St. Louis Scavenger Hunt: Trivia, Photos, and Adventure
Embark on an exciting adventure through the Gateway City with our comprehensive scavenger hunt. Explore iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and unique spots, as you discover 25 amazing locations throughout St. Louis. Whether you're a local or a visitor, this scavenger hunt through St. Louis promises an unforgettable experience filled with adventure, exploration, and fun. Here’s what you can expect:
Highlights of the Scavenger Hunt
Explore Iconic Landmarks: Visit famous sites like the Gateway Arch, Forest Park, and the St. Louis Cathedral.
Discover Hidden Gems: Uncover lesser-known attractions and local favorites that showcase the city’s unique charm.
Create Lasting Memories: Capture fun moments and take photos at each location to remember your adventure.
What to Bring
Comfortable walking shoes
A camera or smartphone for capturing memories
A notebook or app for jotting down clues
GPS for directions
Water and snacks to stay energized
How to Participate
Gather your friends or family for a fun group activity.
Choose how much time you want to allow for the hunt. You may work on it over many days or even a year, or you can focus on site exteriors and entrances to achieve all sites in a day or two.
Solve the trivia clue to identify your destination.
Visit the location and take a photo to earn points.
Complete the specific challenge at each location for bonus points
Add up your points to earn your Gateway Explorer rank
Scoring:
Photo at the destination: 15 points
Completing the challenge: 25 points
Total possible points: 1000 points
Explorer Ranks:
Diamond Gateway Explorer: 800+ points
Platinum Gateway Explorer: 600-799 points
Gold Gateway Explorer: 400-599 points
Silver Gateway Explorer: 200-399 points
Bronze Gateway Explorer: 100-199 points
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St. Louis Scavenger Hunt Clues and Challenges:
1. 630-foot-tall Monument
Clue: The tallest man-made monument in the United States was designed by Eero Saarinen. The museum at this attraction is free.
Challenge: Take the tram to the top and snap a photo of your group pointing to a landmark you can see from the observation deck.
2. Historic Court Decisions
Clue: Built in the Greek Revival style, site of one of the most important court cases in American history when Dred and Harriet Scott sued for their freedom. Visiting this site is free.
Challenge: Find the restored courtroom where the Dred Scott case was heard and take a photo while learning about its significance.
3. Blues Legacy
Clue: Located on Washington Avenue, this museum preserves the rich history of a uniquely American music genre that flourished in St. Louis with famous musicians including Scott Joplin, Chuck Berry, Miles Davis and Tina Turner.
Challenge: Record yourself trying to play a 12-bar blues progression and take a photo with your favorite blues artist's exhibit.
4. Mars Rover Replica
Clue: This museum houses a Mars Rover Replica, dinosur fossils, a planetarium, and hands-on exhibits. Visiting this museum is free.
Challenge: Build and launch a paper airplane in the Makerspace gallery and photograph it in flight.
5. 6-foot-tall Horses
Clue: Home to the majestic Budweiser Clydesdales and the former home of a U.S. President, this free attraction brings visitors of all ages.
Challenge: Take a photo feeding lorikeets.
6. Father of Rock and Roll
Clue: This statue on Delmar Boulevard immortalizes the "Father of Rock and Roll" in bronze, performing his famous duck walk.
Challenge: Take a photo mimicking the duck walk pose and find three nearby Loop attractions.
7. Victorian Home
Clue: Built in 1851, this was the home of a wealthy fur trading family. Now a museum, it is preserved exactly as it was in the 1880s.
Challenge: Take a guided tour and photograph your group recreating a Victorian-era pose.
8. 600,000-square-foot Shoe Factory
Clue: This "museum" is a an imaginative wonderland housed inside of and outside of a former shoe factory, featuring repurposed architectural elements and the world's largest pencil.
Challenge: Try the 10-story slide and snap a photo at the bottom.
9. Home of 11 World Series Championships
Clue: Home of 11 World Series championships and the Rally Squirrel, seats in this stadium offer views of the Gateway Arch.
Challenge: Take a photo with the Stan Musial statue and find all retired Cardinals numbers.
10. 175-feet diameter Geodesic Dome
Clue: Founded in 1859, this attraction features a geodesic dome Climatron® and North America's largest traditional Japanese garden.
Challenge: Take a photo with the koi in the Japanese garden.
11. Over 200-Year-Old Market
12. Grand Terminal
Clue: Once the world's largest and busiest train station, this magnificent landmark was opened in 1894. It is now home to an aquarium and a spectacular light show.
Challenge: Find the "Whispering Arches" and take a photo on the stairs.
13. Oldest Cathedral West of the Mississippi
Clue: Located on the Mississippi riverfront since 1834 and dedicated to the King of France, this cathedral offers free tours.
Challenge: Find and photograph three different architectural elements that make this church unique.
14. King of Beers Castle
Clue: Since 1852, this facility has been brewing America's favorite beer in distinctive German-style buildings.
Challenge: Take the brewery tour and photograph your group with the Clydesdales.
15. Home to the King of Ragtime
Clue: Home where this famous musician composed "The Entertainer."
Challenge: Listen to a ragtime performance and take a photo.
16. World-Class Art Gallery
Clue: Since its establishment in 1879, this magnificent building, topped by "The Apotheosis of St. Louis," has been home to world-class art collections. Visiting this site is free.
Challenge: Find your favorite artwork and recreate it in a photo pose.
17. Historic Landing
Clue: The cobblestone streets and renovated 19th-century buildings in this district evoke the riverfront heritage of St. Louis.
Challenge: Find the oldest building and photograph its architectural details.
18. An 1868- City Park Paradise
Clue: The Victorian pavilions and meandering paths of this historic park exemplify 19th-century landscape design.
Challenge: Visit three different pavilions and photograph their unique features.
19. Home of the Ice Cream Cone
Clue: This pavilion at the I'm a 1,300-acre park celebrates the 1904 World's Fair and 1904 Olympics, and the birth of the ice cream cone. Where am I?
Challenge: Rent a paddleboat on the Grand Basin and photograph the Art Museum in the background.
20. Reflecting Glory
Clue: Featuring 8 fountains and a large reflecting pool, this is the iconic centerpiece of Forest Park.
Challenge: Take a photo capturing the fountain's spray.
21. 1874 Engineering Marvel
Clue: Upon its completion in 1874, this structure was the world's first steel-truss bridge and held the record as the longest arch bridge.
Challenge: Photograph the bridge from three different angles highlighting its revolutionary design.
22. Serving Root beer since 1947
Clue: This local landmark has been making root beer since 1947. Now you can dine in their restaurant on the Delamr Loop and watch as the beverage is bottled.
Challenge: Take a photo of the bottling factory.
23. Military Tribute
Clue: This free museum honors St. Louis citizens who served in America's military conflicts.
Challenge: Find and photograph three different memorial elements that move you.
24. "Spirit of St. Louis" Sister
Clue: Find the sister plane to the Spirit of St. Louis.
Challenge: Take a photograph of the plane at this free museum.
25. Fountain Celebrating Missouri and Mississippi Rivers
Clue: This renowned fountain from 1939 showcases fourteen bronze statues and symbolizes the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers.
Challenge: Create an artistic photo incorporating the fountain's spray patterns.
Answer Key:
1. Gateway Arch National Park
2. Old Courthouse
3. National Blues Museum
4. Saint Louis Science Center
5. Grant's Farm
6. Chuck Berry Statue
7. Campbell House Museum
8. City Museum
9. Busch Stadium
10. Missouri Botanical Garden
11. Soulard Market
12. Union Station
13. Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France (Old Cathedral)
14. Anheuser-Busch Brewery
15. Scott Joplin House State Historic Site
16. Saint Louis Art Museum
17. Laclede's Landing
18. Tower Grove Park
19. World's Fair Pavilion at Forest Park
20. The Grand Basin
21. Eads Bridge
22. Carondelet Plaza Fountain
23. Soldier's Memorial Military Museum
24. Missouri History Museum
25. Carondelet Plaza Fountain
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Remember to:
Respect all venue rules and operating hours
Some challenges may need to be modified based on seasonal availability or special events
Check venue websites for current admission fees and hours
Consider weather conditions when planning your route
Take breaks between locations to enjoy local restaurants and shops
Tally Your Points: Add up your total points from photos and challenges. Consider rewarding winners with St. Louis' iconic Ooey Gooey Butter Cake, a ride on the Ferris Wheel, or an ice cream cone.
Have fun exploring the Gateway City!
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