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Hays Scavenger Hunt: Historical Downtown Hays Hysteria Hunt

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Two hours. One epic Hays adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Hays you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Hays. This top rated Hays scavenger hunt is 0.59 miles and has 3 stops.

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Activity Info: Historical Downtown Hays Hysteria Hunt

Home to cobbled streets, friendly southern hospitality, an impressive 27 churches, and Fort Hays State University, Hays is your textbook American town. But, before you turn the page, there's also a rich history full of intrigue hidden just below the town's surface. And there's no better way to uncover the town's secrets than on board this historical Hays scavenger hunt.

Your hunt begins at an outdoor pavilion. Created by the locals for the locals, it's the perfect place to get your bearings, learn a bit about the town's history, and embrace the friendly culture Hays is known for. Next up, a trip to a theatre-turned-event venue brings you back to the 1950s and challenges you to take in your surroundings quickly to earn top points. As you continue to explore the Historical Downtown, beautiful century-old churches provide an idyllic backdrop to take iconic team photos.

Be sure to stay at the top of your game, though. One wrong turn, and you'll watch your points run away like the glory days of the Wild West. If you've found yourself in Hays and are ready for an hour of epic fun and learning, this scavenger hunt in Hays is for you!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the , and history of Hays.

Some of what you'll see: St Joseph's Catholic Church, Fox Pavilion

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How It Works: Historical Downtown Hays Hysteria Hunt

Explore Hays like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.

Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 117 E 10th St, Hays, KS 67601, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 0.59 Mi (0.95 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Competitive Fun

Extra Admissions: None


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Our Hays scavenger hunts are endlessly customizable. Unlock unique challenge types, roles, and other special features as you have a blast, no matter the occassion.

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Earn The Hays Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the Hays leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: Max Power

Score: 2468
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2115

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I absolutely loved using the app for this scavenger hunt. It guided us through beautiful spots in Historical Downtown seamlessly.

Kevin L.

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This is definitely one of the best things to do in Hays. Exploring each location felt like an adventure full of surprises!

Megan H.

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We enjoyed a lovely walking tour through Historical Downtown. Each stop, especially at Hays Outdoor Pavilion, was filled with charm.

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What an amazing experience! This historical downtown scavenger hunt had us engaged from start to finish with its unique challenges.

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A must-do for tourists! The Hays scavenger hunt showcases points of interest like the Veterans Memorial and Fox Pavilion beautifully.

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This scavenger hunt was such a fun thing to do in Hays. I loved uncovering interesting facts while enjoying the local scenery.

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Exploring the Historical Downtown neighborhood was a highlight. The architecture at St Joseph's Catholic Church is stunning and rich in history.

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What a great outdoor activity in Historical Downtown. The scavenger hunt made walking around so much fun while learning about history.

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Had a fantastic date in the heart of Hays. The scavenger hunt took us to hidden gems like Fox Pavilion and the Outdoor Pavilion.

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The Hays scavenger hunt was perfect for our family. We loved exploring the Veterans Memorial and St Joseph's Catholic Church together.

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I loved using ScavengerHunt.com for our adventure around town. Exploring places like St Joseph's Church made it all worthwhile!

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What a unique thing to do in Hays! This scavenger hunt walking tour gave us insights into local history while having so much fun together.

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This was a fantastic walking tour of Historical Downtown. The app made it easy to navigate and learn about each location along the way!

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Had an amazing time on this great Historical Downtown scavenger hunt. It was engaging and really brought out the area's charm!

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A perfect way for tourists to see points of interest around Hays. I loved discovering places like Fox Pavilion that I would have missed otherwise.

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This was such a fun thing to do in Hays. The scavenger hunt led us to beautiful murals and historic buildings that made our day special.

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Exploring the Historical Downtown neighborhood was a highlight of my day. Each stop on the Hays scavenger hunt revealed fascinating stories.

Jake D.

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The Hays scavenger hunt was an awesome outdoor activity. We soaked up the sun while learning about local history at the Outdoor Pavilion.

Sarah B.

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What a fun date idea in Hays! We enjoyed walking around the historical spots, especially the Veterans Memorial and Fox Pavilion.

Mark S.

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I had a blast exploring the Hays scavenger hunt with my family. The kids loved the challenges and we discovered hidden gems like St Joseph's.

Emily J.

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Loved using ScavengerHunt.com for this adventure! It was a fantastic way to explore our charming neighborhood while having fun.

Brian C.

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This is a must-do thing in Hays! The scavenger hunt led us to wonderful art and architecture we never noticed before.

Megan H.

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What an amazing walking tour through Historical Downtown! The app made it easy to navigate while enjoying local history.

David L.

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We had so much fun on this Historical Downtown scavenger hunt. It made learning about our city engaging and memorable.

Jessica G.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Hays. The Veterans Memorial really stood out during our adventure.

Chris M.

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This scavenger hunt was such a fun thing to do in the heart of Hays. I loved discovering all the historic spots we usually overlook.

Laura W.

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Exploring Historical Downtown was a delight. Each stop, especially Fox Pavilion, revealed fascinating stories about our town.

Michael B.

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The Hays scavenger hunt is an awesome outdoor activity. Walking around the Outdoor Pavilion was refreshing and full of history.

Sarah D.

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What a fun date idea in Historic Downtown Hays! We enjoyed solving puzzles and discovering hidden gems like St Joseph's Catholic Church.

Jake S.

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I had a blast exploring Hays with the scavenger hunt. The Veterans Memorial was a touching highlight and perfect for families.

Emily J.

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Using ScavengerHunt.com made exploring Historical Downtown easy and engaging. I loved every moment of this unique adventure!

Brian L.

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If you're looking for things to do in Hays, this is it! The scavenger hunt took us on an adventure through charming historic sites.

Ashley H.

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The walking tour aspect of this scavenger hunt made it even better. I loved strolling through Historical Downtown while solving puzzles.

David R.

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I really enjoyed this historical scavenger hunt in downtown Hays. It was well organized and made learning about our history so much fun!

Laura M.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Hays. The Veterans Memorial was particularly moving and beautifully maintained.

Michael G.

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This was such a fun thing to do in Hays. The scavenger hunt led us to beautiful spots like St Joseph's Catholic Church that we had never seen before.

Jessica D.

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Exploring Historical Downtown was a highlight for me. Each stop like Hays Outdoor Pavilion offered fascinating stories about our town's past.

James B.

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The Hays scavenger hunt was an amazing outdoor activity. Walking through Historical Downtown, we soaked up the history and fresh air.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Hays. We enjoyed wandering around the Fox Pavilion and discovering hidden gems along the way.

Mark S.

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I had a blast exploring the Hays scavenger hunt with my family. The kids loved finding clues at St Joseph's Catholic Church and the Veterans Memorial.

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Historical Downtown Hays Hysteria Hunt will help you discover new exciting things, taking you to popular attractions and secret sites even the locals don't know about. We'll lead you to 'must-see' landmarks and treasures including: Fox Pavilion, St Joseph's Catholic Church. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
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Every scavenger hunt, whether in your home or outside, is designed to bring teams together. Outdoor hunts are a fun way to explore with your friends and family and help groups see the city in an exciting new way. Our In-Home hunts are designed to help kill boredom and help you learn more about each other. Be prepared to learn something new and have a great time. Our software helps us customize your scavenger hunt to your tastes as you solve clues. At the end of your hunt, you'll be ready to do it in another city! Get Your Gift or Tickets
Your scavenger hunt will lead your group across town to the best-known landmarks as well as hidden gems. Along the way, you and your teammates will complete fun photo challenges, test your knowledge of local trivia, and solve riddles that will bring your entire group together. ScavengerHunt.com by Let's Roam is a great way to explore a new city or learn more about an old favorite. Learn how it works.
Yes, our scavenger hunts are socially distant and outdoors. Questions are hidden on plaques, statues, and more outside. You won’t enter buildings and will only interact with your family/friend bubble. These wacky walking adventures are the perfect way to explore in a safe manner. Your group can pause at any time and take a break. Challenges are often off the beaten path and away from heavily trafficked tourist attractions.
Our one-of-a-kind in-home scavenger hunts help you, your friends, family or date explore, discover, and connect. All you’ll need is your phone, your team, and your home. The interactive Let’s Roam app will present you with a series of challenges and questions ranging in difficulty and point value.
Our scavenger hunt tickets are flexible and can be used in any of our locations for up to two years. When you purchase as a gift you will receive an instant printable card for the recipient.
Our scavenger hunts take about 2 hours. You can pause your scavenger hunt if you'd like to explore a stop on the hunt or get drinks/food along the way.
Whenever you're ready to explore! If you're doing an outdoor hunt, daylight may help you find some clues, you can go any day, any time (even holidays). You will never be asked to go inside buildings on your hunt, so you don't have to worry about business hours. No reservation is required for groups of less than 20.
During your hunt each person will be texted photo challenges, trivia, and other activities for everyone to do together. We recommend purchasing a role for everyone in your group and kids over 6. If a person doesn't have their own device, you can have up to 4 roles on a single device. Our app will let you know when to pass the device to them when it's their turn.

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