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Northwood Scavenger Hunt: Northwood‘s Downtown Dazzle Quest

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Embark on a thrilling scavenger hunt adventure in Northwood's vibrant downtown! Explore the Historic Iowa Junction and Worth County Hub as you solve riddles, tackle challenges, and discover hidden gems. Perfect for teamwork and sightseeing, this self-guided walking tour offers flexibility and fun for all.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Northwood. This top rated Northwood Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.50 miles and has 10 stops.

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Northwood‘s Downtown Dazzle Quest
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Activity Info: Northwood‘s Downtown Dazzle Quest

Northwood, nestled at the Gateway to Top of Iowa, is a charming blend of Midwest Heritage Pathway and Hawkeye State Charm. On your hunt, explore landmarks like the Paramount Building and Swensrud School while engaging in missions and photo challenges. Whether a local or visitor, uncovering Northwood's secrets is rewarding for everyone.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Paramount Building

Discover the Paramount Building, a gem in Northwood's vibrant downtown. Engage with it's bold facade through photo challenges and soak up local history on your scavenger hunt adventure.

First National Bank

Spot historic plaques at Small Town Charm Central, where imagination roams free. A favorite stop for walking tour photos and engaging city trivia missions.

Index Building

Index Building is perfect for group selfies and quick photo challenges. Dive into city history at this lively point of interest on your walking tour adventure.

Amundson-Grosland Building

Amundson-Grosland Building embodies Viking Territory spirit. Locals share tales of prairie wildflowers planted by it's original owner—look for hints of color as you explore.

Emery Building

Emery Building invites you to spot clues among it's decorative touches. Celebrate teamwork as you solve puzzles in this iconic downtown landmark during your Northwood adventure.

Peoples Gas & Electric Building

Peoples Gas & Electric Building offers vintage charm for your scavenger hunt. Capture it's timeless style in a photo challenge and see if your team can top the leaderboard.

IOOF - Erickson Building

The IOOF - Erickson Building is a must-see in Worth County. Solve riddles here while locals recall grand parades and secret handshakes that once graced these historic doors.

Former Worth County Courthouse, 1880

Imagine Northwood's early days at this site. A courthouse backdrop adds flair to group photos, enhancing your scavenger hunt with historical charm.

Swensrud School

Swensrud School sparks nostalgia with it's modest exterior, ideal for city tours filled with fun facts. Capture creative photos as part of your exploration journey.

Worth County Courthouse Cannon

This cannon is more than just a photo op; it is a gateway to nature trails and local heritage. Tackle trivia missions here to enrich your scavenger hunt experience.

How the Northwood Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and dive into the Northwood Scavenger Hunt! Use our app to solve riddles and complete photo challenges as you explore iconic spots like the Former Worth County Courthouse. Earn points, compete on the leaderboard, and uncover hidden gems—all at your own pace with no reservations needed.

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Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for Northwood‘s Downtown Dazzle Quest

More details

Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 861 Central Ave, Northwood, IA 50459, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 0.5 Mi (0.8 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Northwood‘s Downtown Dazzle Quest

The Northwood Scavenger Hunt is perfect for any occasion! Celebrate birthdays, bachelorette parties or just enjoy a weekend adventure exploring downtown with friends. Customize your experience with unique challenges that promote team bonding and create lasting memories.

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Northwood Scavenger Hunt Team Building Scavenger Hunts

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

Earn The Northwood Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love some friendly competition? On the Northwood Scavenger Hunt, each player will face thrilling interactive challenges. Work together to solve riddles at spots like Peoples Gas & Electric Building or answer trivia by the Emery Building for a chance to top our leaderboard—bragging rights await!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2473
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2370
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2120

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Reviews for Northwood Scavenger Hunt: Northwood‘s Downtown Dazzle Quest

5 star reviews

We enjoyed a unique walking tour of Northwood's Downtown with stops at Index Building and Swensrud School. A must-do thing to do in this small town!

Sarah Green

5 star reviews

Exploring Northwood was never this fun! Solving puzzles near the Emery Building made it an exciting outdoor activity for tourists or locals alike.

David Brown

5 star reviews

Our family loved exploring Downtown Northwood on this scavenger hunt adventure. We found hidden gems like the Paramount Building along our journey.

Martha Jones

5 star reviews

A perfect date idea in charming Northwood. We tackled fun challenges at places like IOOF Building and had a blast discovering everything Downtown offers.

John Doe

5 star reviews

Walking through the historic Downtown was amazing. The Northwood Scavenger Hunt took us past the First National Bank and Worth County Courthouse Cannon.

Alice Smith

5 star reviews

If you're looking for things to do in River City, try the scavenger hunt. We enjoyed missions around Amundson-Grosland Building.

Sophia Carter

5 star reviews

Great way to explore downtown Northwood! The First National Bank and Index Building are must-sees. Highly recommend this walking tour.

Daniel Robinson

5 star reviews

The Northwood hunt was the perfect outdoor adventure! Discovering hidden gems like Swensrud School made it unforgettable.

Emily Foster

5 star reviews

Took the ScavengerHunt.com tour in Northwood for a date. We loved solving puzzles at the Paramount Building and Worth County Courthouse Cannon!

James Parker

5 star reviews

Exploring Northwood on the Scavenger Hunt was fantastic! The Emery Building and Erickson Building were highlights. Perfect family activity downtown.

Lily Bennett

5 star reviews

A thrilling outdoor activity in Downtown Northwood. We uncovered history at places like Paramount Building while enjoying teamwork and lots of laughs.

Laura Davis

5 star reviews

Loved every minute in Northwood! The scavenger hunt made us appreciate landmarks like Swensrud School and added fun puzzles to solve along the way.

Chris Wilson

5 star reviews

Exploring Downtown on this scavenger hunt was a blast. I loved discovering hidden gems like the Peoples Gas & Electric Building along our walking tour.

Sarah Brown

5 star reviews

Such a unique date idea in the heart of Northwood! We explored iconic spots like the Former Worth County Courthouse and laughed our way through challenges.

Mark Taylor

5 star reviews

The Northwood hunt was an epic family adventure! We enjoyed the city center, solved fun riddles, and admired the IOOF - Erickson Building.

Emily Jones

5 star reviews

The scavenger hunt through historic sites like Emery Building was thrilling. It's a fantastic way for tourists to see Northwood's hidden gems!

Noah Martinez

5 star reviews

What fun we had exploring downtown Iowa! Discovering the Former Courthouse and Peoples Gas made it such an engaging adventure.

Ava Davis

5 star reviews

Our family had an amazing time on the Northwood Scavenger Hunt. The IOOF and Paramount were highlights for us all!

Olivia Wilson

5 star reviews

Exploring Northwood with my partner was a blast! The Index Building and First National Bank added charm to a perfect date idea.

Liam Brown

5 star reviews

I loved the Northwood hunt! The Swensrud School and Worth County Courthouse Cannon were my favorite spots. A must-do walking tour in our downtown.

Emma Johnson

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