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Detroit Scavenger Hunt: Midtown Groove

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Two hours. One epic Detroit adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Detroit 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 Detroit. This top rated Detroit scavenger hunt is 1.88 miles and has 7 stops.

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Activity Info: Midtown Groove

Culture thrives here like nowhere else in Michigan. On today's epic scavenger hunt of Detroit, we make a loop around dazzling Midtown in search of art museums, theaters and other great cultural institutions. Along the way you'll find art old and new, meet some of history's greatest thinkers and hit the books at one of the state's "Big Three." It's time to strap on those walking shoes, round up some friends and book your Midtown Detroit scavenger hunt today!

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

Some of what you'll see: Wayne State's Old Main, Detroit Institute of Arts, The Majestic Theatre

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How It Works: Midtown Groove

Explore Detroit 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: 5020 John R St, Detroit, MI 48202, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.88 Mi (3.03 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Competitive Fun

Extra Admissions: None


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Whether you're heading out for a weekend getaway, throwing a surprise birthday party for your best friend, or celebrating your bachelorette party, the fun never stops with ScavengerHunt.com.

Our Detroit 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 Detroit 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 Detroit leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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This is a nice walk down Woodward and Cass. Get to see some great sites, some history, along the way some greaf restaurants and cafes.

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Using ScavengerHunt.com made our exploration of Midtown so easy and enjoyable. We loved solving puzzles while enjoying beautiful sights!

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There is so much to do in Midtown and this scavenger hunt really showcased it well. I loved learning about each location along the way!

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This walking tour through Midtown was delightful. The blend of history at places like Wayne Tower made it memorable for everyone involved.

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What a great time we had on this Midtown scavenger hunt! It felt like an adventure uncovering all that this vibrant area has to offer.

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A fantastic experience for tourists wanting to explore Detroit's points of interest. The historic buildings along the route were impressive.

Michael G.

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This scavenger hunt in Detroit was such a fun way to see the city! The art and architecture left us in awe as we walked through Midtown.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the Midtown neighborhood was amazing. Each stop, from Detroit’s Main Library to Wayne State University, offered unique history.

David W.

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The outdoor activity around Midtown was refreshing. Walking by the Cathedral Church of St. Paul made this Detroit scavenger hunt unforgettable.

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What a fun date idea in the Motor City! We enjoyed strolling past Wayne Tower and discovering hidden gems together on this scavenger hunt.

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I had a blast exploring the Detroit scavenger hunt. The Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit was a highlight for my family and we loved every moment.

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I loved this scavenger hunt walking tour! It was such an engaging way to explore Midtown's rich history and artistic flair.

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This walking tour through Midtown was exactly what we needed. We got to see historic buildings and enjoy some fresh air along the way.

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The scavenger hunt was an amazing experience! It made exploring Midtown so much fun, especially visiting iconic spots like the library.

Ava M.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around Detroit. The art scene at the Museum of Contemporary Art is truly vibrant!

Liam G.

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This was such a fun thing to do in Detroit. I loved discovering hidden gems like Hillberry Theatre while enjoying our scavenger hunt adventure.

Olivia D.

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Exploring the Midtown neighborhood was a highlight. The architecture is stunning, especially around Wayne State University and the Main Library.

James B.

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What a great outdoor activity in Midtown. The walking tour took us to beautiful spots like Hillberry Theatre and the Detroit Institute of Arts.

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This Detroit scavenger hunt was a perfect date idea. We enjoyed the art at the Museum of Contemporary Art and strolled around Wayne State.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Detroit Institute of Arts and Main Library on this fun scavenger hunt with my family in Midtown.

Emily J.

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Loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app for this adventure in Midtown! It guided us perfectly through all the historic sites we wanted to see.

Chris L.

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So many things to do in Detroit! This scavenger hunt walking tour made it easy to discover new places like the Michigan Science Center.

Megan H.

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This walking tour through Midtown was delightful. I enjoyed learning about the history while wandering past iconic buildings like Wayne State University.

Kevin R.

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We had an incredible time on this Midtown scavenger hunt. It offered just the right mix of challenge and exploration through historic spots.

Laura M.

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A fantastic way for tourists to explore points of interest in Detroit. The Cathedral Church of St. Paul is truly a gem worth visiting.

Daniel G.

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This Detroit scavenger hunt was such a fun way to see hidden gems around the city. Wayne Tower really stood out with its unique architecture.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the highlights of Midtown was amazing. The Detroit Main Library had so much character, I can't believe I hadn't visited before.

David B.

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What a great outdoor activity in Midtown! Walking around the Michigan Science Center was both fun and educational for my family.

Sarah W.

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This scavenger hunt was perfect for our date in the Motor City. We loved discovering Wayne State University and its beautiful campus.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring Midtown on this Detroit scavenger hunt. The Cathedral Church of St. Paul was stunning and the history is fascinating.

Emily J.

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Loved using ScavengerHunt.com for our adventure! It made exploring Midtown feel like an interactive game filled with surprises.

Kevin A.

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If you're looking for things to do in Detroit, this is it! The scavenger hunt led us to amazing places like the Cathedral Church of St. Paul.

Megan W.

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We enjoyed this walking tour through Midtown neighborhood so much. It felt like an exciting treasure hunt with friends!

James R.

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This was such a great scavenger hunt in Midtown. I loved solving puzzles while walking through beautiful historic sites.

Laura M.

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A fantastic experience for tourists wanting to explore points of interest around Detroit. The mix of history and art made it special.

Chris G.

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What a fun way to see Detroit! This scavenger hunt took us to cool spots we never knew existed, making it an unforgettable adventure.

Jessica D.

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Exploring Midtown was a highlight for me. The architecture and art at the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit are truly stunning.

David B.

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The outdoor activity was perfect for a sunny day. Walking around Midtown and visiting the Michigan Science Center was such a joy.

Sarah W.

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This was a great date idea in Midtown. We loved discovering hidden gems like the Hillberry Theatre while enjoying quality time together.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Cathedral Church of St. Paul on this fun Detroit scavenger hunt.

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Midtown Groove 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: Detroit Institute of Arts, Wayne State's Old Main, The Majestic Theatre. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Detroit team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Midtown Groove scavenger hunt into the engaging, energizing team building activity your company needs. Our team can customize any team building scavenger hunt to include a tailored route, a special starting and ending location, custom questions about your company, and your logo. Click here for more info on how to start your Detroit team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Detroit scavenger hunt or any ScavengerHunt.com city scavenger hunt (we have more than 400 hunts in cities across the globe). After securing your tickets, choose the city you want to explore. Download the Let's Roam app (our awesome parent company), select your adventure/activity, and start your epic journey!
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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