The most epic Minneapolis Team Building Scavenger Hunt EVER!

Whether you’re here on business or getting the team together for some fun, there are tons of things to check out while in Downtown Minneapolis. From professional sports and performing arts to architectural gems and tranquil parks, there is something your entire team can enjoy. Our scavenger hunt will show you the highlights of downtown while uniting your team in a fun and unique way.

Where are all of the shopping fanatics?! Nicollet Mall is calling your name! With hundreds of shops, restaurants, stores and theaters to delve into, the shopping and dining district of Minneapolis is the place you want to be! While you’re there, make sure your team soars to new heights up in the Nicollet Skyway. See the main street of Minneapolis from a second-story bridge that is full of even more awesome things to see and do. This Nicollet Mall scavenger hunt is team building at it’s finest!

Uptown Minneapolis is the hot spot for our outdoor enthusiasts. With a plethora of lakes and parks to choose from and a wide variety of fun activities at each of them, there are tons of options for our active groups. Uptown is also home to the landmark Uptown Theater as well as many shops and dining options. If you’re looking for a night out on the town after a fun day of team building, Uptown is the hot spot for Minneapolis’ nightlife partygoers!

Scavenger hunters took a trip to the Star Wall, which is located outside of First Avenue. First Avenue is one of the longest-running theatres in the United States and is dedicated to supporting local artists, promoting diversity, and providing fun music and other live events for all. The Star Wall features hundreds of silver stars that feature the names of famous musicians and artists. The wall also features one gold star that is dedicated to Prince, who is from Minneapolis and obviously deserving of this honor. It is somewhat of a mystery when it comes to how the theatre chooses who gets a star. However, the rumor is that in order to get a star, you must sell out the main room of the theatre or be someone who has had a major impact on the local community. The photo challenge at this stop was for participants to take a photo with a star of their favorite celebrity. This group chose Mason Jennings, who is a local folk-pop singer and songwriter.

Challenge: Look up to the sky and locate the tallest building in Minneapolis.” For this scavenger hunt stop, participants had to locate the tallest building in Minneapolis, which is the IDS Center. This skyscraper is a 57-story office tower that stands at 792 feet high! This building has much more to offer than just office spaces. The building has a 23,000-square-foot indoor urban park called Crystal Park. The atrium is lined with trees and is 8 stories high. This is one of the most popular locations in Minneapolis to shop, dine, and hang out with friends under the ficus trees. Before adventuring through the IDS Center, participants were challenged to take a photo of their shortest teammate standing in contrast with this enormous skyscraper.

At this stop, participants had to take a picture with the Mary Tyler Moore statue that was erected to honor her legacy and impact on the TV and film industry in Minneapolis. In the 1970s, Mary Tyler Moore starred in a sitcom called The Mary Tyler Moore Show. This show was based in Minneapolis and has become one of the most iconic TV shows of all time. This show helped give the city recognition and established it as a major city in popular culture. The statue honors Mary’s character, who was known for her independence, humor, and spirit.

Participants made a stop at the Target Center, which is the main arena in Minneapolis. This area hosts a variety of concerts, sporting events, live shows, private events, and more. One of the biggest events the team hosts is NBA basketball games for Minneapolis’ home team, the Timberwolves. The photo challenge at this stop was to take a picture of two teammates pretending to face off for a jump ball.

Scavenger Hunters made a visit to Orchestra Hall, which is located in downtown Minneapolis. This iconic music hall was opened in 1974 and seats over 2,000 people. It is the main stage for the Minnesota Orchestra, which was one of the first orchestras to be formed in the United States. The orchestra was originally named the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra, which started performing in 1903. For the photo op, teams had to take a picture outside of the iconic hall pretending to conduct an orchestra.

It wouldn’t be a Minneapolis scavenger hunt without a trip down to the Mississippi River. This river is more than 2,350 miles long. It starts in the central US and ends in the Gulf of Mexico! This river has a large history when it comes to American history and trade. Another thing the river is known for is fishing. The most common fish in the river is smallmouth bass. Fishermen in the area can catch 30 or more of these fish in just one trip! The challenge at this stop was to take a photo pretending to fish as participants ventured along this iconic river.

At this stop, scavenger hunters ventured across and under… the Hennepin Avenue Bridge. This bridge is named after Louis Hennepin, who was a 17th-century explorer who first saw Saint Anthony Falls. Finding these falls was an important historical event because it is the only waterfall across the entire Mississippi River. This bridge connects Hennepin Avenue, which is in downtown Minneapolis, to Nicollet Island. Teams ventured across the bridge to take in the sights of the river. However, we gave them the challenge to also venture under the bridge. Once under the bridge, they had to take a photo of a team member pretending to be a troll who was asking another team member to pay a toll.