Why You'll Love the Roseville Scavenger Hunt
Get ready to experience historic Roseville like never before! Explore downtown streets, historic buildings, railroad landmarks, public art, and community gathering places while working together to solve puzzles, complete challenges, and earn points. Most teams complete the adventure in approximately 90 minutes while walking about 1.5 miles through the heart of downtown Roseville.
Historic Points of Interest Along the Way
Tower Theatre
Minard Building
Eagles Hall
Roseville Telephone Museum
Southern Pacific No. 2252 Steam Locomotive
Vernon Street Town Square
Reuben F. Nelson Footbridge
Roseville Veterans Memorial
Life Drift Time Capsule
King Building
Additional historic buildings, murals, and downtown Roseville landmarks
 
Educational Benefits
This scavenger hunt provides a unique form of experiential learning by encouraging participants to:
Practice observation and critical thinking skills
Solve puzzles and interpret clues
Learn about Roseville's railroad history and its role in California's growth
Discover how the railroad helped transform Roseville into a thriving community
Explore historic architecture from the late 1800s and early 1900s
Learn about communication technology through the Roseville Telephone Museum
Discover local public art, monuments, and community gathering places
Learn about civic history and community development
Develop teamwork and communication skills
Strengthen problem-solving abilities
Build navigation and spatial awareness skills
Connect with the history, culture, and heritage of Roseville through active exploration
 
How It Works
Detailed login instructions and access information will be provided.
When you're ready to begin, travel to the designated starting location.
Access the scavenger hunt through your smartphone.
Follow clues, solve puzzles, answer questions, and complete challenges.
Earn points for correct answers and climb the leaderboard.
Explore downtown Roseville while uncovering fascinating stories, historic landmarks, and hidden gems.
 
Team Information
One purchase covers your entire team.
Recommended team size: 2–6 participants.
Family-friendly and suitable for a wide range of ages.
 
Visiting Tips for Families
Bring a Charged Smartphone
A smartphone is required to access clues, challenges, and scoring.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
Participants should expect approximately 2 miles of walking.
Take Time to Explore
Downtown Roseville offers unique shops, restaurants, parks, museums, and seasonal community events. Consider allowing extra time before or after your scavenger hunt to enjoy everything downtown has to offer.
Work Together
The best experience comes from collaborating as a team to solve challenges and uncover clues.
Take Your Time
There is no time limit, so feel free to stop, explore, take photos, and enjoy the experience at your own pace.
 
Educator Package
Includes educational resources, interactive project ideas, trip organization support, and engaging pre- and post-visit educational activities designed to help students connect their scavenger hunt experience to broader learning concepts in history, geography, observation, communication, art, architecture, and problem-solving.