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Two hours. One epic Houghton adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Houghton 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 Houghton. This top rated Houghton scavenger hunt is 2.05 miles and has 6 stops.

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Activity Info: Houghton scavenger hunt

Where else can you mine for fun while walking through a historic small town? That‘s right, Houghton, Michigan! On this fun-filled Houghton, Michigan scavenger hunt, explore the charming downtown neighborhood brimming with fascinating stories and unforgettable sights. Traverse the birthplace of professional hockey - a true hidden gem of American sports history - without breaking a sweat! Prepare to be captivated as you venture into a world-renowned tech institution and delve deep into the wondrous exhibits of the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum. Don‘t worry; even St. Ignatius Loyola is ready to welcome you on your thrilling quest! So grab your friends and family, set your clocks to “yooper time,” and get ready to uncover the hidden treasures of this northern paradise in our Houghton, Michigan scavenger hunt! Are you up for the challenge?

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

Some of what you'll see: Birth of Professional Hockey, Historic Houghton, A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum

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How It Works: Houghton scavenger hunt

Explore Houghton 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: 522 Shelden Ave, Houghton, MI 49931, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 2.05 Mi (3.3 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


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Our Houghton 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 Houghton 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 Houghton leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: Max Power

Score: 2458
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Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2355
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2105

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Loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Houghton. It made exploring easy and engaging as we discovered new spots!

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We had such a great time doing this scavenger hunt in Downtown. It combined exploration with learning, making it an enjoyable outing.

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The walking tour through Downtown Houghton was fantastic. Each stop revealed interesting facts that made our adventure unforgettable.

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This scavenger hunt was an amazing experience! We got to explore downtown and learn about its history while having loads of fun.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Houghton. The scavenger hunt led us to places we would have missed otherwise.

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Such a fun thing to do in Houghton! I loved uncovering hidden gems like Dee Stadium while enjoying the fresh air of this beautiful town.

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Exploring Downtown Houghton was such a treat. The historic sites like The Miner added charm to our walking tour experience.

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This outdoor adventure around Downtown was perfect for a sunny day. The A E Seaman Mineral Museum was a highlight of our walk.

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What a fun date idea in the Copper Country! We enjoyed discovering Historic Houghton together while solving puzzles along the way.

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I had a blast exploring the Amphidrome and Dee Stadium with my family. The kids loved the challenges and learned so much about Houghton.

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Loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app for this adventure! It guided us perfectly through Downtown and made exploring super fun!

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If you're looking for things to do in Houghton this is it! A great scavenger hunt walking tour that kept us engaged throughout.

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The walking tour through Downtown was amazing! It felt like an adventure as we uncovered stories behind each historic site.

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I really enjoyed this Downtown scavenger hunt. It made me appreciate our local history and architecture even more!

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around Houghton. Every location offered something unique and memorable.

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This scavenger hunt was such a fun thing to do in Houghton. I loved learning about the Birth of Professional Hockey at The Amphidrome.

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Exploring Downtown was a highlight of my week. Each stop, from Michigan Tech to The Amphidrome, revealed fascinating history.

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What a great outdoor activity in Houghton. The scavenger hunt took us to beautiful spots around Downtown that I never knew existed.

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This was such a fun date idea in the Copper Country. We enjoyed discovering hidden gems like Dee Stadium while working together.

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I had a blast exploring Historic Houghton with my family. The kids loved the challenges and we learned so much about the area.

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The scavenger hunt walking tour was fantastic! Using ScavengerHunt.com made exploring downtown feel like an exciting adventure.

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If you want things to do in Houghton, this is it! The scavenger hunt kept us entertained while exploring beautiful sites together.

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The walking tour of Downtown Houghton was engaging and informative. I loved learning about local history while having fun with friends.

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This scavenger hunt through Downtown was amazing! We discovered so many historic spots that we would have missed otherwise.

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A great way for tourists to explore points of interest around Houghton. I never knew how much history we had right here!

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I loved this scavenger hunt experience in the Keweenaw Peninsula. It was a fun way to see Houghton and learn about its rich history.

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Exploring downtown Houghton was such a treat. The history of places like The Miner really brought the area to life for us.

David B.

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This outdoor activity around Downtown Houghton was perfect. We enjoyed the fresh air while discovering hidden gems like Dee Stadium.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the Copper Country! Exploring Michigan Tech and the Amphidrome made for an unforgettable adventure.

Michael S.

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We had a fantastic time on the scavenger hunt in Houghton. The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum was a highlight for our family.

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

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If you're looking for things to do in Houghton, this scavenger hunt is perfect! It combines adventure with education beautifully.

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This walking tour through Downtown Houghton was delightful. I enjoyed every moment exploring and solving challenges along the way.

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The scavenger hunt in Downtown was an awesome experience. I loved learning about the local history while having fun with friends.

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A must-do for tourists visiting Houghton! This scavenger hunt led us to amazing points of interest we would have missed otherwise.

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Houghton is such a charming place. The scavenger hunt revealed so many interesting facts about the city and its history.

Olivia J.

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Exploring Downtown Houghton was a highlight of my trip. The historic spots like The Amphidrome made it truly memorable.

Liam B.

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This outdoor activity in Downtown Houghton was fantastic. We enjoyed the fresh air while discovering hidden gems along the way.

Sophie W.

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What a great date idea in the Copper Country! We loved solving puzzles while wandering around Michigan Tech and Dee Stadium.

Jake S.

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I had a blast exploring Historic Houghton with my family. The scavenger hunt was fun and educational, perfect for kids.

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Houghton scavenger hunt 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: Historic Houghton, Birth of Professional Hockey, A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
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It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Houghton 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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