Turn Omaha’s Old Market and riverfront into a playground of clues and challenges with a self-guided Let’s Roam scavenger hunt. This app-led experience mixes local history, public art, and photo challenges into a 1.5–2 hour urban adventure.
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You step off the sidewalk into a city that asks you questions — plaques, murals, and statues seem to challenge you to look closer. This app-led scavenger hunt threads through Omaha’s brick-lined Old Market, along the Missouri Riverfront and teases the edges of the historic stockyards, turning ordinary streets into a timed puzzle.
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness for walking 1.5–3 miles on flat but uneven urban surfaces; comfortable on your feet for up to two hours.
Wildlife
History
Omaha grew rapidly after its 1854 founding as a river and rail hub; the Stockyards and meatpacking industry shaped much of the city’s architecture and neighborhoods.
Conservation
Riverfront parks and recent riverbank projects aim to reduce erosion and improve native planting; visitors should stay on paths and respect interpretive signs.
Reserve your spot on the A Spectacular Scavenger Hunt in Omaha today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone
The hunt runs through the Let’s Roam app and relies on your device for clues and photo submissions—bring a full charge or a portable battery.
Comfortable footwear
Expect 1.5–3 miles on mixed pavement and some cobblestones; comfortable walking shoes reduce fatigue and prevent slips.
Start in daylight
Many clues rely on readable plaques and good photos; daylight makes recognition faster and safer.
Divide roles
Assign a navigator, photographer, and clue-solver to keep momentum; the app rewards quick, varied submissions.
Smartphone with data
Required to run the Let’s Roam app, receive clues, and submit photos.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your device charged through photo-heavy challenges or long days out.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support on cobblestones and city streets makes the hunt easier and safer.
Light rain jacket
A lightweight shell helps if sudden showers appear in spring or fall.
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