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Ottawa Scavenger Hunt: Ottawa‘s Downtown Dazzle Hunt

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Two hours. One epic Ottawa adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Ottawa 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 Ottawa. This top rated Ottawa scavenger hunt is 1.34 miles and has 7 stops.

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Ottawa‘s Downtown Dazzle Hunt
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Activity Info: Ottawa‘s Downtown Dazzle Hunt

Ready to dive into a historical adventure that‘s as refreshing as the Fox River? Join us on the Ottawa, Illinois, scavenger hunt through the charming downtown neighborhood! Uncover hidden treasures nestled among captivating architecture and delightful public spaces while learning fascinating stories about this vibrant town. On our thrilling journey, we‘ll explore a time-honored station that once connected Ottawa with the world, pay homage to a local hero, and sip from the waters of knowledge at an iconic plaza fountain. And don‘t forget to capture the essence of the past in our "Streetscape Reflections" challenge during the trek! The Ottawa, Illinois, scavenger hunt will not only entertain you and your teammates but also create unforgettable memories sprinkled with laughter and intriguing tales. So gather your friends and family for this exciting escapade exploring our beloved city‘s rich heritage. Jump on board, and we guarantee you‘ll leave thirsty for more!

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

Some of what you'll see: Knuessl Building, Ottawa Passenger Station, Lincoln-Douglas Plaza Fountain

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How It Works: Ottawa‘s Downtown Dazzle Hunt

Explore Ottawa 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: 424 W Main St #1, Ottawa, IL 61350, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.34 Mi (2.16 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Ottawa‘s Downtown Dazzle Hunt

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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: Max Power

Score: 2452
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2349
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2099

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The Top Rated Scavenger Hunt In Ottawa

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I loved using the app for our scavenger hunt in Downtown. It helped us explore and learn about Ottawa effortlessly.

Ryan W.

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If you're looking for things to do in Ottawa, this is it! The scavenger hunt took us on an adventure through Downtown.

Jessica L.

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The walking tour aspect made this Ottawa scavenger hunt even better. It was engaging and kept us moving through the city.

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This scavenger hunt in Downtown was awesome! I loved learning about local history while having fun with friends.

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A great experience for tourists wanting to see Ottawa's history. The scavenger hunt led us to some amazing spots.

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Ottawa is full of hidden gems. This scavenger hunt was an exciting way to discover new points of interest together.

Laura D.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was such a treat. The Daily Times and Time Capsule were fascinating stops along the way.

Jake B.

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This outdoor activity around Downtown was fantastic. Walking by the Fox River made it even more enjoyable.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Ottawa. We loved solving puzzles while wandering past Streetscape Reflections.

Mark S.

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I had a blast exploring Ottawa on this scavenger hunt. The Lincoln-Douglas Fountain was a highlight and perfect for families.

Emily J.

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I loved using ScavengerHunt.com for this adventure in downtown Ottawa. It guided us through intriguing locations effortlessly!

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If you are looking for things to do in Ottawa, this scavenger hunt walking tour is perfect for exploring while having fun with friends.

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Great walking tour through downtown Ottawa! The app made it easy to navigate and discover unique spots along the way.

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We had an amazing time on this Downtown scavenger hunt, uncovering stories behind landmarks like General W.H.L. Wallace.

Jessica M.

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Perfect for tourists wanting to see points of interest around Ottawa. The scavenger hunt brought history alive at each location we visited.

Chris G.

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This scavenger hunt was such a fun thing to do in the friendly city of Ottawa. I loved every moment spent outdoors discovering new spots.

Laura D.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was a highlight for me. Each stop like the Ottawa Passenger Station revealed fascinating history.

Michael B.

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The Ottawa scavenger hunt is a great outdoor activity. Walking around downtown while discovering hidden gems was refreshing.

Sarah W.

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What a fantastic date idea in the heart of Ottawa. The Daily Times and Streetscape Reflections made our day memorable and fun.

Jake S.

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My family had a blast on the Ottawa scavenger hunt. Exploring General W.H.L. Wallace and the Time Capsule was such fun for all of us.

Emily J.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Downtown. It made exploring so easy and enjoyable!

Chris L.

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If you're looking for things to do in Ottawa, this scavenger hunt walking tour is perfect for families and friends alike!

Sophia H.

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This walking tour through Downtown was fantastic. We learned about local history while having fun with friends on our adventure.

James R.

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We had such a great time on this Downtown scavenger hunt. It really brought the area to life as we explored together.

Laura G.

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This is a great way for tourists to see points of interest around Ottawa. I loved the mix of history and fun challenges.

Daniel M.

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Ottawa is such a charming place. This scavenger hunt let us uncover so many interesting sites we never knew existed.

Jessica W.

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Exploring Downtown Ottawa was amazing. The Time Capsule and historic spots made this scavenger hunt unforgettable.

David B.

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The outdoor activity was perfect for a sunny day. Walking around Downtown and seeing Streetscape Reflections was a highlight.

Sarah D.

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What a fun date idea in Ottawa. We enjoyed discovering hidden gems like the Fox River while solving puzzles together.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Ottawa scavenger hunt with my family. The kids loved finding clues near the Lincoln-Douglas Plaza Fountain.

Emily J.

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I enjoyed using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure. It made exploring Downtown feel fresh and exciting with every clue!

Ryan A.

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A must-do thing in Ottawa! The scavenger hunt led us through beautiful spots, making it both fun and educational at the same time.

Megan W.

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We loved this walking tour through Downtown Ottawa. It felt like an adventure as we pieced together clues and explored historic sites.

David R.

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This was such a great Downtown scavenger hunt! Each stop revealed something new about our lovely city that we hadn't known before.

Jessica G.

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The Ottawa scavenger hunt was perfect for tourists like us. We saw all the key points of interest without feeling rushed or lost.

Chris M.

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Ottawa is full of charm, and this scavenger hunt showed us so many cool places we never noticed before. A great way to spend an afternoon.

Laura D.

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Exploring Downtown Ottawa was such a highlight. The history at the Passenger Station and Wallace's statue brought the area to life.

Michael B.

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This outdoor activity was fantastic. Walking along the river and discovering hidden gems around Downtown kept us engaged and active.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Ottawa. The Lincoln-Douglas Fountain made for a perfect backdrop while we solved clues together.

Jake J.

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Our family had an amazing time on the Ottawa scavenger hunt. Exploring the Fox River and historic spots was a blast for everyone.

Emily S.

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Ottawa‘s Downtown Dazzle 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: Ottawa Passenger Station, Knuessl Building, Lincoln-Douglas Plaza Fountain. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Ottawa team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Ottawa‘s Downtown Dazzle Hunt 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 Ottawa team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Ottawa 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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