Turn Knoxville’s bars into a playground with an app-led scavenger hunt that combines photo challenges, local trivia, and role-based missions. Ideal for groups who want a structured yet flexible night out exploring Market Square, the Old City, and the riverfront.
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A late-spring evening in downtown Knoxville has a pulse: neon signs flicker, the Tennessee River breathes against the riverfront, and a group of friends crowds around a phone deciding whether to head toward Market Square or the Old City. The Let’s Roam Bar Adventure Hunt drops you into that rhythm—an app-led scavenger hunt that turns a classic pub crawl into a game of riddles, photo challenges, and timed trivia.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate — you should be comfortable walking several blocks and standing for short periods; not strenuous.
Wildlife
History
Knoxville began as a late 18th-century settlement and later hosted the 1982 World’s Fair, shaping its riverfront parks and public art scene.
Conservation
Keep the route clean and support local businesses responsibly; use bins, avoid single-use plastics where possible, and follow posted rules at public parks and riverfront areas.
Reserve your spot on the Awesome Bar Hunt: Swell Times in Scruffy City today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge and carry backup power
The hunt runs through an app—bring a fully charged phone and a power bank to avoid interruptions mid-challenge.
Bring valid photo ID
Participants must be 21+ to enter bars; keep your ID handy to avoid delays at doorways.
Pace the group and plan stops
Build in food and water breaks—two hours of walking and bar stops is more fun when hydrated and fed.
Use public transit or rideshares
Designate a sober navigator or plan rides ahead to keep the night safe and seamless.
Smartphone with Let’s Roam app
Required to access maps, clues, photo challenges, and leaderboards.
Power bank
Keeps your device alive through photos, GPS, and messaging.
Comfortable walking shoes
Cobblestones and city sidewalks require supportive footwear for the two-hour route.
Government-issued photo ID
Needed for age verification at bars and venues along the hunt.