Use an app and a remote host to race through Detroit’s streets, scoring points with photos and mini-challenges. This two-hour scavenger hunt highlights public art, market life and riverfront views while testing your team strategy.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
The city hums beneath your feet as the app unlocks the first clue and downtown Detroit stretches into a playground of murals, riverfront parks and brick-lined side streets. Teams fan out, phones in hand, chasing photos, answering prompts and performing quick challenges while a remote host tracks progress and nudges the leaderboard.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking; suitable for most fitness levels—expect 1–3 miles of urban walking
Wildlife
History
Detroit grew from a French trading post into the epicenter of the American auto industry; the city’s built fabric reflects industrial boom, decline and recent cultural revival.
Conservation
Ongoing Detroit River cleanup and riverfront greenway projects have improved public access and wildlife habitat; players should stay on public paths and pack out trash.
Reserve your spot on the Detroit City Scavenger Hunt by Operation City Quest today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone
Bring a fully charged smartphone and a portable battery—this game runs through an app and photos drain power fast.
Use public transit to start
Begin near a central transit stop (Campus Martius or Greektown) to reduce walking time between checkpoints.
Watch for traffic
Expect frequent road crossings; assign a lookout when taking photos to avoid stepping into the street.
Split roles early
Designate a photographer, a clue reader and a navigator to move efficiently through the two-hour window.
Smartphone with camera
Required to run the app, submit photo tasks and track the leaderboard.
Portable battery pack
Extends phone life for photos, maps and host chat during the full two-hour game.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive footwear for sidewalks, plazas and brief stretches on paved trails.
Light rain jacket
Wind- and water-resistant layer keeps you comfortable during spring showers or cool river breezes.
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