhl Library puzzle made campus history fun for my family.

Miranda Keane

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Visiting Aggieville for the Scavenger Hunt was such a fun thing to do in Mesilla. I loved piecing together clues about college history at McFie Hall Old Main and seeing unique art nearby.

Blaise Merritt

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The Mesilla uniHunt Hunt showcased so many things to do at New Mexico State University. From Zuhl Library to Music Center, each spot surprised me with cool facts about campus life.

Raina Reynolds

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Had an amazing outdoor experience in Land of Enchantment during the Mesilla uniHunt Hunt. We uncovered hidden gems from NMSU Bookstore to the lush Jardin de Mesquite.

Winston Sheffield

5 star reviews

Took my partner on a date to the ScavengerHunt.com walking tour around New Mexico State University and we loved solving challenges near McFie Hall Old Main and Mastery of Life Center together.

Delaney Burke

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Exploring Aggie Country with the Mesilla uniHunt Hunt was a blast for my family. The clues at Jardin de Mesquite and Zuhl Library made it feel like a real adventure.

Calvin Voss

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This campus-based interactive game took me all over NMSU, from music center challenges to cool plaques at Old Main. Highly recommend as a fun thing to do in the City of Crosses!

Isabel Poplin

5 star reviews

I had a blast exploring Aggieland with ScavengerHunt.com. From creative missions at the Mastery of Life Center to laughs near NMSU Bookstore, this is a top activity for tourists in Mesilla.

Gavin Ramos

5 star reviews

The Mesilla uniHunt Hunt was one of the best outdoor activities I have tried in the City of Crosses. Discovering murals and campus history made it so memorable.

Lila Covey

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Took my date on this scavenger hunt adventure around New Mexico State University and we loved solving riddles together at Jardin de Mesquite and McFie Hall Old Main. Such a unique walking tour.

Felix Brower

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Exploring the Aggie grounds with Mesilla uniHunt Hunt was a treat for my family. The clues led us to Zuhl Library and hidden gems around the campus. An awesome thing to do.

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