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The Pennsylvania State University--University Park Scavenger Hunt: The Pride of Penn State Hunt

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Get ready for a campus-based interactive game in Penn State Town! The Pennsylvania State University--University Park Scavenger Hunt adventure takes you on a flexible, self-guided walking tour packed with riddles, missions, and challenges. Explore Nittany Lion Country, uncover iconic landmarks, and embrace teamwork as you compete for city center top

This scavenger hunt will help you explore State College. This top rated The Pennsylvania State University--University Park Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.68 miles and has 6 stops.

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Activity Info: The Pride of Penn State Hunt

State College is the heart of Happy Valley—a Central PA hub known for it's vibrant downtown, Creamery visits, Arts Fest central energy, and school spirit that fills Beaver Stadium area. Expect scenic College Avenue strolls and Mount Nittany hikes nearby. On this university tour, you will explore the university on foot through clever clues at Hamer Sculpture Garden, Music Building I, Pattee and Paterno Libraries, Old Botany Building, Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum and Art Gallery, plus snap photos at the legendary Nittany Lion Shrine. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a longtime Penn Stater, this campus exploration game makes discovering traditions fun. Locals rediscover favorite spots; visitors get an insider’s look—no guide needed!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum and Art Gallery

Test your skills at famous landmarks where Nittany Lion pride runs deep. This scavenger hunt adventure brings out friendly competition as you tackle local trivia and discover campus history on foot.

Hamer Sculpture Garden

Discover Penn State Town spirit as you solve riddles and snap photos at iconic campus spots. This scavenger hunt adventure blends local trivia, teamwork, and fun facts for a memorable walking tour.

Music Building I

Enjoy a guided tour through Central PA hub with brainy clues and photo challenges. The hunt reveals local history, art, and architecture while you explore the university on foot with friends or classmates.

Pattee and Paterno Libraries

From Creamery visits to College Avenue strolls, each stop offers new points of interest. Test your knowledge with trivia missions and enjoy teamwork as you experience the sights of Penn State Town.

Old Botany Building

Step into Arts Fest central for a scavenger hunt filled with creative missions and art-inspired clues. Enjoy scenic outdoor activity while learning about campus culture through interactive challenges.

Nittany Lion Shrine

Unlock hidden corners near Mount Nittany hikes with puzzle-solving excitement. Each location offers unique photo ops and fun facts—perfect for those seeking an outdoor scavenger hunt experience.

How the The Pennsylvania State University--University Park Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and start the hunt—no schedules or guides required! Use the Let's Roam app to solve riddles, answer trivia about Penn State legends, complete photo missions at campus icons like the Nittany Lion Shrine and rack up points as you go. Compete with friends via our live leaderboard. The app leads your team on a flexible walking tour through Happy Valley’s most beloved landmarks while unlocking fun facts along the way.

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Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for The Pride of Penn State Hunt

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 650 Bigler Rd, University Park, PA 16802, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.68 Mi (2.7 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For The Pride of Penn State Hunt

The Pennsylvania State University--University Park Scavenger Hunt is perfect for birthdays in Nittany Lion Country, bachelorette weekends before Arts Fest central events or Creamery visits with friends. Bring your group for an epic date or team bonding session! Customize your hunt—choose challenge types or pace—and enjoy unique missions tailored to Penn State legends. It is all about teamwork and making memories around every corner of this iconic campus.

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The Pennsylvania State University--University Park Scavenger Hunt Team Building Scavenger Hunts

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

Earn The The Pennsylvania State University--University Park Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love friendly competition? During The Pennsylvania State University--University Park Scavenger Hunt adventure, each player takes on interactive challenges—from snapping photos at Hamer Sculpture Garden to solving riddles by the Nittany Lion Shrine. Work together to conquer trivia missions at Pattee Library or spot art in Old Botany Building—all for ultimate bragging rights atop our campus leaderboard!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2480
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2377
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2127

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Reviews for The Pennsylvania State University--University Park Scavenger Hunt: The Pride of Penn State Hunt

5 star reviews

If you are looking for fun things to do in Nittany Nation, ScavengerHunt.com made exploring the universitys landmarks and plaques totally engaging. Highly recommended activity!

Brennan Fordham

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The Pennsylvania State University--University Park has so many interesting spots to explore. This scavenger hunt walking tour highlighted real points of interest like Music Building I and cool campus artwork.

Russell Blakeley

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Exploring campus on foot with this scavenger hunt was a blast. Loved seeing hidden gems like Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum while enjoying time outdoors in Happy Valley.

Jillian Kerrigan

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We tried State College uniHunt Hunt for a date and had so much fun with all the riddles around Hamer Sculpture Garden and Old Botany. Such a cute idea for a Pennsy evening out.

Elliot Parker

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My family loved doing the State College uniHunt Hunt at The Pennsylvania State University--University Park. Tracking down the Nittany Lion Shrine and Pattee Library was such a fun adventure together.

Megan Shields

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Looking for things to do in Happy Valley led me to this treasure hunt It was a blast racing friends around campus landmarks especially near the Nittany Lion

Maddox Brighton

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Exploring University Park with ScavengerHunt.com was awesome The clues took us to points like Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum where we saw unexpected art and history

Lennox Rivers

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I wanted an outdoor activity in Nittany Nation so we tried this walking tour We solved puzzles at Pattee Library and uncovered hidden gems along Old Botany Loved every minute

Callum Spence

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Took my partner out for a unique date around Happy Valley The hunt brought us to cool spots like Hamer Sculpture Garden and Music Building I Definitely recommend for couples

Sawyer Kent

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My family and I had the best time on the State College uniHunt Hunt We worked through fun challenges near the Lion Shrine and loved learning about campus traditions together

Brielle Carson

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If you are looking for things to do in Happy Valley, this scavenger hunt is amazing. Uncovered campus art, plaques, and brainy challenges at every point of interest.

Avery Sutton

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Getting to know University Park with ScavengerHunt.com was a blast. Loved finding hidden gems like Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum along this unique walking tour.

Rowan Bishop

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The fresh air walk around The Pennsylvania State University Park campus was awesome. Highlights were Music Building I and Pattee Libraries. Great outdoor activity for all ages.

Declan Vaughn

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Took my partner on the State College uniHunt Hunt and had so much fun solving riddles by Old Botany Building. It is a perfect date idea in Happy Valley.

Grayson Fletcher

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Exploring Lion Land with the State College uniHunt Hunt was unforgettable. My family loved finding clues near the Nittany Lion Shrine and Hamer Sculpture Garden.

Madeline Greene

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As tourists, we discovered hidden gems on campus like Pattee Libraries and the Nittany Lion Shrine. ScavengerHunt.com app made it interactive and truly one of the best things to do in Happy Valley.

Tessa Wilder

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The walking tour aspect of the hunt made exploring University Park exciting. We admired art near Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum and learned campus facts along the way.

Jaylen Morris

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Our date at The Pennsylvania State University--University Park was awesome thanks to this scavenger hunt. Solving riddles by Music Building I felt unique and memorable in Lion Country.

Rex Shaw

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I loved doing the State College uniHunt Hunt with my family. Hamer Sculpture Garden and Old Botany were highlights. It is a great way to learn Penn State history while having fun together outdoors.

Larissa Bennett

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Exploring Happy Valley on the State College Scavenger Hunt was such a fun thing to do. The Nittany Lion Shrine and Pattee Library made the adventure feel so spirited.

Darren Mitchell

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