Two hours. One epic Des Moines adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Des Moines 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 Des Moines. This top rated Des Moines scavenger hunt is 1.13 miles and has 6 stops.
Are you ready for an excursion filled with fantastic samples of traditional graffiti and moving messages? Murals in Des Moines run the gamut when it comes to colors and concepts. Where else can you see a controversial scene, an urban garden, and a couple of Smurfs?
While you progress through this app-guided tour, we'll make sure you know a thing or two about the sights and prompt you to stop to take share-worthy pics.
Grab your tickets and call your besties. Street art isn't permanent, so strap on your walking shoes and get started. We're taking you on an art-venture in Des Moines!
You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the art, and culture of Des Moines.
Some of what you'll see: Various Artists WorkSpace Mural, Collage Wall, Jordan Weber Des Moines Better Together Mural, Ben Schuh
See these locations plus more on your Des Moines Scavenger Hunt Adventure!
Flash Sale until Wednesday, 03/26! Tickets can be used on any of our 3050+ hunts all around the world.
Explore Des Moines 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.
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: 309 Locust St, Des Moines, IA, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.13 Mi (1.82 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Fun & Historic
Extra Admissions: None
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 Des Moines leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!
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See our amazing reviews of our Des Moines scavenger hunt walking tour!
The scavenger hunt app made it easy and enjoyable to navigate Downtown. It was a great way to enjoy history and art together!
Brian T.
So much to do on this scavenger hunt in Des Moines! I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to explore the city differently.
Samantha A.
A fantastic walking tour through East Village! The challenges kept us engaged as we explored beautiful murals and parks.
Kevin W.
What an amazing scavenger hunt experience in Downtown! I loved learning about each location while having fun with friends.
Laura M.
This is a great way for tourists to discover points of interest around Des Moines. Loved every moment of this adventure!
Chris G.
Such a fun way to see Des Moines! The scavenger hunt led us to places we would have missed otherwise, like No Action Too Small.
Jessica D.
Exploring Downtown was a highlight. Each stop, like Reunited with Bees, added to our understanding of this vibrant area.
David B.
This scavenger hunt was an awesome outdoor activity around Riverwalk. The art installations were stunning and made it memorable.
Sarah W.
What a fun date idea in the heart of downtown. We enjoyed solving puzzles while checking out the Better Together Mural.
Michael S.
I had a blast exploring the Garden of Blessings and other hidden gems in the East Village. Perfect family activity in Des Moines.
Emily J.
Loved every minute of this scavenger hunt walking tour! Each location from Welcome to the East Village to No Action Too Small was captivating.
David W.
This is definitely a must-do activity in Des Moines! The scavenger hunt app made everything easy and fun to navigate.
Megan L.
The walking tour through East Village was delightful. We learned so much while enjoying beautiful murals along the way.
Kevin H.
We had an awesome time on this Downtown scavenger hunt. It was engaging and brought us closer together while exploring.
Tina M.
A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around Des Moines. The art and history made it memorable!
Chris G.
This was such a fun thing to do in the capital city. The scavenger hunt led us to hidden gems I never noticed before.
Laura D.
Exploring the Downtown area was a highlight. Each stop, especially No Action Too Small, offered unique insights into our city.
Michael B.
What a great outdoor activity around Downtown. The murals like Des Moines Better Together were stunning and made walking enjoyable.
Sarah W.
This scavenger hunt was an amazing date idea in Des Moines. We enjoyed the Garden of Blessings and each other's company.
Jake S.
I had a blast exploring the East Village and discovering the WorkSpace Mural by Jordan Weber. Perfect for families looking for fun.
Emily J.
I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure. It guided us perfectly through Downtown's best spots!
Kevin T.
This is definitely something to do in Des Moines if you love art and history. I can't recommend it enough!
Laura A.
The walking tour aspect made this experience even better. We enjoyed every moment exploring the murals around downtown.
Brian T.
What an exciting Downtown adventure! The scavenger hunt was engaging and really showcased the beauty of East Village.
Ashley W.
This is a great way for tourists to see points of interest in Des Moines. The scavenger hunt led us to some cool spots we missed before.
Chris M.
Had so much fun doing this Des Moines scavenger hunt. It felt like a treasure hunt discovering local art and history.
Jessica D.
Exploring Downtown was such a treat. Each stop on the scavenger hunt revealed hidden gems like No Action Too Small.
David B.
This was an amazing outdoor activity around East Village. The murals and art made our Des Moines scavenger hunt unforgettable.
Sarah W.
What a fun date idea in the heart of the Riverwalk. We loved solving puzzles while checking out Reunited, with Bees.
Michael S.
I had a blast exploring the Des Moines scavenger hunt with my family. The Better Together Mural was a highlight for us all.
Emily J.
Loved using ScavengerHunt.com for this walking tour. It was an engaging way to explore the East Village and learn about its history.
Ethan L.
We had so much fun doing this Des Moines scavenger hunt. It felt like an adventure uncovering hidden gems along the Riverwalk!
Olivia H.
A fantastic walking tour of Downtown! The app made it easy to navigate between beautiful murals and historic sites.
Noah R.
What an amazing experience! This Downtown scavenger hunt brought us closer together as we explored and laughed at each challenge.
Sophia M.
This scavenger hunt is perfect for tourists wanting to see iconic spots in Des Moines. The East Village is full of surprises!
Liam G.
Such a fun thing to do in the capital city! I loved discovering art like Reunited with Bees during our adventure through Des Moines.
Mia D.
Exploring the historic spots in Downtown was a highlight for me. Each location told a story that made the scavenger hunt worthwhile.
Jake B.
What a great outdoor activity around Downtown. The WorkSpace Mural was stunning, and we enjoyed every moment of our Des Moines scavenger hunt.
Sarah W.
This was such a fun date idea in the heart of Des Moines. We loved solving puzzles while discovering the Better Together Mural.
Mark S.
I had a blast exploring the East Village with my family. The murals and hidden gems made this Des Moines scavenger hunt unforgettable.
Emily J.
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