Flash Sale Ends in   12:00:00

Transylvania University Scavenger Hunt: The Transy Trek

fire Join over 1000 other explorers who've competed in Lexington

Experience the Transylvania University Scavenger Hunt adventure in Lexington! Explore iconic campus landmarks like Old Morrison and the Kentucky Theatre, solve riddles, tackle missions, and enjoy challenges that spotlight Bluegrass Region charm. Dive into this flexible walking tour with teamwork, competition, and Wildcats spirit as you explore the

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Lexington. This top rated Transylvania University Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.55 miles and has 6 stops.

green star5.0 (19 reviews)
couples
families
fire Join over 1000 other explorers who've competed in Lexington
The Transy Trek
about scavenger hunt walking tours

Activity Info: The Transy Trek

Lexington is a vibrant mix of college pride and historic downtown energy—known as the Horse Capital and Bourbon Trail Hub. The city center buzzes with Wildcats excitement and Bluegrass traditions. On this campus-based interactive game, you will follow clever clues to the Mary Todd Lincoln House, snap photos at Gratz Park Fountain, solve trivia at Mitchell Fine Arts Center, and uncover quirky university history during your campus tour. Whether you are a new student or a longtime local, this university tour brings Lexington’s best to life. It is perfect for orientation events or spontaneous weekends—explore the university on foot while discovering fun facts about Thoroughbred Country.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Kentucky Theatre

A touch of old-school glamour draws you to this grand marquee, where generations flocked for silver screen magic. This theatre adds a classic flair to the city’s heart and is always ready to roll out the red carpet vibes.

Transylvania University Bookstore

From textbooks to Transy tees, the Bookstore is where school spirit goes retail! Whether you’re hunting for a Pioneer hoodie, last-minute supplies, or just a branded mug that screams “college life,” this spot has you covered—literally, in crimson and white.

Mary Todd Lincoln House

Nestled on West Main Street, this red-brick house preserves tales of a First Lady’s childhood and family life. Step into a slice of Lexington’s storied past—a place where presidential history and local legend meet. Secrets, stately rooms, and even a touch of White House magic await.

Old Morrison

Old Morrison towers with a storied elegance at the center of campus. It is the beloved heart of countless traditions, surrounded by carved pumpkins every Pumpkinmania and watched over by Raf the bat. Time stands still here, as new Pioneers join legendary ones every season. Guess the year that marked the beginning of it's grand story.

Mitchell Fine Arts Center

Next up, the campus’s beating cultural heart calls you. From echoing musical notes to art installations, this center invites you to express your creative side and find inspiration around every corner.

Gratz Park Fountain

Water you waiting for? The Gratz Park Fountain is the splashy centerpiece of Lexington’s oldest residential district. Surrounded by leafy trees and historic homes, this bubbling beauty is the perfect blend of charm and chill—no coins required, but wishes encouraged!

How the Transylvania University Scavenger Hunt works

Just grab your phone—no guide needed! Open our app to join the Transylvania University Scavenger Hunt adventure. Solve riddles, complete photo challenges at historic spots, earn points for your team, and compete on a real-time leaderboard. Discover Lexington like never before!

team building scavenger hunt
team building scavenger hunt
team building scavenger hunt
team building scavenger hunt
Map of scavenger hunt walking tour for The Transy Trek

More details

Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.55 Mi (2.5 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For The Transy Trek

The Transylvania University Scavenger Hunt is perfect for birthdays, bachelorettes, dates or any group outing in Lexington. Make memories exploring campus together with fun missions and unique challenges! Customize your hunt with team roles or custom clues—great for team bonding or weekend adventures. Whether it is a Wildcats celebration or just friends looking for laughs, every event gets it's own twist.

team building event

Transylvania University Scavenger Hunt Team Building Scavenger Hunts

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

Earn The Transylvania University Scavenger Hunt High Score

Ready to show off your smarts? On the Transylvania University Scavenger Hunt adventure, every player receives interactive photo challenges at places like Old Morrison or trivia missions near Gratz Park Fountain. Team up to solve riddles and climb Lexington’s leaderboard—bragging rights await those who master campus exploration games!

1
Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2469
2
For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2366
3
1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2116

Do you have what it takes to be a Transylvania University Scavenger Hunt champion?

ticket
Get Tickets

Reviews for Transylvania University Scavenger Hunt: The Transy Trek

5 star reviews

Bringing out-of-town friends to explore Transy Town with this scavenger hunt gave us a fun way to see historic gems like Old Morrison and Gratz Park Fountain together.

Rowan McAllister

5 star reviews

If you want fresh things to do in Bat City, try the Transylvania University scavenger hunt. Learning about Mary Todd Lincoln House was definitely a highlight for me.

Sabrina Keller

5 star reviews

Loved this outdoor adventure by ScavengerHunt.com around Transylvania University. Discovering murals near Mitchell Fine Arts Center was one of many things to do on campus.

Malcolm Hutton

5 star reviews

As a date idea in Transy Town, the scavenger hunt made for an awesome walking tour. Solving clues at the Bookstore and Kentucky Theatre kept us laughing together.

Elsie Manning

5 star reviews

Exploring the Bat City campus on this scavenger hunt was such a blast. The Old Morrison and Gratz Park Fountain stops were family favorites and truly unique.

Graham Dawson

5 star reviews

ScavengerHunt.com made our tour of Transylvania University neighborhood exciting Learning about murals plaques and history by foot was way more fun than any typical campus tour

Wesley Frost

5 star reviews

The Lexington uniHunt Hunt is such a unique thing to do in Bat City From the Bookstore to historic Old Morrison every challenge was engaging A must for tourists visiting town

Tessa Marin

5 star reviews

Exploring the Heart of Kentucky was so much fun The outdoor hunt around Transylvania University took us to cool landmarks like Kentucky Theatre and hidden gems along campus paths

Lila Sparks

5 star reviews

I surprised my partner with a date on the Transy campus walking tour We laughed through trivia at Mitchell Fine Arts Center and ended our adventure near Mary Todd Lincoln House

Graham Sawyer

5 star reviews

My family and I had a blast on the Lexington Scavenger Hunt in Bat City We solved creative clues while stopping at Gratz Park Fountain and Old Morrison for group photos

Camille Benton

5 star reviews

If you are searching for things to do in Lex Vegas, this walking tour mixes history with adventure. Loved cracking clues at Gratz Park Fountain along the way.

Erin Vaughn

5 star reviews

Exploring Transylvania U on foot was so much fun. From clever missions at Kentucky Theatre to historic stops at the bookstore, I discovered new points of interest.

Reed Ellison

5 star reviews

Enjoyed uncovering fun riddles in the heart of College Corner. This outdoor scavenger hunt was perfect for seeing murals and hunting for plaques near Old Morrison.

Sadie Bristol

5 star reviews

Took my date on the Scavenger Hunt around campus and we had a blast at Mary Todd Lincoln House and Mitchell Fine Arts Center. Bluegrass U is full of surprises.

Declan Foster

5 star reviews

We had an amazing family adventure exploring Transy with the Lexington uniHunt Hunt. The Old Morrison and Gratz Park Fountain clues were big hits for everyone.

Mallory Brighton

5 star reviews

Looking for things to do in Lexvegas This walking tour with Lexington uniHunt Hunt made discovering points of interest like the Bookstore surprisingly fun

Arianna Colter

5 star reviews

I never realized how much history Bleed Blue Lane had until this scavenger hunt Each clue showed off hidden gems from Mary Todd Lincoln House to cool campus art

Gavin Marlow

5 star reviews

The Scavenger Hunt with ScavengerHunt.com is perfect for an outdoor day in Bat Country Our team loved racing by Mitchell Fine Arts Center solving fun challenges

Sierra Winslow

5 star reviews

My partner and I tried Lexington uniHunt Hunt for a date around Transylvania U and it felt like our own little adventure Loved the Gratz Park Fountain stop

Eliot Prentiss

5 star reviews

Exploring the Bat Cave campus was a blast for my family We solved brainy riddles near Old Morrison and giggled at the Kentucky Theatre photo missions together

Camille Dorsey

FAQs.

Other great activities

Unlock An Extra 10% OFF Your First Order
You're Halfway To An Extra 10% OFF
Sign up for emails & texts to get your code
Woohoo! An Extra 10% OFF discount has been applied...
By submitting this form, you agree to receive recurring automated promotional and personalized marketing text messages (e.g. cart reminders) at the cell number used when signing up. Consent is not a condition of any purchase. Msg frequency varies. Msg and data rates may apply. Reply HELP for help and STOP to cancel. First time users only. Does not apply to custom events. By submitting, you agree to receive recurring automated promotional/personalized marketing text messages (e.g. cart reminders). Msg/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to cancel.