Explore downtown Salt Lake City through a two-hour app-based scavenger hunt that mixes riddles, photo challenges, and a remote host. Perfect for groups or families who want an active, social way to discover public art, civic landmarks, and hidden urban quirks.
Explore downtown Salt Lake City through a two-hour app-based scavenger hunt that mixes riddles, photo challenges, and a remote host. Perfect for groups or families who want an active, social way to discover public art, civic landmarks, and hidden urban quirks.
Early light hits the glass facades of downtown Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Range watches from the east as teams fan out with phones in hand. The game drops you into streets that shift between granite-faced civic buildings and pocket parks; clues arrive as riddles, and the city’s details—an old bronze plaque, a quirky mural, a hidden sculpture—become objectives to capture and score.
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Operated by Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunts · Salt Lake City, Utah
Early light hits the glass facades of downtown Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Range watches from the east as teams fan out with phones in hand. The game drops you into streets that shift between granite-faced civic buildings and pocket parks; clues arrive as riddles, and the city’s details—an old bronze plaque, a quirky mural, a hidden sculpture—become objectives to capture and score.
Salt Lake City was laid out in 1847 by Mormon pioneers on a rigid grid, with Temple Square as its cultural center; the nearby Great Salt Lake and the uplifted Wasatch Range give the city its unique geography, where urban blocks sit under steep, limestone-capped ridgelines. The scavenger hunt threads through civic history (Capitol and courtyards), contemporary culture (art-lined alleys and independent cafés), and reclaimed public spaces that locals use for festivals and markets.
Practical guidance: the hunt is app-driven and lasts about two hours; play it as a brisk urban walk with frequent stops for photos and short challenges. Start early summer mornings to avoid heat, charge your phone fully, and wear supportive shoes for sidewalks and occasional stair climbs. Public transit (TRAX and buses) drops you near most start points, and the remote host can chat if you need hints. Respect private property and ongoing city events—many clues are found in public plazas or storefront fronts.
For groups, children, or mixed fitness levels the route is flexible—complete items in any order to tailor distance. Expect a mix of observation, silly photo prompts, and light local trivia: it’s as much about seeing the city differently as it is about leaderboard bragging rights.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect intermittent walking with short bursts of standing and stairs.
You can typically begin anywhere in the downtown core—check your booking confirmation for recommended start points and suggested neighborhoods.
Yes; it’s listed as suitable for all physical fitness levels and is appropriate for children, though younger kids may need help with the app.
Bookings are for one team per session, but teams can be solo players or groups; the app supports single-device play.
Full refunds are available if you cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled start time.
Salt Lake City was founded by Mormon pioneers in 1847 and built on a grid plan with Temple Square as its historic core.
Stay on public sidewalks and plazas, avoid private property when searching for clues, and support local shops you pass—urban stewardship helps keep downtown vibrant.
Operation City Quest Scavenger Hunts operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.




Early light hits the glass facades of downtown Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Range watches from the east as teams fan out with phones in hand. The game drops you into streets that shift between granite-faced civic buildings and pocket parks; clues arrive as riddles, and the city’s details—an old bronze plaque, a quirky mural, a hidden sculpture—become objectives to capture and score.
Early light hits the glass facades of downtown Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Range watches from the east as teams fan out with phones in hand. The game drops you into streets that shift between granite-faced civic buildings and pocket parks; clues arrive as riddles, and the city’s details—an old bronze plaque, a quirky mural, a hidden sculpture—become objectives to capture and score.
Salt Lake City was laid out in 1847 by Mormon pioneers on a rigid grid, with Temple Square as its cultural center; the nearby Great Salt Lake and the uplifted Wasatch Range give the city its unique geography, where urban blocks sit under steep, limestone-capped ridgelines. The scavenger hunt threads through civic history (Capitol and courtyards), contemporary culture (art-lined alleys and independent cafés), and reclaimed public spaces that locals use for festivals and markets.
Practical guidance: the hunt is app-driven and lasts about two hours; play it as a brisk urban walk with frequent stops for photos and short challenges. Start early summer mornings to avoid heat, charge your phone fully, and wear supportive shoes for sidewalks and occasional stair climbs. Public transit (TRAX and buses) drops you near most start points, and the remote host can chat if you need hints. Respect private property and ongoing city events—many clues are found in public plazas or storefront fronts.
For groups, children, or mixed fitness levels the route is flexible—complete items in any order to tailor distance. Expect a mix of observation, silly photo prompts, and light local trivia: it’s as much about seeing the city differently as it is about leaderboard bragging rights.