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From Labs to Legends: The RPI Scavenger Challenge

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Experience a campus-based interactive game at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, Uncle Sam's Hometown. This self-guided scavenger hunt adventure let's you explore the university on foot, solve riddles and missions, and discover iconic spots from Folsom Library to the Aluminum Statue of Uncle Sam. Perfect for teams seeking challenges, fun, and

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Troy. This top rated Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 2.48 miles and has 6 stops.

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From Labs to Legends: The RPI Scavenger Challenge
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Activity Info: From Labs to Legends: The RPI Scavenger Challenge

Troy is known as Collar City and boasts Hudson River views, vibrant downtown life, Victorian architecture strolls, and Capital Region day trips. The city center buzzes with history and school spirit. On your campus tour at RPI, you will uncover trivia at EMPAC, snap photos by West Hall, tackle teamwork missions near Gasholder House, and learn quirky facts about Uncle Sam while exploring hidden corners. Locals rediscover familiar landmarks while visitors get an authentic university tour experience. The hunt is flexible—great for orientation events or spontaneous adventures between classes.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Aluminum Statue of Uncle Sam

Join the hunt at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for lots of fun photo challenges and local trivia. Uncover points of interest like Burden Iron Works Landmark while exploring campus traditions and scenic spots on your guided tour.

EMPAC (Experimental Media & Performing Arts Center)

Experience a Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute scavenger hunt where you will stroll past iconic campus landmarks and Victorian architecture. Solve local trivia, snap photos, and discover hidden gems with every clue. Collar City spirit shines through each mission.

Winslow Chemical Laboratory

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute scavenger hunt brings you to hidden corners and famous locations. Discover Emma Willard School Tours facts, Victorian architecture strolls, and mascot-inspired riddles along your walking adventure.

West Hall

Every stop on this Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute scavenger hunt offers new experiences—find historic sites, enjoy scenic Hudson River views, and complete creative missions inspired by campus sayings and traditions.

Folsom Library

Uncover the best of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute during your scavenger hunt adventure—spot landmarks tied to Collar City lore and test your knowledge with fun puzzles about student life and historic downtown secrets.

Gasholder House

Your Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute scavenger hunt is packed with missions highlighting school spirit, mascot legends, and unique architecture. Each clue reveals more about this Capital Region gem’s vibrant history.

How the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and gather your crew! The Let's Roam app guides you through a campus exploration game across RPI. Solve riddles, complete photo challenges at iconic spots like Winslow Chemical Lab, earn points as you go! Compete with others on the leaderboard while discovering Troy’s hidden gems—all in one walking tour.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: River St, Troy, NY 12180

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 2.48 Mi (3.99 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For From Labs to Legends: The RPI Scavenger Challenge

The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Scavenger Hunt is perfect for birthdays, bachelorette parties, team bonding events or just a weekend adventure in Troy. Whether it is a date night or friends visiting for a city center challenge—you set the pace! Customize your group roles or create unique missions along the way. Every hunt brings fresh teamwork opportunities and memorable moments around every corner.

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Scavenger Hunt Team Building Scavenger Hunts

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

Earn The Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love some friendly rivalry? During the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Scavenger Hunt each teammate tackles interactive photo challenges by Folsom Library or trivia riddles near EMPAC. Work together to top the leaderboard—earn ultimate bragging rights as you conquer missions throughout this historic campus!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2450
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2347
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2097

Do you have what it takes to be a Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Scavenger Hunt champion?

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Reviews for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Scavenger Hunt: From Labs to Legends: The RPI Scavenger Challenge

5 star reviews

This campus-based interactive game is a must-do for tourists. I saw hidden gems like the Folsom Library, solved fun challenges, and found plaques across Tech Valley.

Felix Rowley

5 star reviews

The Troy uniHunt Hunt offered so many things to do around RPI Hilltop. My favorite stop was learning trivia near West Hall and snapping photos at every point of interest.

Jillian Westbrook

5 star reviews

Enjoyed a unique walking tour with friends in the Engineers Corner. Discovering EMPAC and Gasholder House with ScavengerHunt.com was an awesome outdoor activity in Tinker Town.

Marcus Sheffield

5 star reviews

Took my partner on this Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute adventure and it made for a perfect date. The riddles by Winslow Lab and West Hall kept us laughing all afternoon.

Phoebe Markham

5 star reviews

Exploring Troy Tech Valley on the Scavenger Hunt was a highlight for my family. We loved searching around Folsom Library and the Aluminum Uncle Sam statue.

Graham Ellison

5 star reviews

This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!

Carol Hild

5 star reviews

Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party

Pam Fox

5 star reviews

Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city

Scot Branham

5 star reviews

Super fun! Great team building for a great company function

Maggie Silliman

5 star reviews

Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.

Terri Hensen

5 star reviews

So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.

Tania Paddock

5 star reviews

It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.

Joanne Clements

5 star reviews

Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.

Megan Prenc

5 star reviews

Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!

Mike Vigil

5 star reviews

Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.

Stephanie Yencer

5 star reviews

Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.

Ben Rathbone

5 star reviews

Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!

Sabrina Foster

5 star reviews

Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!

Laura Taylor

5 star reviews

SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!

Monica Thomas

5 star reviews

That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!

Howard Usher

5 star reviews

Awesome game -it rocked!!

James Macie

5 star reviews

Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!

Aaron Doman

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