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The bridges of Madison County aren’t just one of Iowa’s highlight attractions—they were also the inspiration behind the acclaimed novel and Hollywood film of the same name. Get to know the bridges—and follow in the footsteps of Meryl Streep and Clint Eastwood—on this private tour. Pick from multiple daily departure times, and set off from the Madison County Chamber of Commerce. You’ll visit several of the covered bridges (which are on the National Register of Historic Places), drop by former film sets, and more.
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Personal Guided Tour of the Covered Bridges of Madison County
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This tour takes you to two of the gems of the area. First you will visit Hitler's famous villa, known as the Eagle's Nest, perched atop the Kehlstein. You'll pass through a marble-lined tunnel and then take a lift powered by a turbine from a World War II submarine. Then visit Salzburg, dominated by the majestic 11th century fortress. Here you have the opportunity to visit the castle and explore this fairytale city. All this in the comfort of a private car with an English-speaking local driver who knows the area and will be happy to share information with you. You choose your own pick-up date and time for a hassle-free door-to-door transfer. Our driver is friendly and available at all times. If you have any requirements, just let us know and we will take care of everything. The driver will be happy to stop at any location for you to take perfect photos. We do this job with love every day and are able to provide you with a comfortable transfer to/from anywhere in Europe.
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Private Day Trip From Munich To Eagle's Nest And Salzburg
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Experience downtown Davenport like never before with the ultimate mobile bar that takes you and your party on a fun-filled journey to the best local bars, breweries, and popular stops. Ideal for groups, celebration seekers, and anyone looking to explore the city in a new way, our BYOB rides let you bring your own drinks while we provide the music, games, a cooler with ice, and good times. Whether it’s a birthday, bachelorette party, or just a day out, you'll create unforgettable memories on a unique ride that lets you explore downtown Davenport with your crew. If alcohol is on board the ride, all riders must be at least 21 years of age.
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Public Trolley BYOB Tour Quad Cities, Iowa
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Guests will embark on a 4 Hour Paranormal Investigation of Sam and Colbys Haunted Farrar Elementary School. This storied location has a prolific history of hauntings spanning the last decade. Guests will be guided through the building by our local investigative team All guests will have a full arsenal of Ghost hunting equipment at their disposal!
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Farrar School Paranormal Investigation
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East of bustling Des Moines hides a true gem, a little slice of nature away from the crowds: Quarry Springs. Grab a kayak rental—both single and multi-passenger options available—and hit the waters for an off-grid adventure in central Iowa. The waters are beautifully gentle, making this a great experience for families and beginning paddlers.
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Kayak Rentals at Quarry Springs Outfitters
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The tour will start at the majestic Saint Raphael's Cathedral, stroll through Dubuque’s historic downtown, and end at the grand Dubuque County Courthouse. You'll see churches, statues, famous sites, a railraod, clocks and so much more. And you'll discover the story of Dubuque. Go anytime, at your own pace. This is the best deal in town. The tour is location ware and plays as you walk.
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Dubuques Historic Downtown GPS Self Guided Walking Tour
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Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led adventure hunt company! Stroll through the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and tackling exciting challenges. Team up with your friends or compete against them as you uncover new facts and create unforgettable memories. Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts are perfect for everyday fun, bachelorette parties, birthday celebrations, corporate team-building events, and more! Each player selects an interactive role, with challenges tailored to each adventurer.
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Self-Guided Iowa Scavenger Hunt: City of Literature
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Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Ames. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Refer to ‘Meeting Point’ for the starting locations. See images for route. Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.
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Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Ames IA
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Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of Sioux City. Throughout this crime-solving audio adventure, visit each of the 10 mapped locations. You'll have the option to explore the downtown area using the Walking Map or follow a Driving Map on the city's outskirts. Once you choose, the exact starting point will be revealed. *See images for route. Park or stop at each location, listen to the audio story, and put your detective skills to the test by gathering clues and piecing together the evidence. Finally, make your deductions and issue an arrest warrant. Your overall detective skills will be evaluated, culminating in a Case Performance Score to measure your sleuthing prowess. This game is suitable for solo detectives, dynamic duos, or groups of mystery enthusiasts, offering an immersive audio tale filled with intrigue.
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Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Sioux City IA
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Discover the vibrant history and culture of Cedar Rapids on an interactive scavenger hunt that blends fun and education. Navigate through the city while solving clever riddles and snapping selfies with striking art pieces. Learn about the origins of Cedar Rapids and its Hollywood ties, along with its intriguing nickname, the "City of Five Seasons." Perfect for families, friends, or a unique date outing, this adventure allows you to explore at your own pace with no set time limits, making it ideal for all ages to enjoy a delightful day outdoors.
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Cedar Rapids Scavenger Hunt Interactive Walking Activity
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Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! Every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? Make every day an adventure!
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An Epic Scavenger Hunt : Adventures in Des Moines
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Using an app on your smartphone, you'll be given 60 objects to find during your scavenger hunt. You'll then explore the downtown area searching for the items. Once you've found the object, you'll send a photo in to score points. Along the way, you will perform challenges for even more points. You'll have 13 categories of objects you can find in this city walk, with each object varying in points depending on the difficulty. Don't worry, you won't be alone. You'll have a remote guide who will be chatting with you during your game if you need help or have a question. They will also encourage you and give you hints along the way! The objective of the game is to have fun, rank #1 on the leaderboard, and try to get as many points as possible by finding all of the objects!
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Cedar Rapids Scavenger Hunt by Operation City Quest
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Discover the vibrant history of Des Moines through an interactive scavenger hunt walking tour that blends fun with education. This unique experience transports participants across the city, where you'll explore iconic sites like the Capitol Building and engage with surprising local laws. With an app guiding your journey, the tour allows you to work at your own pace as you uncover fascinating stories from WWII to the Great Depression. Ideal for families, friends, and couples looking for a memorable outing, this adventure combines the excitement of a race with the intrigue of a historical tour.
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Des Moines Scavenger Hunt Interactive Walking Tour
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Explore Davenport with Operation City Quest! Our scavenger hunt takes you around the city to find items in any order you want and perform exciting tasks for points. The scavenger hunt is done using an app and you'll be able to check the rankings feature anytime to see how you rank. Our scavenger hunt has a remote guide that will help along the way via chat. Let's get exploring in Davenport.
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Davenport by Operation City Quest
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Escape the crowds and explore Des Moines on your own private tour—gamified and scavenger-hunt style. Using just your smartphone, you and your crew will go on a detective hunt to gather clues, solve puzzles, complete challenges, and get to know the city’s hidden gems. As you explore, you’ll rack up points to see if you’re good enough to top the leaderboard.
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Des Moines Dash Scavenger Hunt
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Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment! Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!
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Creative Cedar Rapids Scavenger Hunt
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Use an app to explore Davenport in this fun royal scavenger hunt! In Wacky Walks, you will compete in royal tournaments to determine a King or Queen throughout the game. The King/Queen will lead the team in finding items around the city and doing challenges for points. Take a photo of the item or completing the challenges through the app. The goal of the game is to keep your King/Queen title the longest and gain as many points as possible during your game. You can play for as long as you choose, in any area of the city you'd prefer. A remote host will be chatting with you throughout the game if you need help. Come play Wacky Walks in Davenport today!
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Davenport City Scavenger Hunt Excursion by Wacky Walks
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Dive into adventure with Let’s Roam, your go-to for the ultimate app-led adventure hunts! Step into a world where every landmark and hidden gem is waiting to be discovered. Challenge yourself with trivia, tackle brain-teasing puzzles, and embark on an epic journey of exploration! Whether you’re collaborating with your crew or turning up the competition, Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts guarantee a blast for all. Perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a spontaneous outing, a wild bachelorette bash, a festive birthday celebration, or a team-building extravaganza. Each player gets to dive into an interactive role, ensuring every challenge is as thrilling and unique as the next. So, gather your squad, choose your adventure, and let the good times roll! With Let’s Roam, every outing becomes a treasure trove of memories and excitement. Are you ready to conquer the city and create unforgettable experiences? Let’s Roam and make every day an adventure!
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Astounding Art Walk in Des Moines Experience
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Skip hailing a questionable taxi or rideshare and get to Des Moines International Airport (DSM) with a private transfer. With a professional driver prebooked, you’ll get door-to-door service exactly when you need. Traveling safely and comfortably, you’ll arrive at the airport relaxed, refreshed, and right on schedule, ready for a day in the air.
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Des Moines to Des Moines Airport (DSM) - Departure Private Transfer
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3Quest Challenge scavenger hunt of Davenport takes you on an adventure in the city! To play, you'll use an app to collect points by finding items around the city (given to you in riddle form). You will also perform challenges to gain points! The items and challenges are separated into 3 quests. Complete each quest one by one to finish 3Quest Challenge. To make the game even more of a challenge, you can set a time limit for yourself to see if you can complete all quests! During the game, a remote host will be chatting with you in case you need help or a hint. See if you can do all 3 quests in Davenport today!
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Davenport by 3Quest Challenge
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Leave behind the boring walking tours and turn Des Moines into a scavenger-hunt-style adventure—with zombies. Using just your smartphone, you and your crew will need to find ways to survive, collecting helpful tools and completing crazy challenges as you explore the city during the apocalypse. Playing at your pace and strategy, you’ll gain points—and see if you can make it past the walking dead.
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Des Moines by Zombie Scavengers
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Zombie Scavengers hunt stands out by blending real-world urban exploration with an exciting zombie apocalypse narrative. Its uniqueness lies in the complete player freedom; unlike standard hunts, you get to choose your own route and the order of tasks across the city, making it a strategic exercise. The immersive experience is powered by an app that tracks your survival points from finding supplies and completing fun, themed photo/video challenges. Crucially, it includes a remote survival guide who assists you via chat, and your score is compared in real-time on a national leaderboard, turning your local adventure into a country-wide competition.
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Cedar Rapids City Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers
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You'll use an app to explore Des Moines in this fun scavenger hunt! In 3Quest Challenge, the app will give you a list of things (given in riddle form) to find around the city. Solve the riddle and take photos of the items to collect points. You'll also do fun challenges for points as well. The items and challenges will be separated into 3 quests. Complete quest 1, quest 2, and lastly quest 3 in order to finish 3Quest Challenge. Set a time limit for yourself of 2 hours if you'd like to make the game a bit more challenging! You'll have a remote host during your game that will chat with you if you need help along the way! Can you complete all 3 Quests in Des Moines?
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Des Moines City Scavenger Hunt by 3Quest Challenge
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Survive an apocalypse in Davenport today with Zombie Scavengers! An app will provide you with a list of items needed to survive the zombies. Find these items in any order you'd like and perform fun zombie themed challenges for points. Come up with a system to get the most points in order to survive the zombie apocalypse. Your friendly remote host will help you throughout the game via chat. Get enough points to survive the zombie apocalypse in Davenport today!
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