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Wilmington Scavenger Hunt: The Highlands Hysterical Hunt

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Two hours. One epic Wilmington adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Wilmington 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 Wilmington. This top rated Wilmington scavenger hunt is 2.51 miles and has 7 stops.

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Activity Info: The Highlands Hysterical Hunt

In Wilmington, Delaware, history is no highlands seek; it‘s right under your nose! Unravel the mysteries of this quaint and charming city on our exhilarating Wilmington, Delaware scavenger hunt in the captivating Highlands neighborhood. You‘ll be guided through a journey that takes you to historical monuments dedicated to brave soldiers, alongside stunning artworks that pay homage to an inspiring artist, and even places where powerful political figures once stood. Together with your friends or family, uncover the stories behind legendary landmarks without ever leaving the Highlands. Explore a historic district from days gone by while testing your detective skills and forging unforgettable memories. No experience is quite like the Wilmington, Delaware scavenger hunt that will keep everyone entertained from start to finish. Don‘t miss out on this extraordinary adventure - secure your tickets now for a day filled with laughter, learning, and excitement in the picturesque city of Wilmington!

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

Some of what you'll see: Frank Schoonover Studios, Delaware Soldiers Monument, Delaware Art Museum

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How It Works: The Highlands Hysterical Hunt

Explore Wilmington 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: 1307 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 2.51 Mi (4.04 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


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

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Team: Max Power

Score: 2470
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Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2367
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2117

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in The Highlands. It made exploring so much easier and more enjoyable!

Brian H.

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If you want things to do in Wilmington, this scavenger hunt walking tour is perfect! We learned so much while having fun outdoors.

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A fantastic walking tour of The Highlands neighborhood! This Wilmington scavenger hunt made history come alive as we roamed around.

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We had an amazing time on this scavenger hunt through The Highlands. It was such a unique way to explore the area with friends.

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Perfect for tourists wanting to see points of interest around Wilmington. I enjoyed every moment of this engaging scavenger hunt.

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This Wilmington scavenger hunt is a fun thing to do if you're looking for adventure in the First State. Highly recommend it!

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Exploring The Highlands was such a highlight for me. I loved the mix of history and beautiful scenery along the way.

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This scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity in The Highlands. Walking around and learning about Gilpin Mills was refreshing.

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What a fun date idea in the River City. We loved discovering hidden gems like the Delaware Avenue Historic District together.

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I had a blast exploring The Highlands on this Wilmington scavenger hunt. The historic spots like Christopher Columbus were fascinating.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app for our adventure! It guided us through beautiful spots like the Delaware Avenue Historic District effortlessly.

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So much fun doing this scavenger hunt in Wilmington! It’s definitely one of the best things to do in The Highlands with friends or family.

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This walking tour of The Highlands neighborhood was delightful! I loved every moment spent uncovering its historical treasures.

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We had an incredible time on this Wilmington scavenger hunt! It was such an enjoyable way to explore and learn about The Highlands.

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A fantastic way for tourists to discover points of interest around Wilmington. The challenges kept us engaged and entertained throughout.

Chris M.

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The Wilmington scavenger hunt was such a fun way to see the city. I loved learning about its rich history while strolling through charming streets.

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Exploring The Highlands neighborhood was such a highlight. Each stop, from Gilpin Mills to Thomas Francis Bayard, told a unique story.

David W.

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This scavenger hunt was an amazing outdoor activity around The Highlands. The fresh air and history made for a perfect day out!

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What a fun date idea in the windy city! We enjoyed solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems like Frank E. Schoonover Studios.

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I had a blast exploring the Delaware Art Museum during the Wilmington scavenger hunt. The historic sites made it a memorable family day.

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Using the ScavengerHunt.com app made it easy to navigate through Wilmington's charming streets while uncovering hidden treasures.

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This scavenger hunt walking tour was amazing! We got to explore historic sites like Gilpin Mills while having so much fun.

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We really enjoyed this walking tour of The Highlands neighborhood. It felt like an adventure as we solved clues along the way.

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The scavenger hunt was a great experience in The Highlands. It combined fun challenges with interesting local history.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around Wilmington. Each stop offered something unique and memorable.

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This was such a fun thing to do in the windy city of Wilmington. We discovered so much we never noticed before on our walks.

Olivia J.

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Exploring The Highlands was such a highlight. I loved learning about Thomas Francis Bayard and the history behind each location.

Liam B.

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What a great outdoor activity in Wilmington! The scavenger hunt took us through beautiful spots like Looking Back… and the Historic District.

Sophie W.

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This Wilmington scavenger hunt made for an unforgettable date. We loved discovering hidden gems in The Highlands while working together.

Jake S.

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I had a blast exploring The Highlands with my family. The scavenger hunt was engaging and educational, perfect for kids and adults alike.

Emily J.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in The Highlands. It made exploring so much easier and enjoyable!

Daniel W.

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This scavenger hunt walking tour made for an unforgettable day in Wilmington. The challenges were fun and kept us moving!

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The walking tour through The Highlands neighborhood was engaging and informative. I can't wait to do another scavenger hunt soon!

James H.

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We had an incredible time on this Wilmington scavenger hunt! Each stop revealed fascinating stories about the area's history.

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As tourists, we found this Wilmington scavenger hunt an amazing way to see points of interest we would have missed otherwise.

Chris G.

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Wilmington is full of surprises and this scavenger hunt helped us uncover them all. It felt great to explore with friends in the fresh air.

Jessica D.

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Exploring The Highlands neighborhood was such a treat. Each stop, from Looking Back to Thomas Francis Bayard, offered something unique.

David B.

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This outdoor activity around The Highlands was perfect for our family. We enjoyed every moment while learning about local history.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Wilmington. We loved solving puzzles and discovering hidden gems like Frank E. Schoonover Studios.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring The Highlands on this Wilmington scavenger hunt. The art at the Delaware Art Museum was a highlight for sure.

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The Highlands Hysterical 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: Delaware Soldiers Monument, Frank Schoonover Studios, Delaware Art Museum. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Wilmington team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the The Highlands Hysterical 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 Wilmington team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Wilmington 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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