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Pittsburgh Scavenger Hunt: North Oakland Nook & Cranny Quest

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Two hours. One epic Pittsburgh adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh. This top rated Pittsburgh scavenger hunt is 1.61 miles and has 7 stops.

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North Oakland Nook & Cranny Quest
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Activity Info: North Oakland Nook & Cranny Quest

Are you ready to embark on a wild goose chase through the vibrant streets of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania? Our exciting scavenger hunt in the North Oakland neighborhood will have you cracking codes, solving riddles, and exploring hidden gems around every corner. From iconic landmarks like the Saint Paul Cathedral to unique spots like Dippy the Dinosaur, this adventure is sure to keep you on your toes and leave you with unforgettable memories. Join us on this Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania scavenger hunt and uncover the rich history and culture of this dynamic city. You'll traverse through historic buildings, grand green spaces, and epic sculptures as you race against the clock to complete challenges and unlock clues. Don't miss out on this opportunity to experience Pittsburgh in a whole new light - grab your tickets now for an unforgettable day of fun and exploration!

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

Some of what you'll see: Rodef Shalom Temple, Saint Paul Cathedral, Cathedral of Learning

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How It Works: North Oakland Nook & Cranny Quest

Explore Pittsburgh 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: 4599 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.61 Mi (2.59 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


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

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Team: 1st not Last

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Loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app to navigate our adventure. It made exploring North Oakland so much easier and more enjoyable!

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If you are looking for things to do in Pittsburgh this is it! The scavenger hunt kept us entertained while we explored the area.

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We had a fantastic walking tour through North Oakland. It was engaging and filled with interesting facts about each location.

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The scavenger hunt in North Oakland was amazing! Every stop revealed something new, making it an exciting experience for everyone.

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This Pittsburgh scavenger hunt is a fantastic way to see the city. I loved learning about history while having fun with friends.

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Exploring North Oakland was such a treat. The Mellon Institute Columns and Main Building were stunning sights on this adventure.

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This outdoor activity in North Oakland was perfect for a sunny day. We enjoyed walking around and discovering hidden gems.

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What a fun date idea in the Steel City! The U.S. Bureau of Mines was fascinating, and we loved solving puzzles together.

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I had a blast exploring the Pittsburgh scavenger hunt. The Saint Paul Cathedral and Mary Schenley Memorial Fountain were highlights for sure.

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A wonderful thing to do in Pittsburgh! The challenges kept us entertained while we explored beautiful sites like the Mellon Institute Columns.

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This walking tour through North Oakland was delightful. I enjoyed every moment discovering new things about my favorite city.

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We had such a great time on this North Oakland scavenger hunt. It was engaging and brought us closer together as a group.

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The Pittsburgh scavenger hunt was an entertaining way to discover this vibrant city. Loved seeing the historic spots like the Cathedral of Learning.

Jessica G.

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Exploring North Oakland was such a treat. Each stop, from Rodef Shalom Temple to the Cathedral of Learning, revealed hidden gems.

David B.

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This outdoor activity in North Oakland was fantastic. The Mellon Institute Columns were a highlight on our Pittsburgh scavenger hunt.

Sarah W.

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What a unique date idea in the Steel City! We loved wandering around North Oakland, especially near Saint Paul Cathedral.

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I had a blast exploring the Pittsburgh scavenger hunt. The Mary Schenley Memorial Fountain was stunning and perfect for family fun.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in North Oakland. It made exploring so easy and enjoyable with fun facts along the way.

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This is definitely something to do in Pittsburgh if you enjoy adventures. The challenges kept us engaged while we explored beautiful locations.

Megan H.

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A wonderful walking tour of North Oakland that brought us to some amazing historic sites like Dippy and the fountain. Highly recommend this!

Kevin R.

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The North Oakland scavenger hunt was great! I loved wandering through the neighborhood while uncovering its rich history and unique spots.

Laura M.

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This is a fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around Pittsburgh. The Main Building was stunning and full of history.

Daniel G.

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Had so much fun doing this Pittsburgh scavenger hunt. It felt like an adventure through history, especially at Mary Schenley Memorial Fountain.

Jessica D.

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Exploring North Oakland was such a highlight for me. The Mellon Institute Columns were breathtaking and I learned so much about the area.

David B.

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What an amazing outdoor activity in North Oakland. The historic buildings like the U.S. Bureau of Mines made our walk so much more interesting.

Sarah W.

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This Pittsburgh scavenger hunt was a perfect date idea. We enjoyed solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems in North Oakland together.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Pittsburgh scavenger hunt with my family. Dippy the Dinosaur was a hit with the kids and we loved the fountain too.

Emily J.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app for our adventure in North Oakland. It guided us seamlessly through all those historic spots!

Daniel W.

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If you're looking for things to do in Pittsburgh, this scavenger hunt walking tour is perfect. So much history packed into one adventure!

Olivia L.

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The walking tour through North Oakland was delightful. It felt great to discover local history while enjoying time with friends.

Kevin H.

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This was an amazing scavenger hunt in North Oakland. I enjoyed every stop from Dippy to the fountain, each place had its own charm.

Laura M.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Pittsburgh. We loved every moment, especially at the Mellon Institute Columns.

Chris G.

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What a fun thing to do in the Burgh! This Pittsburgh scavenger hunt led us to iconic sites like Dippy and the Cathedral of Learning.

Jessica D.

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Exploring North Oakland was a highlight of my day. The Rodef Shalom Temple and other historic spots made this scavenger hunt unforgettable.

David B.

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This Pittsburgh scavenger hunt is a fantastic outdoor activity. The Mary Schenley Memorial Fountain was such a beautiful spot to enjoy.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the Steel City. Walking around North Oakland and discovering hidden gems like the Cathedral of Learning was amazing.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Mellon Institute Columns and Dippy the Dinosaur during this Pittsburgh scavenger hunt. Perfect for families.

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North Oakland Nook & Cranny Quest 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: Saint Paul Cathedral, Rodef Shalom Temple, Cathedral of Learning. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Pittsburgh team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the North Oakland Nook & Cranny Quest 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 Pittsburgh team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Pittsburgh 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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