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Turn downtown Knoxville into a puzzle with a 1.5-mile, app-driven scavenger hunt that visits Market Square, Blount Mansion and Civil War sites. Self-guided and ideal for groups of 1–6, the game blends local history with interactive challenges.
Turn downtown Knoxville into a puzzle with a 1.5-mile, app-driven scavenger hunt that visits Market Square, Blount Mansion and Civil War sites. Self-guided and ideal for groups of 1–6, the game blends local history with interactive challenges.
You step off South Gay Street with your phone in hand and the city unfurling ahead — brick sidewalks, stately libraries, and war-era plaques that ask you to stop and look. The scavenger hunt threads 1.5 miles through downtown Knoxville, moving you past Charles Krutch Park, the Lawson McGhee Library, Market Square and the 18th-century Blount Mansion as clues and mini-challenges guide your pace.
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Operated by Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours · Knoxville, Tennessee
You step off South Gay Street with your phone in hand and the city unfurling ahead — brick sidewalks, stately libraries, and war-era plaques that ask you to stop and look. The scavenger hunt threads 1.5 miles through downtown Knoxville, moving you past Charles Krutch Park, the Lawson McGhee Library, Market Square and the 18th-century Blount Mansion as clues and mini-challenges guide your pace.
Knoxville’s streets are a ledger of stories: early frontier politics around Blount Mansion, Civil War markers that punctuate intersections, and Market Square’s long history as a commercial and civic hub. Geologically the city sits on rolling foothills above the Tennessee River valley, so you’ll mostly walk flat urban blocks with occasional gentle inclines. Local culture shows up in murals, farmers’ markets and coffee shops where players commonly stop to compare answers.
The experience is self-guided and app-driven — no live guide — and built for groups of 1–6 people who solve 22 challenges across roughly two hours. It’s ideal for families, friends, or small teams wanting a playful way to see the city without a strict start time.
Practical tips: bring a fully charged smartphone and portable power bank, wear supportive walking shoes and bring water (public restrooms and cafés are available on route). Start in the morning to avoid weekend crowds and check accessibility options if you need stroller or wheelchair-friendly navigation. With clear directions and historical waypoints, this scavenger hunt turns a short city walk into a focused, social exploration.
Follow the redemption steps to add the scavenger hunt to your account and ensure the content is accessible on your smartphone before you start; no additional app store downloads are required.
Yes — sidewalks and most sites on the 1.5-mile route are accessible, though check curb conditions at specific intersections if you require level access.
Yes — the scavenger hunt is self-guided and can be started any day or time that fits your schedule after checkout and activation.
The experience is designed for groups of 1 to 6 people working together on the 22 challenges.
Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You step off South Gay Street with your phone in hand and the city unfurling ahead — brick sidewalks, stately libraries, and war-era plaques that ask you to stop and look. The scavenger hunt threads 1.5 miles through downtown Knoxville, moving you past Charles Krutch Park, the Lawson McGhee Library, Market Square and the 18th-century Blount Mansion as clues and mini-challenges guide your pace.
You step off South Gay Street with your phone in hand and the city unfurling ahead — brick sidewalks, stately libraries, and war-era plaques that ask you to stop and look. The scavenger hunt threads 1.5 miles through downtown Knoxville, moving you past Charles Krutch Park, the Lawson McGhee Library, Market Square and the 18th-century Blount Mansion as clues and mini-challenges guide your pace.
Knoxville’s streets are a ledger of stories: early frontier politics around Blount Mansion, Civil War markers that punctuate intersections, and Market Square’s long history as a commercial and civic hub. Geologically the city sits on rolling foothills above the Tennessee River valley, so you’ll mostly walk flat urban blocks with occasional gentle inclines. Local culture shows up in murals, farmers’ markets and coffee shops where players commonly stop to compare answers.
The experience is self-guided and app-driven — no live guide — and built for groups of 1–6 people who solve 22 challenges across roughly two hours. It’s ideal for families, friends, or small teams wanting a playful way to see the city without a strict start time.
Practical tips: bring a fully charged smartphone and portable power bank, wear supportive walking shoes and bring water (public restrooms and cafés are available on route). Start in the morning to avoid weekend crowds and check accessibility options if you need stroller or wheelchair-friendly navigation. With clear directions and historical waypoints, this scavenger hunt turns a short city walk into a focused, social exploration.