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Waterloo Scavenger Hunt: Waterloo Wonders & Whimsical Hunts

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Two hours. One epic Waterloo adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Waterloo 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 Waterloo. This top rated Waterloo scavenger hunt is 1.28 miles and has 7 stops.

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Activity Info: Waterloo Wonders & Whimsical Hunts

Ready for a bell-issimo time? Say oui to adventure on our Waterloo, Illinois scavenger hunt in the vibrant Downtown neighborhood! This thrilling quest will lead you to uncover hidden gems, timeless treasures, and intriguing tales that paint an extraordinary portrait of this charming Midwestern town with unique European influences. As you navigate through the historic streets and grand architecture, let your curiosity take the reins along this fantastic journey. Will you find peace where war was fought? Where does landmark pride reside in the heart of Waterloo? Unravel these mysteries by piecing together the clues on this captivating scavenger hunt! Gather your teammates, unleash your inner adventurer, and indulge in an unforgettable experience blending history, culture, and most importantly - fun. So come along now and create priceless memories with us!

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

Some of what you'll see: Metzger-Crook Post 6504, Ford Monument, Ziebold Fountain Courthouse Cannon

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How It Works: Waterloo Wonders & Whimsical Hunts

Explore Waterloo 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: 223 N Main St, Waterloo, IL 62298, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.28 Mi (2.06 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Waterloo Wonders & Whimsical Hunts

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

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2483
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2380
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2130

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The Top Rated Scavenger Hunt In Waterloo

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

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

Matthew T.

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There are so many things to do in Waterloo and this scavenger hunt is one of them. A fantastic way to explore the area!

Olivia M.

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The scavenger hunt was an excellent walking tour of Downtown. It felt like an adventure discovering all those historical sites.

James W.

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This was an amazing Downtown scavenger hunt that made me appreciate our local history even more while walking through the area.

Laura H.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Waterloo. I loved learning about the history behind each location.

Daniel M.

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Such a fun way to experience Waterloo! The scavenger hunt took us to places we never knew existed in this charming city.

Jessica G.

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Exploring Downtown was such a highlight. The Wissmath Property and State Bank were fascinating stops on our adventure.

David B.

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This outdoor activity was perfect for a sunny day. Walking around Downtown, we enjoyed the Fire Department Memorial Bell Plaza.

Sarah W.

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What a unique date idea in the heart of Waterloo. We loved discovering hidden gems like The Advocate Building together.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Ford Monument and other historic spots on this fun Waterloo scavenger hunt with my family.

Emily J.

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

Daniel H.

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If you're looking for things to do in Waterloo, this scavenger hunt walking tour is perfect! It combines fun challenges with local history.

Olivia L.

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This walking tour through Downtown neighborhood was delightful. Every stop, especially the Courthouse Cannon, added to our adventure.

James R.

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We had an amazing time on this Downtown scavenger hunt. It was engaging and filled with interesting history at every turn.

Laura M.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around Waterloo. The State Bank of Waterloo was an unexpected gem.

Chris G.

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This scavenger hunt is such a fun thing to do in Waterloo, or as I like to call it, my charming little town. Can't wait to do it again!

Jessica W.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was full of surprises. The Wissmath Property and other historic sites were truly captivating.

Tom D.

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The scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity around Downtown. Walking past the Ford Monument made it even more enjoyable.

Sarah B.

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What a fun date idea in Waterloo. We loved solving puzzles while strolling by the Ziebold Fountain and discovering hidden gems.

Mike S.

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I had a blast exploring the historic spots on the Waterloo scavenger hunt with my family. The Küenster Building was a highlight for us.

Emily J.

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I loved using ScavengerHunt.com for our adventure. It made exploring downtown feel like a treasure hunt filled with history!

Daniel W.

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If you're looking for things to do in downtown, this is it! The scavenger hunt offered an engaging way to explore historic sites.

Linda L.

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We had an amazing walking tour through downtown. The app made it easy to navigate between cool spots like the Küenster Building and Ford Monument.

James H.

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This was a great scavenger hunt in downtown Waterloo. I enjoyed learning about each location while having fun with friends.

Laura M.

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A must-do for tourists! The Waterloo scavenger hunt took us to amazing points of interest we would have missed otherwise.

Chris G.

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The scavenger hunt in this charming little city was so much fun. I loved discovering hidden gems like the Fire Department Memorial Bell Plaza.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the downtown neighborhood was such a treat. The historic spots like Wissmath Property added so much charm to our day.

David B.

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This outdoor activity around downtown was fantastic. Walking from the State Bank of Waterloo to the Ford Monument was a great way to spend an afternoon.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in Waterloo. We loved solving puzzles while strolling past the Küenster Building and Fire Department Memorial Bell Plaza.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Waterloo scavenger hunt with my family. The Wissmath Property and Ford Monument were highlights for us.

Emily J.

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The scavenger hunt app made exploring Downtown so easy and engaging. We loved every moment discovering places like The Wissmath Property!

Kevin H.

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If you're looking for things to do in Waterloo, this is it! The scavenger hunt takes you through all the best spots while having fun.

Megan C.

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I loved this walking tour of Downtown Waterloo. It felt like an adventure as we solved puzzles and discovered beautiful historic buildings.

David L.

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This Downtown scavenger hunt was an incredible experience. Each location revealed fascinating stories about our charming city.

Tina G.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Waterloo. The scavenger hunt made exploring places like the Fire Department Memorial so enjoyable.

Chris M.

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The scavenger hunt was such a fun thing to do in Waterloo. We loved uncovering history at each stop, especially at the iconic Ziebold Fountain.

Laura W.

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Exploring the historic sites of Downtown Waterloo was amazing. The scavenger hunt brought us to places we never knew existed, like the State Bank.

Jake D.

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This outdoor activity in Downtown was perfect for a sunny day. We enjoyed walking around and discovering spots like The Wissmath Property.

Sarah B.

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What a fun date idea in Waterloo. The scavenger hunt led us to hidden gems like the Küenster Building and the Fire Department Memorial Bell Plaza.

Mike S.

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We had a fantastic time on the Waterloo scavenger hunt. Exploring the Ziebold Fountain and Courthouse Cannon was a highlight for our family.

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Waterloo Wonders & Whimsical Hunts 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: Ford Monument, Metzger-Crook Post 6504, Ziebold Fountain Courthouse Cannon. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Waterloo team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Waterloo Wonders & Whimsical Hunts 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 Waterloo team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Waterloo 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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