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Santa Fe Scavenger Hunt: The Oldest Capital Comes Alive

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Embark on a Santa Fe scavenger hunt adventure through the Land of Enchantment. Explore Downtown's vibrant art scene and iconic spots like the Lensic Theatre and Santa Fe Plaza. Solve riddles, complete challenges, and dive into missions with your team. This interactive walking tour is perfect for discovering hidden gems while embracing the spirit of

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Santa Fe. This top rated Santa Fe Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.32 miles and has 6 stops.

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Activity Info: The Oldest Capital Comes Alive

Santa Fe, known as the City Different, offers a blend of Pueblo Revival architecture and Southwest cuisine. On this hunt, explore landmarks like Loretto Chapel and San Miguel Mission. Perfect for locals wanting new discoveries or visitors seeking adventure. Uncover stories at each step in Georgia O'Keeffe Country.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Loretto Chapel

Unravel mysteries at Loretto Chapel with it's miraculous spiral staircase. Locals believe solving it's riddle brings luck. A must-see on your Santa Fe scavenger hunt adventure.

Santa Fe Plaza

Explore Santa Fe Plaza where Tewa roots meet Spanish trails. Under cottonwoods' shade, engage in local trivia challenges and soak in this vibrant hub's rich history during your scavenger hunt.

San Miguel Mission

Step into history at San Miguel Mission, the oldest church in the U.S. It's ancient adobe walls whisper tales from centuries past. Perfect for a scavenger hunt photo challenge amidst it's historic charm.

Lensic Theatre

Visit Lensic Theatre, adorned with Moorish details and golden accents—a true City Different gem. Imagine vintage cheers echoing as you solve puzzles in this historic venue.

St. Francis of Assisi Basilica

Marvel at St. Francis Basilica's stunning architecture and legendary rose window that glows at twilight. Capture moments with Kateri Tekakwitha's statue—a favorite among locals on this fun walking tour.

State Capitol

Discover the State Capitol, a Zia sun symbol masterpiece. As you explore, spot the four entrance sculptures, each narrating New Mexico's rich history. This iconic landmark is a fun way to dive into local culture.

How the Santa Fe Scavenger Hunt works

Simply download our app on iOS or Android to begin your journey through Santa Fe's city center. Solve riddles, complete fun photo challenges, and earn points as you explore iconic spots like St. Francis of Assisi Basilica. Compete against others on the leaderboard while uncovering hidden gems.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 418 11 Montezuma Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.32 Mi (2.12 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Competitive Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For The Oldest Capital Comes Alive

The Santa Fe Scavenger Hunt is ideal for birthdays, bachelorette parties, or weekend adventures in the High Desert Art Hub! Customize your experience with unique challenges tailored to your group’s pace and interests. Teamwork makes it memorable whether you are bonding with friends or family.

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Earn The Santa Fe Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love a little competition? On your Santa Fe Scavenger Hunt, each player will tackle interactive challenges at places like San Miguel Mission. Work together to solve riddles and answer trivia for the chance to top the leaderboard—and earn ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: Team Pearson

Score: 6000
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Hunters

Team: Hunters

Score: 5800
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Super Scavengers

Score: 5600

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Reviews for Santa Fe Scavenger Hunt: The Oldest Capital Comes Alive

5 star reviews

It was totally awesome!! We had a blast!

Laura Garcia Rosecrans

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The picture ideas are creative and fun, it documents the experience in a unique way that makes you want to share them with others!

Steve Harris

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We had a lot of fun doing this scavenger hunt!

Tejal Patel

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Loved it - lots of fun!

User Awesome

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What a great day in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Tina P.

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This was an engaging walking tour around the heart of Santa Fe. We discovered so many local treasures and enjoyed every moment of it.

Elena Garcia

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The Santa Fe Scavenger Hunt had us exploring iconic spots like Jean Cocteau Cinema and Lensic Theatre. A must-do downtown activity with friends!

David Brown

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Our date took us on an adventure through Downtown's hidden gems like St. Francis Basilica. A unique way to explore this magical place!

Cathy Smith

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A great family activity! We loved solving riddles near San Miguel Mission and seeing the State Capitol. Perfect for a fun day in the City Different.

Brian Carter

5 star reviews

Exploring Downtown through the Santa Fe Scavenger Hunt was thrilling. The Loretto Chapel and Santa Fe Plaza were standout spots!

Alice Johnson

5 star reviews

If you're looking for things to do in the City Different, try the Santa Fe Scavenger Hunt. It's a fantastic walking tour through history-rich landmarks!

Noah Thompson

5 star reviews

Discovering Downtown's history through this scavenger hunt was amazing. The Lensic Theatre and Santa Fe Plaza were highlights of our adventure.

Olivia Brown

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A perfect way to enjoy outdoor activities in Santa Fe. The Santa Fe Scavenger Hunt took us to iconic spots like St. Francis Basilica and the State Capitol.

Liam Anderson

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Exploring Downtown with my partner on this scavenger hunt was such a fun date idea. Loved seeing Loretto Chapel and Jean Cocteau Cinema together.

Samantha Morris

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The Santa Fe Scavenger Hunt downtown was a blast for our family! We solved puzzles, visited San Miguel and the Plaza. A must-do in the City Different!

Ethan Carter

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This scavenger hunt is an engaging way for tourists to discover Santa Fe's points of interest. Solving riddles by Santa Fe Plaza was a delight!

Eva Martinez

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An exciting way to see Downtown! From San Miguel Mission to St Francis Basilica, it's a thing to do that reveals Santa Fe's historic charm.

David Turner

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A fun outdoor activity to explore Downtown Santa Fe. Walking through spots like the Lensic Theatre made it memorable. Highly recommend!

Maya Williams

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The Downtown scavenger hunt was a hit for our date night. We loved solving puzzles at places like Loretto Chapel and Jean Cocteau Cinema.

Lucas Jefferson

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Exploring Santa Fe via the ScavengerHunt.com app was a blast! The Plaza and the State Capitol were highlights. A great family outing in the City Different!

Caroline Stevens

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As tourists, this scavenger hunt was ideal to explore all of Santa Fe's unique sites like the Jean Cocteau Cinema. It's a must-do adventure when visiting!

Mason Reed

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What a great way to experience Downtown! Discovering art near Santa Fe Plaza while engaged in fun challenges made it an adventure worth repeating.

Sophia Ross

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A wonderful outdoor activity for families in the heart of The City Different! We loved solving puzzles at Lensic Theatre and learning history at State Capitol.

Lucas Mitchell

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Perfect date idea in Downtown Santa Fe! We teamed up to solve riddles around Loretto Chapel and ended at Jean Cocteau Cinema. Such a fun, interactive day!

Emma Bennett

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Exploring the City Different was a blast! The Santa Fe Scavenger Hunt took us past St. Francis Basilica and the San Miguel Mission, uncovering gems we never noticed.

Liam Turner

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Our family adventure took us through historic sites like San Miguel Mission and Loretto Chapel. The kids loved every minute of this outdoor activity!

Olivia Martinez

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A perfect date idea in the heart of Santa Fe! We enjoyed solving puzzles together while visiting iconic spots like the State Capitol and Lensic Theatre.

David Williams

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Exploring downtown with ScavengerHunt.com was delightful. We loved the trivia at Jean Cocteau Cinema and finding hidden gems around Santa Fe Plaza.

Emma Johnson

5 star reviews

This scavenger hunt was a fun way to spend a day in the City Different. Solving riddles at St. Francis Basilica made it an unforgettable experience.

Michael Thompson

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I had a blast on the Santa Fe Scavenger Hunt. It was an epic adventure around downtown, discovering spots like San Miguel Mission and Loretto Chapel.

Alice Henderson

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Santa Fe's got charm and this hunt shows it off! From Loretto Chapel to State Capitol, it's a must-do for tourists seeking adventure.

Emily Johnson

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A fantastic outdoor activity around downtown Santa Fe! The scavenger hunt led us to hidden treasures like Santa Fe Plaza and more.

Daniel Wilson

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Such a fun date idea! We explored Jean Cocteau Cinema and St Francis Basilica, bonding over the challenges in the heart of Santa Fe.

Sophie Smith

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The Santa Fe Scavenger Hunt is perfect for families. My kids loved solving riddles at San Miguel Mission and discovering the State Capitol.

James Reed

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I had a blast exploring downtown Santa Fe with the scavenger hunt. From Loretto Chapel to Lensic Theatre, every stop was a historic gem.

Alicia Miller

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A brilliant outdoor activity We roamed around downtown Santa Fe uncovering hidden gems like the Loretto Chapel. A must-do walking tour of La Villa Real

Jessica Fisher

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My date loved our Santa Fe treasure hunt We laughed solving puzzles at the State Capitol and admired art at various stops in Downtown's cool spots.

Lucas Peterson

5 star reviews

As a tourist in the City Different, this was an engaging way to connect with local history at places like Jean Cocteau Cinema and Lensic Theatre.

Elena Thompson

5 star reviews

Perfect for a family day out, this Downtown scavenger hunt took us on an adventure through the San Miguel Mission and Loretto Chapel. Such a vibrant experience.

Brian Kim

5 star reviews

I had a blast exploring the heart of Santa Fe with ScavengerHunt.com. The hints led me to the iconic St. Francis Basilica and charming Santa Fe Plaza.

Martha Jones

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A fun way to uncover Downtown Santa Fe The walking tour led us to amazing points of interest like the historic San Miguel Mission Highly recommended

Noah Taylor

5 star reviews

Our family loved this scavenger hunt It was exciting solving puzzles at iconic spots like St Francis Basilica and State Capitol. Perfect for kids

Scarlett Davis

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Exploring Santa Fe's downtown with this adventure was such fun We discovered hidden gems like Jean Cocteau Cinema while learning quirky history bits.

Ethan Morris

5 star reviews

This was a fantastic date idea in Downtown Santa Fe We solved riddles and challenges while enjoying landmarks like the Santa Fe Plaza and Loretto Chapel.

Amelia Clark

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I had a blast exploring Santa Fe on this scavenger hunt. From the Lensic Theatre to San Miguel Mission, each spot offered a unique glimpse of the city.

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