Turn Pawtucket’s mill-lined streets into a gameboard on this two-hour, live-hosted scavenger hunt. Solve clues, complete photo challenges, and uncover local history while a remote guide keeps the pace energetic.
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You begin at a busy corner where brick facades and river bridges meet — the host greets you over the phone, a digital guide dropping a first clue like a pebble into the Blackstone River. The hunt sends you weaving through downtown streets, past industrial-era mills, public art, and small storefronts where strangers become allies in solving a riddle.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking and urban navigation; suitable for most fitness levels including families and older adults
Wildlife
History
Pawtucket played a pivotal role in America’s early industrialization; Slater Mill (1793) and canal systems powered textile manufacturing and shaped the city’s built environment.
Conservation
Respect historic mill sites and private property, pack out trash, and support small local businesses to help sustain the community and its cultural landmarks.
Reserve your spot on the Pawtucket Prowl Scavenger Hunt today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Charge your phone
You must use a GPS-enabled smartphone to receive clues, send photos, and communicate with your live host—bring a full battery and a power pack.
Wear city walking shoes
Expect two hours of mixed pavement and park paths—supportive, closed-toe shoes make the route easier and faster.
Confirm contact method
Provide a correct domestic phone number or set up WhatsApp in advance so the remote host can reach you without delay.
Use public transit or plan parking
Downtown Pawtucket has limited parking; consider taking transit or allowing extra time to find a lot.
GPS-enabled smartphone
Required to receive clues, send photos/videos, and communicate with the remote host.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your phone charged through extended photo and data use.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support for sidewalks, park paths, and short stair sections during the hunt.
Refillable water bottle
Stay hydrated during warmer months; refill stations are available in local parks.
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