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Newark Scavenger Hunt: A Destination In Itself

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Two hours. One epic Newark adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Newark 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 Newark. This top rated Newark scavenger hunt is 2.04 miles and has 6 stops.

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Activity Info: A Destination In Itself

Newark is one of the nationʼs largest air, shipping, and rail hubs, but those who take the time to explore New Jerseyʼs largest city are in for a treat. On todayʼs scavenger hunt of Newark, we explore a wealth of turn of the century sights: the storied buildings, tranquil parks and one of Americaʼs most ambitious sculptures. Along the way, you'll meet a "gutzy" artist, skyhigh architect and two US Presidents! It's time to strap on those walking shoes, round up some friends and book your Newark scavenger hunt today!

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

Some of what you'll see: Military Park, Newark Museum, Essex County Courthouse

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How It Works: A Destination In Itself

Explore Newark 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: 42-50 Park Pl, Newark, NJ 07102, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 2.04 Mi (3.28 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Fun & Historic

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For A Destination In Itself

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 Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: Scoop-A-Boop

Score: 6000
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Team: Allradz

Score: 5800
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The Top Rated Scavenger Hunt In Newark

See our amazing reviews of our Newark scavenger hunt walking tour!

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The app made our scavenger hunt easy and enjoyable as we explored Downtown Newark. Loved visiting places like The Iron Man!

Kevin W.

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If you're looking for things to do in Newark, this scavenger hunt is it! Perfect mix of fun, learning, and exercise around downtown.

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I really enjoyed this walking tour of Downtown Newark. It made exploring feel like an exciting adventure filled with challenges.

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This scavenger hunt in Downtown was amazing! We had so much fun solving puzzles while walking past iconic locations.

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A great way for tourists to experience Newark's historic sites. The scavenger hunt led us to places we would have missed otherwise.

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Newark is such a vibrant city and this scavenger hunt was a fantastic way to see it all. I loved every moment of our exploration.

Jessica D.

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Exploring Downtown Newark was an adventure. Each stop, from First Presbyterian Church to Military Park, offered unique insights into local history.

David B.

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This outdoor activity was perfect for a sunny day in Downtown. I loved discovering hidden gems like The Indian and the Puritan.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Newark. We enjoyed the Military Park and learned so much about the history around us.

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I had a blast exploring Newark with my family on this scavenger hunt. The Iron Man and George Washington statue were highlights for us.

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I really enjoyed using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Downtown. It made exploring historic sites feel like a treasure hunt!

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The scavenger hunt in Newark is definitely something to do if you want adventure. Exploring places like First Presbyterian Church made it memorable.

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This walking tour of Downtown Newark was so much fun! I loved solving puzzles while discovering iconic spots like The Iron Man.

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We had an amazing time on this Downtown scavenger hunt! It was engaging and allowed us to explore historic buildings like the Essex County Courthouse.

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The Newark scavenger hunt is fantastic for tourists. We saw so many points of interest that we would have missed otherwise!

Mason M.

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This scavenger hunt in Newark was an exciting way to experience the city. I loved learning about local history at places like Eberhardt Hall.

Sophia G.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was such a treat. The Indian and the Puritan is a must-see, along with all the historic spots we discovered.

Noah D.

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What a great outdoor activity in the heart of Newark! Walking around to see the Essex County Courthouse was both fun and informative.

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This Newark scavenger hunt was a perfect date idea. We enjoyed uncovering hidden gems like Eberhardt Hall while strolling through downtown.

Liam S.

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I had a blast exploring Newark with my family on this scavenger hunt. The Iron Man and First Presbyterian Church were highlights for us.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Downtown Newark! It made exploring so easy and enjoyable.

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If you're looking for things to do in Newark, this scavenger hunt is it! It combines fun with learning about our city's rich history.

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This walking tour through downtown Newark was one of my favorite activities. Each location brought history alive in such an engaging way.

Ethan H.

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The scavenger hunt in Downtown was amazing! I loved every moment walking around and discovering new things about this vibrant city.

Isabella M.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see Newark's landmarks! The Essex County Courthouse and George Washington statue were real highlights.

Mason G.

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This Newark scavenger hunt was such a fun way to discover points of interest. I never knew about the history behind The Iron Man!

Olivia J.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was a highlight for me. Each stop, from The Indian and the Puritan to the courthouse, revealed hidden gems.

Liam B.

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What a great outdoor activity in the heart of Newark. The Iron Man and other historic spots made this scavenger hunt unforgettable.

Sophia W.

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This Newark scavenger hunt was perfect for our date. We enjoyed the First Presbyterian Church and had fun solving puzzles together.

Jake J.

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I had a blast exploring the Newark scavenger hunt with my family. The Essex County Courthouse was stunning and we loved the George Washington statue.

Emily S.

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I really enjoyed this unique adventure around Downtown. The challenges made it exciting as we discovered landmarks like the George Washington statue.

James W.

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A fantastic scavenger hunt walking tour in Newark. I loved using the app to explore all these historic locations like Military Park!

Laura L.

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This walking tour of Downtown Newark was great! We enjoyed every moment, especially at places like Essex County Courthouse.

Daniel H.

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We had an awesome time on this Downtown scavenger hunt. It was engaging and allowed us to appreciate the historic sites throughout Newark.

Ashley M.

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The Newark scavenger hunt is perfect for tourists wanting to see local points of interest. We learned so much about this vibrant city.

Chris G.

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Such a fun thing to do in Newark! The scavenger hunt led us to incredible spots like Military Park and the Iron Man statue.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was amazing. The Indian and the Puritan had such rich history that made our day unforgettable.

David B.

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This Newark scavenger hunt was a fantastic outdoor activity. Walking around downtown and discovering hidden gems was so refreshing.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the Brick City! We loved solving puzzles while strolling through Military Park and admiring the George Washington statue.

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I had a blast exploring the Newark scavenger hunt with my family. The Essex County Courthouse and Iron Man were highlights for us.

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FAQs.

A Destination In Itself 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: Newark Museum, Military Park, Essex County Courthouse. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Newark team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the A Destination In Itself 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 Newark team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Newark 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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