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Wilkes University Scavenger Hunt: The Great Wilkes Wander

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Experience the Wilkes University scavenger hunt adventure in the heart of Diamond City! Explore campus on foot, solve riddles at Capin Hall, complete missions at Farley Library, and snap photos at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. This interactive campus-based game is perfect for teamwork, sightseeing, and friendly competition—no guides or set pace

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Wilkes-Barre. This top rated Wilkes University Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.73 miles and has 6 stops.

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Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 1.18 KM (0.73 Mi)
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Wilkes University Scavenger Hunt: The Great Wilkes Wander
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Clock duration icon Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Map distance icon Distance 1.18 KM (0.73 Mi)
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Experience the Wilkes University scavenger hunt adventure in the heart of Diamond City! Explore campus on foot, solve riddles at Capin Hall, complete missions at Farley Library, and snap photos at the Dorothy Dickson Darte Center. This interactive campus-based game is perfect for teamwork, sightseeing, and friendly competition—no guides or set pace

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Wilkes-Barre. This top rated Wilkes University Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 0.73 miles and has 6 stops.

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Stark Learning Center

Discover a hidden gem of the Anthracite Capital on your Wilkes University scavenger hunt adventure. Solve riddles, snap photos, and uncover fun facts about campus history and architecture. Local trivia: students call this spot the Coal Region crossroads.

Dorothy Dickson Darte Center for the Performing Arts

This stop on your Wilkes University scavenger hunt brings you to a Luzerne County Hub favorite. Test your puzzle-solving skills with clues about local art and university traditions. Did you know: mascot paw prints are hidden nearby for good luck?

Capin Hall

Uncover historic buildings and scenic corners on your Wilkes University scavenger hunt adventure. This location is packed with fun facts and missions that highlight campus architecture. Local tip: alumni love taking photos here during graduation.

Kirby Hall

Explore a landmark where Mohegan Sun Arena Area energy meets campus spirit on your Wilkes University scavenger hunt adventure. Expect brainy clues, teamwork, and lots of laughter as you solve local trivia missions outdoors.

Eugene Shedden Farley Library

Your Wilkes University scavenger hunt adventure takes you to a site near Steamtown—famous for it's unique architecture and hidden gems. Test your knowledge with trivia about campus legends and Coal Region history.

Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA

Find yourself at a scenic Susquehanna Riverfront location during your Wilkes University scavenger hunt adventure. Take on photo challenges while learning quirky facts about Wyoming Valley's role in university lore.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 190 S River St, Plains, PA 18705, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 0.73 Mi (1.18 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


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How the Wilkes University Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and gather your crew—getting started is easy! Use our app to follow clues, solve riddles, complete photo challenges, and earn points as you explore Wilkes University on foot. Compete against other teams on the leaderboard while discovering hidden gems across campus. No schedules—just spontaneous fun wherever your curiosity leads.

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Ready to show off your Colonel spirit? During the Wilkes University Scavenger Hunt, each teammate gets interactive photo and trivia challenges at iconic spots like Stark Learning Center and Farley Library. Work together to crack riddles and climb to the top of our leaderboard—bragging rights await those who conquer missions across campus!

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Team: Max Power

Score: 2479
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Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2376
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2126

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Reviews for Wilkes University Scavenger Hunt: The Great Wilkes Wander

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ScavengerHunt.com made exploring Diamond City so easy. The hunt led us to hidden gems like Farley Library and gave visitors a fresh way to see points of interest on foot.

Marcus Hayes

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Loved exploring Colonel Country on this interactive game. The Dorothy Darte Center was a highlight, and each clue revealed more about Wilkes University traditions.

Jenna Sullivan

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The Wilkes U scavenger hunt is a top outdoor activity. Uncovering campus history by Capin Hall and tackling creative clues made it one of my favorite things to do nearby.

Theo Briggs

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Great date idea in the River City. Strolling past Kirby Hall and the YMCA on this walking tour made for a memorable adventure around Wilkes University.

Riley Donovan

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My family had a blast with the Wilkes University Scavenger Hunt. Exploring spots like Farley Library and Stark Learning Center was both fun and educational for everyone.

Clara Merritt

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The ScavengerHunt.com app made exploring River Street Row so easy. This was my favorite thing to do for tourists wanting a fun Wilkes University walking tour packed with points of interest.

Tabitha Greer

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Loved seeing all the university history on this scavenger hunt adventure. The Eugene Shedden Farley Library is perfect for trivia fans searching for interesting things to do in Wilkes-Barre.

Gavin Foley

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If you want an outdoor activity in College Hill, try this walking tour. The Wilkes University campus has hidden gems like the Darte Center and YMCA waiting to be found.

Raina Hughes

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Wilkes U is full of surprises. My partner and I took on the scavenger hunt for a date idea and laughed while solving riddles around Capin Hall and the Stark Learning Center.

Seth Brady

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Exploring Colonel Country with my family was such a memorable day. We loved the Wilkes University Scavenger Hunt and finding clues near Kirby Hall and Farley Library.

Miriam Palmer

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I never realized how much L-Burg had until this scavenger hunt We explored iconic spots like Family YMCA and found creative campus photo challenges

Langston Rivers

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So many great things to do at Wilkes U The tour showed us hidden gems from Dorothy Darte Center to Stark Learning This is perfect for tourists and locals alike

Alyssa Grove

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The walking tour around Eugene Farley Library and Kirby Hall felt like a real-life treasure hunt Loved discovering university history along the way

Felix Carmichael

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Took my partner on a date through Wilkes U and we loved solving riddles near Capin Hall The hunt is a unique thing to do in the River Commons

Russell Dunham

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Exploring the Colonel Corner with my family was a blast ScavengerHunt.com made the Wilkes University scavenger hunt adventure so fun for everyone

Marina Hobbes

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Using ScavengerHunt.com to explore Wilkes University was fantastic. From learning history at Stark Center to finding murals near YMCA, it is now my top thing to do in town.

Maeve Rutledge

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As a visitor, this walking tour let me see hidden gems like Dorothy Dickson Darte and Farley Library. It is definitely one of the coolest things to do in Colonel Country.

Graham Avery

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The Wilkes-Barre Scavenger Hunt was an awesome outdoor activity around Wilkes U. We enjoyed seeing Kirby Hall and tackling quirky challenges by Capin Hall.

Lena Sherman

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My partner and I did the hunt for a date in Riverfront City. Solving missions near the YMCA and Darte Center was a creative twist on a classic campus stroll.

River Landry

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I loved exploring Colonel Country with my family on the Wilkes University scavenger hunt. The clues at Stark and Farley Library made it a fun adventure for all ages.

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