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Knoxville Scavenger Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City

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Two hours. One epic Knoxville adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Knoxville 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 Knoxville. This top rated Knoxville scavenger hunt is 1.15 miles and has 6 stops.

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Swell Times in Scruffy City
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Activity Info: Swell Times in Scruffy City

Did you know that Knoxville was once called the "Streaking Capitol of the World" thanks to numerous streaking events that happened in this small city in the 70s? While this bar hunt won't be quite so crazy (no nudity, we promise!) it will be filled with fun times as you create lasting memories with your friends. Knoxville might not be the biggest city in Tennessee but that doesn't mean it's lacking when it comes to bars. This one of a kind bar crawl will take you to a couple of Old City's classic bars before heading downtown to really get the party started.

You'll visit a craft cocktail bar as well one with an island flair that specializes in tropical drinks. A unique brewery on the hunt not only makes beer but also makes the glasses for it in their glass blowing shop next door. The last stop is really three-in-one as you can enjoy a regular bar scene, live music, or rooftop drinks with a view, it's up to you! At each bar, you'll be completing some wacky photo and video challenges to score points and see who will end up as the Knoxville Bar Crawl Winner. Fun times are on the horizon, gather up your friends and get going!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the best bars and watering holes of Knoxville.

Some of what you'll see: Scruffy City Hall, Central Depot

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How It Works: Swell Times in Scruffy City

Explore Knoxville 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: 212 W Magnolia Ave, Knoxville, TN 37917, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.15 Mi (1.84 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Fun & Competitive

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Swell Times in Scruffy City

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 Knoxville 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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Engage with your team by going spot to spot on an epic team building scavenger hunt!

Earn The Knoxville 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 Knoxville leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: The Routine

Score: 6000
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Team: DKL Smoky Bach

Score: 5800
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Team: Whatever

Score: 5600

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Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
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Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
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Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
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Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
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So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
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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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