Turn downtown Sioux Falls into a live puzzle: an app-guided scavenger hunt that sends you racing between public art, riverfront views, and historic corners. Remote hosts monitor scores and help by chat, making this a low-effort, high-fun way to explore the city on foot.
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You step off a broad sidewalk, the Big Sioux River murmuring nearby and the city’s limestone buildings sliding past your screen as the app cues the first challenge. Sioux Falls feels immediate here — public art around every corner, the distant rush of Falls Park, and the hum of Main Avenue. The scavenger hunt routes loop through parks, historic blocks, and riverfront stretches, inviting quick detours to local murals and hidden plaques.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking fitness; suitable for families, seniors, and casual walkers
Wildlife
History
Sioux Falls developed around the waterfall on the Big Sioux River; the falls and surrounding quartzite influenced early mills and the city’s layout in the 19th century.
Conservation
Stay on sidewalks and marked park trails, pack out trash, and avoid feeding wildlife to protect riparian habitat and the river’s health.
Reserve your spot on the Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Sioux Falls 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 and enable data
The game runs through a mobile app and photos are required; bring a fully charged phone or a power bank.
Wear supportive walking shoes
Expect 1.5–3 miles on sidewalks and some park trails—comfortable footwear keeps the game fun.
Watch the weather forecast
Sioux Falls can be hot in summer and icy in winter—dress in layers and time your hunt to avoid extremes.
Use public transit or central parking
Start from downtown or Falls Park to minimize walking between clusters of clues and make parking simpler.
Smartphone with data
Required to access the app, upload photos, and chat with your remote host.
Comfortable walking shoes
Paved streets and short park trails reward supportive footwear and traction.
Reusable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during warm months and reduces the need to seek stops.
summer
Portable power bank
Extends battery life for longer play sessions or photo-heavy challenges.