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Our goal is to make sure you have a fun, unique experience with every scavenger hunt. You'll learn about major sites and hidden gems in your city while completing fun photo challenges and activities.

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An epic Des Moines, Iowa experience

Explore the city

Find the best sights in your city with your group and answer questions that can only be found in-person hidden on plaques, statues, art, and more.

Photo challenges & activities

Each person will have an interactive role and will receive photo challenges and fun activities to do with the rest of the group. Get points for the best photos!

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How Our Des Moines, Iowa Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours Work

Our team of expert writers and on-the-ground adventurers found the must-sees and hidden secrets in 2,950+ cities worldwide (Including 50+ activities in the California region). On your scavenger hunt, your team will walk around the city, making discoveries, earning points for every challenge you complete using our award winning application.

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Our scavenger hunts are unforgettable experiences that help you create new memories!

See what people say about our things to do in Des Moines

Don't just take our word for it! See what our satisfied adventurers have to say about these unique Des Moines things to do.

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Using ScavengerHunt.com was an awesome way to explore downtown Des Moines. We found so many cool places we never knew existed!

Brian C.

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Our family loved this interactive adventure in Des Moines! It was engaging and educational, perfect for kids and adults alike.

Megan L.

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A fantastic walking tour that took us through Downtown's vibrant art scene. Highly recommend this as a fun thing to do!

Daniel H.

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We had an amazing experience discovering unique spots around East Village. Definitely a great neighborhood experience!

Laura M.

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A perfect way for tourists to see iconic landmarks in Des Moines. The app made it easy to navigate through interesting sites.

Chris G.

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This was one of the best things to do in Des Moines. I loved learning about the local art scene while enjoying a self-guided tour.

Jessica D.

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Exploring Downtown was an unforgettable experience. The historical spots like the Polk County Courthouse were highlights of our tour.

David B.

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The Garden of Blessings was such a beautiful spot to visit. A great outdoor activity around the Riverwalk neighborhood.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Des Moines. We discovered hidden gems and enjoyed each other's company while walking.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the East Village. The murals and local history made for a fantastic walking tour experience.

Emily J.

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A must-do when visiting Des Moines! This self-guided tour helped me discover local treasures I'd never seen before in the Riverwalk area.

James A.

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Such a fun way to spend an afternoon! The Crusoe Umbrella Sculpture added color to our adventure, making it memorable and engaging.

Megan W.

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This was one of my favorite experiences in Des Moines. The tour led us to amazing art pieces and fascinating stories around town.

Chris L.

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A great family activity! We enjoyed discovering iconic murals and historical sites together during our walking tour of the East Village.

Laura M.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app to explore Downtown. It made finding interesting spots like Reunited with Bees so much easier!

Daniel G.

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Exploring the WorkSpace Mural was such a fun thing to do in Des Moines. I highly recommend this unique experience for locals and tourists.

Jessica D.

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The Flynn-Griffin Building is stunning! This outdoor activity in the Riverwalk area made for an enjoyable afternoon with friends.

David B.

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What a fantastic date idea! The interactive experience brought us closer as we uncovered cool spots around Des Moines.

Sarah W.

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This walking tour was a fun way to see the city. I loved learning about local history while wandering through Downtown.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Garden of Blessings. It was such a unique experience in the East Village, perfect for discovering hidden gems.

Emily J.

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I absolutely loved using ScavengerHunt.com for this experience. It made exploring the East Village fun and easy while learning about local art!

Brian L.

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This was such a cool thing to do in Des Moines. We explored unique locations that we would have missed otherwise, highly recommend!

Laura H.

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The interactive walking tour through Downtown was engaging. I loved uncovering interesting facts about places like the Polk County Heritage Gallery.

Daniel R.

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We had so much fun on our scavenger hunt! It was a great way to see iconic spots in Downtown and learn more about our city.

Ashley M.

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This self-guided tour made for a fantastic outdoor experience. Strolling along and discovering murals really brought Des Moines to life.

Chris G.

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Exploring the East Village was such a unique experience. The art scene is vibrant, especially with spots like Reunited, with Bees.

Jessica D.

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A great family activity in Des Moines! The kids loved finding clues and we all enjoyed the beautiful sights around the Riverwalk.

David B.

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This walking tour of Downtown was an amazing experience. I loved seeing the Polk County Courthouse and learning its rich history.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in Des Moines! We worked together on the scavenger hunt and discovered hidden gems like the Better Together Mural.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the East Village. The murals were stunning and it was a great way to enjoy some fresh air while learning about local history.

Emily J.

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Had an amazing time on this unique experience! Exploring downtown's murals opened my eyes to all the creativity in our city.

James W.

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A must-do thing to do in Des Moines! The interactive tour gave us insights into local art and culture that we never knew before.

Sophia L.

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This was a cool way to see iconic landmarks like Reunited, with Bees while enjoying a self-guided tour of Des Moines.

Daniel H.

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We loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app to navigate through East Village. It made exploring so much more engaging!

Olivia M.

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A great outdoor activity around Riverwalk! Walking through this scenic area while uncovering history made my day special.

Chris G.

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Exploring downtown was such a fun experience. The murals like No Action Too Small really brought the area to life for us.

Jessica D.

5 star reviews

What a great date idea! We explored the Garden of Blessings and had an unforgettable time together in Des Moines.

David B.

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This experience is perfect for families. We enjoyed finding murals and learning about our beautiful East Village neighborhood.

Sarah W.

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The walking tour around City Hall was fantastic. I loved discovering local history and unique spots in the heart of the city.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the WorkSpace Mural by Jordan Weber. Such a fun way to see hidden gems in downtown Des Moines.

Emily J.

FAQs.

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 Tickets or Gifts
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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