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Oil City Scavenger Hunt: Downtown Drilling Dash

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Two hours. One epic Oil City adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Oil City 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 Oil City. This top rated Oil City scavenger hunt is 1.89 miles and has 7 stops.

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Activity Info: Downtown Drilling Dash

Get ready to strike it rich with fun and adventure on our Oil City, Pennsylvania scavenger hunt! As you navigate the historic Downtown neighborhood, you‘ll be pumping up your knowledge on the city that fueled America‘s oil boom. With a storied past and vibrant present, this exhilarating excursion will have you discovering hidden gems and intriguing tales of yesteryears. Find out the secret behind the Lion in the Park as you roar with laughter at each clue. Unearth the legacy of industry pioneers like Charles Lockhart and Jacob J. Vandergrift while exploring impressive landmarks such as the Erie Railroad Bridge. Pay homage to those who served by visiting an iconic symbol like no other – The Spirit of the American Doughboy – all while weaving through fascinating sites from Oil City‘s golden era. Don‘t miss out on this thrilling exploration topped off with grand green spaces and captivating history; hop aboard our Oil City, Pennsylvania scavenger hunt today for an unforgettable adventure!

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

Some of what you'll see: Lion in Park, Cornplanter, Spirit American Doughboy

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How It Works: Downtown Drilling Dash

Explore Oil City 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: 1 Seneca St, Oil City, PA 16301, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.89 Mi (3.05 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Downtown Drilling Dash

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 Oil City 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 Oil City 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 Oil City leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: Max Power

Score: 2462
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Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2359
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2109

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The Top Rated Scavenger Hunt In Oil City

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Downtown. It made exploring so much easier and more engaging!

Mason L.

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This scavenger hunt walking tour is a must-do in Oil City! Each location brought new excitement and fun challenges.

Sophia T.

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It was an enjoyable walking tour through the vibrant Downtown neighborhood of Oil City, full of surprises at every turn.

Noah A.

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We had a great time on this Downtown scavenger hunt. It really showcased the charm of our city and its history.

Liam W.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Oil City. The Charles Lockhart site was particularly interesting.

Ava G.

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This scavenger hunt was such a fun thing to do in Oil City. I loved discovering hidden gems throughout the neighborhood.

Olivia D.

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Exploring Downtown was amazing. The historic spots like Joseph Reid Gas Engine Company were truly fascinating.

Jacob M.

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The outdoor activity around Downtown was refreshing. Walking by the Erie Railroad Bridge made it even better.

Samantha B.

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What a fun date idea in Oil City. We loved solving puzzles while visiting the Spirit of the American Doughboy.

Mark S.

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I had a blast exploring the Oil City scavenger hunt with my family. The Lion in the Park was a highlight for us all.

Emily J.

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The scavenger hunt app made exploring Downtown super easy and fun! I can't wait to try another one soon!

Daniel H.

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If you're looking for things to do in Oil City, this scavenger hunt is a must! Great experience with friends or family.

Sophia M.

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This walking tour through Downtown was so enjoyable. I appreciated all the historical plaques and stories along the way.

James G.

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Had such a great time on this Downtown scavenger hunt. It really brought the history of Oil City to life!

Laura W.

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This scavenger hunt is a fantastic adventure for tourists wanting to explore hidden gems in Downtown.

Chris M.

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I loved this unique way to see points of interest around Oil City. The Joseph Reid Gas Engine Company was fascinating.

Jessica D.

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The Oil City scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity. Exploring historic spots like Jacob J. Vandergrift made it memorable.

David B.

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What a fun date idea in Oil City! We enjoyed walking around and learning about the Erie Railroad Bridge.

Sarah W.

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This scavenger hunt in Downtown was perfect for our family. We loved discovering the Lion in the Park together.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Oil City scavenger hunt. The Spirit of the American Doughboy was my favorite stop.

Emily J.

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The scavenger hunt walking tour was amazing! I loved using the app to explore all these interesting spots around Downtown.

Ryan W.

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If you're looking for things to do in Oil City, this is it! The scavenger hunt made exploring so engaging and fun!

Megan L.

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We enjoyed a fantastic walking tour of Downtown, discovering places like Joseph Reid Gas Engine Company and enjoying every moment!

Daniel H.

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This was an awesome Downtown scavenger hunt! We learned so much about the local history and had a great time walking around.

Ashley M.

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A must-do for tourists visiting Oil City! The scavenger hunt led us to hidden gems like the Spirit of the American Doughboy that we would have missed.

Chris G.

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I had such a blast in the friendly city while doing this scavenger hunt. Each stop, especially at Lion in the Park, was full of surprises.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was a highlight. The history behind Charles Lockhart's statue added so much to our experience.

David B.

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This scavenger hunt is a fantastic outdoor activity around Downtown. Walking through historic sites like Joseph Reid Gas Engine Company was great.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in Oil City! The Erie Railroad Bridge was stunning and we enjoyed solving puzzles together on this adventure.

Michael S.

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The Oil City scavenger hunt was perfect for our family. We loved exploring the Spirit of the American Doughboy and Lion in the Park.

Emily J.

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I really loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Oil City. It made exploring places like Charles Lockhart's site super engaging.

Daniel W.

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If you're looking for things to do in Oil City, this scavenger hunt walking tour is it! Great mix of history and fun challenges throughout.

Laura L.

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This walking tour of Downtown was fantastic! I loved how interactive it was and how we got to explore unique spots like Joseph Reid Gas Engine Company.

Brian H.

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We had an awesome time on this Downtown scavenger hunt. Each location, especially Lion in the Park, added to our experience of this charming area.

Ashley M.

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The Oil City scavenger hunt is perfect for tourists wanting to see points of interest. We enjoyed learning about Jacob J. Vandergrift along the way.

Chris G.

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Oil City is such a hidden gem! This scavenger hunt was a fun way to see cool spots like Charles Lockhart's home and learn about local history.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was a highlight of my day. The historic plaques and buildings brought so much character to our walk.

David B.

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This outdoor activity around Downtown was amazing. Walking past the Oil Well Supply Company made it feel like an adventure through time.

Sarah W.

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What a great idea for a date in Oil City. We loved solving puzzles while discovering the history at the Joseph Reid Gas Engine Company.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Oil City scavenger hunt with my family. The Lion in the Park was our favorite stop, so much fun for everyone.

Emily J.

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Downtown Drilling Dash 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: Cornplanter, Lion in Park, Spirit American Doughboy. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Oil City team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Downtown Drilling Dash 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 Oil City team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Oil City 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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