Two hours. One epic Mattoon adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Mattoon 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 Mattoon. This top rated Mattoon scavenger hunt is 1.19 miles and has 8 stops.
Ready to hone your sense of adventure? Get ready for a day filled with thrilling discoveries, laughter, and unforgettable moments on our exciting Mattoon, Illinois, scavenger hunt. Located in the heart of the Downtown neighborhood, this hunt will have you exploring charming historic sites once graced by famous figures, intriguing landmarks that showcase the town‘s colorful past, and experiencing the captivating stories behind each iconic location. Navigate through Mattoon‘s unique blend of history as you wander through sites where General U.S. Grant once walked, examine architectural masterpieces like an old post office and a stunning auditorium, and uncover the source of civility among locals. Who knows? You may even come across Illinois‘ original Burger King or learn a lesser-known tale about Confederate operatives within this quaint community! Book your tickets today to unveil the secrets awaiting you in our amazing Mattoon, Illinois, scavenger hunt!
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the sights of Mattoon.
Some of what you'll see: National Spotlight, Early Days, Grant Command
See these locations plus more on your Mattoon Scavenger Hunt Adventure!
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Explore Mattoon 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.
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: 1701 Charleston Ave, Mattoon, IL 61938, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.19 Mi (1.92 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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 Mattoon leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!
Team: Max Power
Team: For the Lolz
Team: 1st not Last
Do you have what it takes to be a scavenger hunting champion?
See our amazing reviews of our Mattoon scavenger hunt walking tour!
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Kevin H.
If you're looking for things to do in Mattoon, this scavenger hunt walking tour is a must-do experience that you won't regret!
Jessica L.
We enjoyed a great walking tour around downtown Mattoon, uncovering stories behind each location we visited along the way.
David R.
Had an amazing time on this great downtown scavenger hunt. It really brought out the best of what Mattoon has to offer.
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Chris G.
The scavenger hunt in Mattoon was such a fun way to see the city. I loved learning about its history while walking around downtown.
Laura W.
Exploring the historic spots like the Starr Hotel and General U S Grant took Command was definitely a highlight of our day.
Michael D.
This scavenger hunt is a fantastic outdoor activity. Walking through downtown Mattoon made for an enjoyable afternoon.
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A fantastic walking tour through Downtown Mattoon. The app made it easy to follow along and learn about each location we visited.
David W.
I loved this Downtown scavenger hunt! It was engaging and allowed us to explore historic buildings while having fun with friends.
Jessica M.
The scavenger hunt was perfect for tourists wanting to see points of interest in Mattoon. We discovered so much we wouldn't have otherwise.
Chris G.
Mattoon is such a charming city and this scavenger hunt was a fun way to see its unique spots like In the National Spotlight.
Laura D.
Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was a highlight of our day. The history at U.S. Post Office and Civility made it even better.
Michael B.
This scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity around Downtown Mattoon. We loved walking and discovering hidden gems along the way.
Sarah W.
What a fun date idea in the heart of Mattoon. We enjoyed visiting Illinois’ Original Burger King and solving puzzles together.
Jake J.
I had a blast exploring Mattoon on the scavenger hunt. The sites like General U. S Grant took Command were fascinating for my family.
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If you're looking for things to do in Mattoon, this scavenger hunt walking tour is a must! Great way to spend time outdoors with friends.
Ashley W.
I enjoyed this walking tour of Downtown Mattoon. It felt great to explore while solving puzzles and learning about local history.
Kevin M.
The Downtown scavenger hunt was an amazing experience! It combined history with fun challenges that kept us engaged throughout.
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This scavenger hunt is perfect for tourists wanting to see points of interest around Mattoon. The app made it easy to navigate through Downtown.
Daniel M.
Such a fun thing to do in Mattoon! I loved uncovering stories behind places like Illinois’ Original Burger King during our adventure.
Jessica G.
Exploring the Downtown neighborhood on this scavenger hunt was a highlight for me. Each stop, from the U.S. Post Office to General Grant's command site, was fascinating.
David W.
The Mattoon scavenger hunt is a great outdoor activity. Walking around Downtown while learning about history was refreshing and enjoyable.
Sarah B.
What a fun date idea in Mattoon! The scavenger hunt brought us closer as we explored historic spots like the Starr Hotel together.
Michael S.
I had a blast exploring the Mattoon scavenger hunt with my kids. It was family friendly and we loved discovering hidden gems in Downtown.
Emily J.
I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in downtown Mattoon. It made exploring so much easier and more engaging!
Brian L.
If you're looking for things to do in Mattoon, this scavenger hunt walking tour is perfect! Great way to enjoy time outdoors with friends.
Megan C.
This walking tour through downtown Mattoon was delightful. Each stop revealed something new about our charming city and its past.
Chris H.
I really enjoyed this great downtown scavenger hunt. It brought together history and fun challenges, making it an unforgettable experience.
Laura M.
A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around Mattoon. The Early Days spot had some interesting stories to share.
Daniel G.
This scavenger hunt is such a fun thing to do in the heart of Mattoon. I loved discovering unique spots that I never knew existed.
Jessica D.
Exploring downtown Mattoon was amazing. The highlights included learning about General U S Grant and enjoying local art along the way.
David B.
The scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity in Mattoon. Walking through historic sites like Illinois’ Original Burger King was enjoyable.
Sarah W.
What a fun date idea in downtown Mattoon! Solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems like the Starr Hotel made for a memorable day.
Michael S.
I had a blast exploring Mattoon with my family on the scavenger hunt. The history at the Burgess-Osborne Auditorium was fascinating.
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