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Independence Scavenger Hunt: The Hunt for Independence

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Two hours. One epic Independence adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Independence 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 Independence. This top rated Independence scavenger hunt is 1.38 miles and has 6 stops.

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Activity Info: The Hunt for Independence

Did you know Independence, Missouri is where history and humor shake hands? Our Independence, Missouri scavenger hunt will have you laughing your way through Downtown as you uncover the city's cultural gems. From mysterious monuments that might just make Truman chuckle to a house that's seen more chapters of history than your grandpa's old encyclopedia, there's something intriguing at every corner! Join us as we navigate through hidden treasures and iconic spots without spilling all our secrets. Whether you're pondering why there's a girl with a dove or wondering about the stories behind majestic stone structures, this adventure promises unexpected thrills. Grab your ticket for the Independence, Missouri scavenger hunt and prepare for a day filled with camaraderie, curiosity, and countless "aha" moments! You won't just see Independence—you'll experience it in a whole new light!

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

Some of what you'll see: LDS Visitors Center, Independence Temple, Stone Church

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How It Works: The Hunt for Independence

Explore Independence 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: 201 S River Blvd, Independence, MO 64050, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.38 Mi (2.22 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For The Hunt for Independence

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

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2482
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2379
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2129

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The Top Rated Scavenger Hunt In Independence

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Downtown. It made exploring places like Stone Church super easy and enjoyable!

Daniel H.

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If you're looking for things to do in Independence, try this scavenger hunt walking tour! It’s fun and educational with cool challenges!

Jessica M.

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This was a great walking tour of Downtown Independence. I loved how interactive it was, especially at iconic spots like Dewey Defeats Truman.

David G.

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We had an amazing time on this Downtown scavenger hunt. It was exciting to uncover history while walking around and enjoying the scenery.

Sarah W.

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A fantastic experience for tourists wanting to see points of interest in Independence. The historic spots made it memorable and engaging.

Chris M.

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This scavenger hunt in Independence is such a fun way to see the city. I loved learning about Overfelt-Campbell-Johnston House along the way.

Laura D.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood through this scavenger hunt was a highlight. Each stop, especially Stone Church, revealed fascinating history.

Michael B.

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The Independence scavenger hunt was an awesome outdoor activity. Walking around downtown and visiting places like the Girl with Dove was refreshing.

Samantha W.

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What a great date idea in Independence! We loved solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems like the LDS Visitors Center together.

Jake J.

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I had a blast exploring the Independence scavenger hunt with my family. The sights like Dewey Defeats Truman were so interesting and fun.

Emily S.

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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!

Brian H.

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If you're looking for things to do in Independence, this scavenger hunt walking tour is a must! Fun challenges and beautiful sights await you.

Megan L.

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This was such a great walking tour of Downtown Independence. I highly recommend it for anyone looking to get active while learning about history.

David R.

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What an amazing Downtown scavenger hunt! I loved every moment as we walked from one historic site to another, uncovering stories along the way.

Laura G.

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This Independence scavenger hunt is perfect for tourists wanting to explore local history. Each stop offered something unique and fascinating.

Chris M.

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Independence is full of surprises! This scavenger hunt was a great way to see points of interest I never knew existed in this charming city.

Jessica W.

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Exploring Downtown was such a highlight for me. The plaques and historic sites like Dewey Defeats Truman made this scavenger hunt memorable.

Michael D.

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The Independence scavenger hunt is a fantastic outdoor activity. Walking through Downtown, we soaked in history while enjoying the fresh air.

Sarah B.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Independence. We enjoyed discovering hidden gems like the Overfelt-Campbell-Johnston House together.

Jake J.

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I had a blast exploring the Independence scavenger hunt with my family. The kids loved finding clues at the Independence Temple and Stone Church.

Emily S.

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I loved using ScavengerHunt.com for this adventure! It guided us through beautiful spots like the Independence Temple, making it unforgettable.

Daniel A.

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If you’re looking for things to do in Independence, this scavenger hunt walking tour is perfect! Loved every moment spent outdoors.

Olivia W.

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This walking tour through downtown was incredible! The app made it easy to navigate while enjoying all the historic landmarks.

David R.

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The scavenger hunt in downtown was such a great experience! Each stop revealed something new and exciting about our city.

Jessica M.

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A fantastic way for tourists to explore points of interest around Independence. The Stone Church is a must-see during your adventure.

Chris G.

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Had an amazing time on this scavenger hunt in the Queen City of Independence. It’s a unique way to see all the historic sites!

Laura D.

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Exploring downtown was such a highlight. The Dewey Defeats Truman spot was fascinating, and I learned so much about our local history.

Michael B.

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This Independence scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity. Walking around downtown made for an enjoyable afternoon filled with history.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Independence. We loved discovering hidden gems like the Girl with Dove while working together.

Jake J.

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I had a blast exploring the Independence Veterans Memorial and other historic spots. Perfect family activity in this charming downtown.

Emily S.

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

Brian W.

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If you are looking for things to do in Independence, this scavenger hunt walking tour is perfect! So many interesting spots to discover.

Amanda H.

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We had such a great time on this walking tour through Downtown. The historic buildings really brought Independence to life for us.

Chris L.

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This was an amazing Downtown scavenger hunt! I loved how interactive it was while learning about our beautiful neighborhood.

Jessica D.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around Independence. The LDS Visitors Center was particularly memorable.

David M.

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Independence is full of charm and this scavenger hunt made it even more enjoyable. Loved seeing the art at the Girl with Dove!

Linda G.

5 star reviews

Exploring Downtown was such a treat. Each stop like Overfelt-Campbell-Johnston House revealed fascinating history about our city.

James B.

5 star reviews

This Independence scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity. Walking around Downtown, we enjoyed the historic sites and fresh air.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Independence. We loved discovering hidden gems like the LDS Visitors Center together.

Mark S.

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I had a blast exploring the Independence scavenger hunt with my family. The Stone Church and Girl with Dove were highlights for us.

Emily J.

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The Hunt for Independence 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: Independence Temple, LDS Visitors Center, Stone Church. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Independence team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the The Hunt for Independence 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 Independence team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Independence 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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