University of Colorado Boulder Scavenger Hunt: Buffs on the Move: CU Quest



Dive into a campus-based interactive game at CU Boulder! The University of Colorado Boulder Scavenger Hunt adventure takes you on a walking tour packed with riddles, missions, and challenges. Explore iconic spots like Old Main and Norlin Library as you discover school spirit, teamwork, and Rocky Mountain views.

 This scavenger hunt will help you explore Boulder. This top rated University of Colorado Boulder Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.50 miles and has 5 stops.

 

 Activity Info: Buffs on the Move: CU Quest


Boulder is the Rocky Mountain Gateway—famous for the Flatirons, Pearl Street Mall, and vibrant university life. CU Boulder buzzes with energy from students, faculty, and visitors alike. On this campus exploration game, you will solve brainy clues at Imig Music Building, snap photos by Standing Stone No. 2, and hunt for traditions near Norlin Library. Each mission reveals quirky facts about mascots and student legends. Whether you are new to town or a lifelong Buffs fan, the University of Colorado Boulder Scavenger Hunt makes every city center stroll feel fresh. Locals rediscover hidden gems; visitors get an unforgettable university tour full of fun challenges.


 You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.



 Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt


 Imig Music Building


 Discover a fun way to explore CU Boulder with a scavenger hunt adventure. Solve riddles, snap photos, and learn quirky trivia about the Flatirons and campus landmarks. Enjoy teamwork and outdoor missions as you walk the university grounds.



 CU Book Store


 Uncover the spirit of CU Boulder on this scavenger hunt adventure. Follow clues past Boulder Creek Path and historic buildings, learning fun facts about the Rocky Mountain Gateway while completing creative outdoor challenges.



 Standing Stone No. 2


 Join a University of Colorado Boulder scavenger hunt for lots of fun exploring landmarks like Eldorado Canyon. Solve puzzles, uncover history, and enjoy teamwork as you discover local trivia unique to Buffs fans.



 Norlin Library


 Take part in an outdoor activity that brings CU Boulder's mascot spirit alive. This scavenger hunt adventure leads you to attractions like Celestial Seasonings Tour while testing your knowledge with fun riddles and teamwork-based challenges.



 Old Main


 Experience the thrill of puzzle-solving at CU Boulder during your scavenger hunt adventure. Stroll past iconic sites, uncover hidden gems, and snap photos while learning about the university's rich history and vibrant student life.


How the University of Colorado Boulder Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and start exploring CU Boulder with our easy-to-use app! Solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and uncover campus secrets as you walk from landmark to landmark. Earn points for every mission completed—compete against other teams on our leaderboard while discovering Boulder's best sights in real time.
More details

Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 1020 18th St, Boulder

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 Buffs on the Move: CU Quest

The University of Colorado Boulder Scavenger Hunt is perfect for birthdays, bachelorette parties, team outings or spontaneous weekend adventures in downtown Boulder! Make memories while solving unique challenges around iconic campus landmarks. Customize your hunt: set your pace, choose team roles or add custom trivia missions. Great for dates or bonding with friends—every group outing becomes a fun competition filled with teamwork and laughs!



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Earn The University of Colorado Boulder Scavenger Hunt High Score

Craving some friendly rivalry? During the University of Colorado Boulder Scavenger Hunt adventure, each player gets interactive missions—like snapping photos at Norlin Library or answering trivia at Old Main! Work together to solve riddles across campus hotspots for bragging rights atop Boulder's leaderboard.



 

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 Reviews for University of Colorado Boulder Scavenger Hunt: Buffs on the Move: CU Quest



 As a tourist in Buff Central, this Scavenger Hunt by ScavengerHunt.com let me see points of interest like Standing Stone No 2 while learning quirky facts about college history.


 Emery Holt


 The walking tour around University Hill gave me new appreciation for CU spirit. Solving riddles by the Book Store made it one of my favorite things to do in Buff Country.


 Callie Russo


 This campus-based adventure around Ralphie Land was the perfect outdoor activity. The clues led us past murals at Norlin Library and through hidden corners near Old Main.


 Keegan Wells


 Took my date to Buff Town on this Scavenger Hunt and we had so much fun at the Imig Music Building and Standing Stone No 2. Great way to spark conversation and teamwork.


 Mallory Pierce


 Exploring the CU Buffs campus on the Boulder uniHunt Hunt was a blast for our family. From Norlin Library to Old Main, every puzzle made us laugh and learn together.


 Carson Winters


 I loved using ScavengerHunt.com to explore University of Colorado Boulder. From the historic CU Book Store to Imig Music, it is a fantastic tourist activity with cool points of interest.


 Serena Morley


 If you are looking for fun things to do in Buff City, try this campus-based interactive game. We found so many hidden gems like murals near Old Main and learned new facts.


 Callum Benson


 Such an awesome walking tour of the Buffs campus. The Standing Stone No 2 was my favorite stop along this outdoor adventure through Black and Gold Country.


 Avery Winslow


 Had a blast exploring the Hill on this scavenger hunt with ScavengerHunt.com. Great date idea and perfect for checking out Norlin Library and Imig Music Building together.


 Tessa Sheffield


 The Boulder uniHunt Hunt led us to Old Main and the CU Book Store while solving creative clues. It is a great thing to do with family in Buff Town.


 Miles Carver


 This is a top thing to do in Bufftown if you want an outdoor challenge The scavenger hunt led us to campus art spots plaques and unique history around every corner


 Corwin Slate


 ScavengerHunt.com made exploring UC Boulders hidden gems so easy Each stop from Norlin to Old Main felt like uncovering a new story in the Flatirons city


 Mira Shea


 Exploring the Hill on this campus walking tour was awesome Imig Music Building and Standing Stone No 2 were cool historic points we would have missed otherwise


 Darien Lowry


 My partner and I did the scavenger hunt at University of Colorado Boulder and it was such a fun date idea Wandering near the CU Book Store made us feel like real Buffs


 Amara Kincaid


 Boulder uniHunt Hunt was a perfect family adventure We solved creative clues near Old Main and Norlin Library and everyone loved the buffalo spirit


 Hollis Beckett


 For tourists looking for things to do in Boulderland, this scavenger hunt hits all the points of interest like Imig Music Building and Standing Stone No 2 in a super interactive way.


 Griffin Rowe


 I found hidden gems while exploring College Town with ScavengerHunt.com. From Old Main to murals near Norlin Library, this walking tour is packed with interesting history.


 Sadie McAllister


 As an outdoor activity, this campus scavenger hunt really shines. We explored spots like CU Book Store and completed creative challenges all across the College Town neighborhood.


 Harvey Benson


 Took my partner on a Boulder uniHunt Hunt date and we had a blast solving clues by Standing Stone No 2 and Imig Music Building. Truly a fun thing to do in the Hill area.


 Cora Langley


 Exploring the Buffs campus on the Boulder uniHunt Hunt was awesome for our family. The hunt took us past the Norlin Library and even Old Main which my kids loved seeing.


 Miles Everett

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