Pekin Scavenger Hunt: Peeking Around Pekin
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Get ready for a Pekin scavenger hunt adventure through the vibrant downtown, also known as the Marigold Capital of the World and Pekin Dragon Country! This self-guided walking tour leads your team on fun missions, riddles, and challenges past city center icons. Discover history, compete, and explore at your own pace!
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Pekin. This top rated Pekin Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 2.11 miles and has 8 stops.
About This Hunt
Over 1000 people completed this hunt
About This Hunt
Get ready for a Pekin scavenger hunt adventure through the vibrant downtown, also known as the Marigold Capital of the World and Pekin Dragon Country! This self-guided walking tour leads your team on fun missions, riddles, and challenges past city center icons. Discover history, compete, and explore at your own pace!
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Pekin. This top rated Pekin Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 2.11 miles and has 8 stops.
Stops on this hunt
St Louis Peoria and Northern Train Depot
Uncover Pekin's quirky past as you stroll through the Marigold Capital of the World. This scavenger hunt adventure brings you to hidden gems and local art, with fun facts and photo challenges at every turn.
Everett McKinley Dirksen Statue
Dive into Pekin Chautauqua Home's lively streets where your team will solve puzzles and snap photos. Discover local trivia about Tazewell County Seat while enjoying a fun way to explore this historic neighborhood.
Central Illinois Community Solar Model
Explore the Mineral Springs Park Hub, a favorite for scavenger hunt fans. Solve riddles near iconic landmarks and enjoy outdoor activities while learning about Pekin's unique history—locals say the ducks here are legendary.
Fountain in Mineral Springs Park
Wander through Illinois River Town streets, discovering art and architecture unique to Pekin. Each mission brings you closer to local attractions and reveals stories only longtime residents know.
Carl Herget House
Test your wits in Coal Mining Heritage City by tackling local trivia and creative challenges. The hunt weaves Pekin’s rich history into every stop—did you know some alleys still hint at old mining days?
Phenomenon Sculpture
Step into Avanti's Dome City for a scavenger hunt filled with laughter and discovery. Find hidden gems around every corner, from historic buildings to playful murals that locals cherish.
Arcade Building
Navigate Veterans Memorial Arena Area during your scavenger hunt adventure—where teamwork uncovers local legends and photo ops abound. It is said some clues even reference famous arena moments!
Pekin, IL - The Marigold City
Journey through Gateway to Peoria Metro, solving riddles tied to city tours and neighborhood lore. Each location offers new experiences—locals whisper about secret murals waiting for sharp-eyed hunters.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: 1401 Royal Ave, Pekin, IL 61554, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 2.11 Mi (3.4 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
How the Pekin Scavenger Hunt works
Grab your phone and rally your crew in downtown Pekin! Open our app to start solving riddles, snapping photos at iconic spots like Mineral Springs Park Fountain, and earning points along the way. Compete with other teams on the city-wide leaderboard as you explore hidden gems from Carl Herget House to the Phenomenon Sculpture—fun has never been simpler or more mobile!
Earn The Pekin Scavenger Hunt High Score
Craving competition? On the Pekin Scavenger Hunt adventure, each teammate gets interactive trivia and photo challenges at places like Everett McKinley Dirksen Statue or Arcade Building. Work together to solve riddles and climb to the top of our leaderboard—bragging rights await those who conquer downtown's best missions!
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Reviews for Pekin Scavenger Hunt: Peeking Around Pekin
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
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
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
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
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
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
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
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
James Macie
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