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Durham Scavenger Hunt: Books and Basketball at Duke University

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Two hours. One epic Durham adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Durham 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 Durham. This top rated Durham scavenger hunt is 1.15 miles and has 7 stops.

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Activity Info: Books and Basketball at Duke University

Whether you're an academic, a sports fan, or just love to explore cool places, Duke University's campus is a must-see. And on this entertaining scavenger hunt, you'll solve riddles about the Dukes mascot, search for clues on statues, and heck, you might even learn a thing or two!

Do you have what it takes to stump our veteran scavenger hunt team? Take the Duke University tour to find out!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the , and history of Durham.

Some of what you'll see: William R. Perkins Library, James B. Duke Statue, Duke Chapel

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How It Works: Books and Basketball at Duke University

Explore Durham 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: James B. Duke Statue, Durham, NC, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.15 Mi (1.86 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Fun & Historic

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Books and Basketball at Duke University

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 Durham 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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Durham Team Building Scavenger Hunts

Engage with your team by going spot to spot on an epic team building scavenger hunt!

Earn The Durham 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 Durham leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: Gods

Score: 5800
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Team: Big White Dog

Score: 5600

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This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
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Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
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Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
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Books and Basketball at Duke University 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: James B. Duke Statue, William R. Perkins Library, Duke Chapel. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Durham team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Books and Basketball at Duke University 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 Durham team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Durham 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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