THE ADVENTURE COLLECTIVE® · Independent discovery and booking for outdoor travel
Race through Ann Arbor with a live, remote host guiding an interactive scavenger hunt that mixes local history, photo challenges, and easy walking. Ideal for families, groups, and curious visitors who want a playful, accessible city adventure.
Race through Ann Arbor with a live, remote host guiding an interactive scavenger hunt that mixes local history, photo challenges, and easy walking. Ideal for families, groups, and curious visitors who want a playful, accessible city adventure.
You start in a busy Ann Arbor square, phone in hand, and the city immediately feels like a puzzle waiting to be solved. The river murmurs nearby, campus limestone buildings shift their shadows, and your remote host appears in text to hand you the first clue. The pace is playful but purposeful: quick walks between checkpoints, short bursts of local sleuthing, and occasional street-side conversations with shopkeepers.
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Operated by Alley Kat Adventures · Ann Arbor, Michigan
You start in a busy Ann Arbor square, phone in hand, and the city immediately feels like a puzzle waiting to be solved. The river murmurs nearby, campus limestone buildings shift their shadows, and your remote host appears in text to hand you the first clue. The pace is playful but purposeful: quick walks between checkpoints, short bursts of local sleuthing, and occasional street-side conversations with shopkeepers.
Ann Arbor’s streets layer 19th-century town planning with the University of Michigan’s early 20th-century architecture. You’ll pass carved stone quads, industrial-era mills along the Huron River, and modern murals that mark the city’s evolving creative culture. Geology sneaks in via the Huron River’s braided banks and the low glacial terraces that define nearby parks, while food carts and independent bookstores speak to a civic character that prizes curiosity.
The hunt alternates indoor and outdoor stops, and it’s designed for teams: families, friends, corporate groups. Expect two hours of walking and problem-solving, photo and video challenges submitted to a live host, and the option to extend the game. Accessibility-friendly routes are available, but you’ll want a charged smartphone with GPS and data.
Practical notes: plan around downtown parking or use public transit, start in dry weather if you can, and set aside time afterward to grab coffee or a late lunch. The scavenger hunt is a way to see familiar streets differently—part game, part self-guided walking tour—best for people who like light exercise, local history, and a bit of friendly competition.
easy.
2 hours.
Light walking fitness; suitable for most ages and abilities with brief standing and short walks between stops.
Yes — at least one GPS-enabled, data-capable smartphone per team is required to receive clues and submit photos or videos.
Yes — the hunt is family- and dog-friendly, though you should confirm specific checkpoints and keep pets leashed in public areas.
Many sections and checkpoints are accessible; the operator notes wheelchair-accessible options, but contact them in advance to confirm specifics.
The booking policy requires 24-hour cancellation for a full refund; the hunt runs rain or shine unless the operator cancels or you reschedule.
Ann Arbor grew alongside the University of Michigan after its 1824 founding; downtown architecture reflects agricultural-to-academic transitions and a long history of local entrepreneurship.
Respect private property and stay on public sidewalks and trails; minimize waste, and help protect the Huron River by avoiding litter and using marked crossings.
Alley Kat Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
You start in a busy Ann Arbor square, phone in hand, and the city immediately feels like a puzzle waiting to be solved. The river murmurs nearby, campus limestone buildings shift their shadows, and your remote host appears in text to hand you the first clue. The pace is playful but purposeful: quick walks between checkpoints, short bursts of local sleuthing, and occasional street-side conversations with shopkeepers.
You start in a busy Ann Arbor square, phone in hand, and the city immediately feels like a puzzle waiting to be solved. The river murmurs nearby, campus limestone buildings shift their shadows, and your remote host appears in text to hand you the first clue. The pace is playful but purposeful: quick walks between checkpoints, short bursts of local sleuthing, and occasional street-side conversations with shopkeepers.
Ann Arbor’s streets layer 19th-century town planning with the University of Michigan’s early 20th-century architecture. You’ll pass carved stone quads, industrial-era mills along the Huron River, and modern murals that mark the city’s evolving creative culture. Geology sneaks in via the Huron River’s braided banks and the low glacial terraces that define nearby parks, while food carts and independent bookstores speak to a civic character that prizes curiosity.
The hunt alternates indoor and outdoor stops, and it’s designed for teams: families, friends, corporate groups. Expect two hours of walking and problem-solving, photo and video challenges submitted to a live host, and the option to extend the game. Accessibility-friendly routes are available, but you’ll want a charged smartphone with GPS and data.
Practical notes: plan around downtown parking or use public transit, start in dry weather if you can, and set aside time afterward to grab coffee or a late lunch. The scavenger hunt is a way to see familiar streets differently—part game, part self-guided walking tour—best for people who like light exercise, local history, and a bit of friendly competition.