Turn downtown Eugene into a playable map: this self-guided, smartphone-led scavenger hunt routes you through Broadway, the University of Oregon edge, and riverside pockets. Expect 1–3 hours of walking, puzzles for teams up to 12, and a local primer on history and neighborhoods.
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You start in a parking lot off Broadway with a phone in hand and a mapless city waiting to be decoded. The pavement hums with delivery trucks, the scent of roasted coffee drifts from nearby cafes, and downtown Eugene unfolds in blocks of redbrick storefronts, muraled alleys, and the low, watchful curve of the Willamette River. Your team will move through a city that asks questions as often as it gives answers—solve a riddle, find a plaque, and the route opens.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1–3 hours
Fitness Level
Good for anyone able to walk 1.5–4 miles on city terrain; moderate fitness helps for brisk pacing between clues.
Wildlife
History
Eugene’s location in the Willamette Valley made it a hub for Kalapuya communities and later 19th-century settlers tied to timber and agriculture; the university shaped its 20th-century cultural identity.
Conservation
Eugene maintains urban greenways and river stewardship programs—stay on paths, pack out trash, and respect habitat signage to support local conservation.
Reserve your spot on the Eugene Puzzling Adventure today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a charged smartphone
This tour is entirely smartphone-based—carry a fully charged phone and a portable battery pack to avoid interruptions.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Flat city streets with occasional stairs and gravel patches mean supportive shoes will keep you moving and thinking.
Register online before you arrive
You must complete registration at the Puzzling Adventures site using your Viator booking reference before starting the hunt.
Plan for variable weather
Spring and fall can change quickly—pack a light rain layer and plan breaks in cafés if needed.
Smartphone with data plan
Required to access the online clues and register—cell service is necessary.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your device powered for the whole hunt and photo documentation.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes handle sidewalks, stairs, and short unpaved stretches.
Light rain jacket
Spring and winter showers are common; a light shell keeps you comfortable between clues.
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