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Amherst Scavenger Hunt: Amherst Aha Moments Adventure

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Two hours. One epic Amherst adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Amherst 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 Amherst. This top rated Amherst scavenger hunt is 1.29 miles and has 6 stops.

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Activity Info: Amherst Aha Moments Adventure

Get ready to discover the hidden treasures of Amherst, Virginia, on a thrilling scavenger hunt through the charming South neighborhood! As you wander through the historic streets, you'll embark on an exciting adventure filled with fascinating stories and intriguing clues. From the Courage of Frank Padget to the Vietnam Memorial, you'll explore some of the most iconic landmarks and secret spots in town. Don't forget to visit the Kearfortt-Wood House and the Amherst County Bateau and the Thornhill Wagon for a glimpse into the past! Join us on this fun-filled journey where you'll learn about Amherst's rich history and culture while solving exciting challenges with your team. Whether you're a local or a traveler, this is an activity that everyone can enjoy! So gather your friends, family, or colleagues and get ready for an unforgettable experience on the Amherst, Virginia, scavenger hunt. Trust us, it's a blast!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the sights of Amherst.

Some of what you'll see: Amherst Depot, Courage of Frank Padget, Amherst County Bateau

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How It Works: Amherst Aha Moments Adventure

Explore Amherst 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: 164 S Main St, Amherst, VA 24521, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.29 Mi (2.08 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family 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 Amherst 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 Amherst 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 Amherst leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: Max Power

Score: 2453
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2350
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2100

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app on our journey through South. It made exploring so much easier and more interactive!

Chris L.

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The scavenger hunt walking tour was engaging and educational. We really got to appreciate the rich history of Amherst during our adventure.

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This walking tour through South neighborhood was so enjoyable. I loved every moment spent uncovering secrets at places like The Amherst County Bateau.

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What a fantastic scavenger hunt in South! Every clue led us to amazing historical locations that we would have missed otherwise.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Amherst. I never knew how much history there was until this adventure!

Daniel M.

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The scavenger hunt was such a fun thing to do in this charming city. I loved learning about local history while wandering through beautiful spots.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the South neighborhood was a highlight. Each stop, from The Thornhill Wagon to Thomas Tom Nelson Burford, revealed fascinating history.

David B.

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This outdoor activity was perfect for a sunny day in Amherst. Walking around the historic sites made it an unforgettable experience.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the South neighborhood! We enjoyed solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems like The Courage of Frank Padget.

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I had a blast exploring the Amherst scavenger hunt with my family. The kids loved finding clues at The Amherst Depot and Kearfortt-Wood House.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure around South. It guided us perfectly to all the historic spots we wanted to see.

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If you are looking for things to do in Amherst, this scavenger hunt walking tour is fantastic! It combines fun and education beautifully.

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The walking tour aspect made it even more enjoyable. Exploring the South neighborhood felt like stepping back in time with each location.

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We had an amazing time on this South scavenger hunt. Each stop, especially Thomas Tom Nelson Burford, offered something unique and memorable.

Laura M.

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This scavenger hunt is perfect for tourists wanting to see points of interest in Amherst. We enjoyed every moment discovering new places.

Daniel G.

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What a fun way to spend time in Amherst, also known as the heart of Virginia. The scavenger hunt led us to many interesting spots.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the South neighborhood's hidden gems made for an unforgettable experience. The Amherst Depot is a must-see for history buffs.

David B.

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The scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity around South. Walking through the historic Kearfortt-Wood House was a real treat.

Sarah W.

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This was such a fun date idea in Amherst. We loved solving puzzles while discovering the Courage of Frank Padget together.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the South neighborhood on this scavenger hunt. The Vietnam Memorial was a poignant highlight of our adventure.

Emily J.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in South. It made exploring historic spots like The Amherst Depot super fun!

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If you're looking for things to do in Amherst, this scavenger hunt walking tour is a must! We discovered so many interesting sites along the way.

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The walking tour of the South neighborhood was enjoyable. Each stop brought new insights into local history, especially at Kearfortt-Wood House.

Chris H.

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We had a blast on this South scavenger hunt! It was engaging and educational, making it a perfect outing for friends or family.

Laura M.

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This is an excellent way for tourists to see points of interest around Amherst. We loved visiting The Thornhill Wagon during our adventure.

Daniel G.

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I had such a great time doing this scavenger hunt in Amherst. It felt like an exciting treasure hunt through our charming town.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the South neighborhood was a highlight. The scavenger hunt led us to amazing spots like The Amherst Depot, truly memorable.

David W.

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This outdoor adventure in Amherst was perfect for enjoying the weather while discovering places like Thomas Tom Nelson Burford.

Sarah B.

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What a fun date idea in the South neighborhood. The scavenger hunt took us to hidden gems like The Courage of Frank Padget and we loved it!

Michael S.

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The Amherst scavenger hunt was a fantastic family activity. We explored Kearfortt-Wood House and learned so much about the area's history.

Emily J.

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Loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app for our adventure! It made exploring South so easy and enjoyable while finding cool spots.

Brian W.

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If you're looking for things to do in Amherst, this scavenger hunt walking tour is perfect! Every stop had something unique to offer.

Rachel L.

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This walking tour through South neighborhood was fantastic. We enjoyed every moment and learned so much about local history.

David H.

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We had an amazing time on this South scavenger hunt! It was engaging and educational while we explored together.

Megan M.

5 star reviews

A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Amherst. Each stop, especially Thomas Tom Nelson Burford, was fascinating.

Chris G.

5 star reviews

This scavenger hunt is such a fun thing to do in Amherst. I loved visiting The Thornhill Wagon and learning its history.

Laura D.

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Exploring South neighborhood was a highlight of my week. The historic spots made this scavenger hunt unforgettable.

Jake B.

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The outdoor activity was perfect for a sunny day in South. Walking around and discovering places like the Amherst Depot was delightful.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of South. The scavenger hunt led us to hidden gems like the Courage of Frank Padget.

Mark S.

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I had a blast exploring the Amherst scavenger hunt with my family. The sites like the Vietnam Memorial were truly moving.

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Amherst Aha Moments Adventure 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: Courage of Frank Padget, Amherst Depot, Amherst County Bateau. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
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It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Amherst 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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