Scavenger Hunt Company Provides COVID-19 Friendly Activities

Quarantine is not fun. Sometimes the best thing to do is get outside and do something. Maybe you want to do something with your friends as a team. Maybe you want to go around Lincoln and see some sights. I have the answer for you.

Let's Roam is a scavenger hunt company that has created experiences in 400+ cities around the globe, including Lincoln. The “Capitol to Campus” scavenger hunt is one starting from the Capitol here in Lincoln and ending at the University of Nebraska campus with several historic and beautiful sights.  

I was able to talk to Kelly Diehr, head of Let’s Roam public relations. We were able to talk about their goals with this hunt. When talking about its location, she said, “Why not combine the Capitol area and campus area because of the amount of history in the area? We would be able to make something great for visitors and students alike.” Their goal was to create something for everybody to enjoy. If you were new to Lincoln or if you lived here your entire life, you would enjoy yourself and even see something new. “One of the main things we hear from locals and visitors is that most of what they see is things that they might not know about.”

On the hunt, players have the opportunity to see amazing historic landmarks in Lincoln. Taking about two hours, there is the chance to see different shops and hot spots in the area. Players can also pause the hunt if they want to stop at a specific spot without affecting their final time. 

The beauty of the hunt is that it is a social distancing activity. On the hunt you never need to go inside anywhere or touch anything. You are encouraged to go as a team, but no larger than ten people. “People couldn’t really leave because of quarantine. Now that people are outside, people are looking for a social distancing activity which is what we are,” said Diehr.

The hunt can take place anytime throughout the year. All one has to do is buy tickets, which are $13 per person, and everything else will be provided. It makes a great date for couples or a cool activity for groups of friends. Each person can choose roles such as “The Photographer” or “The Brainiac” and each role has its own purpose, making the hunt even more fun. The team with the best time and most points gets first place and bragging rights.

TJ Pittinger is a Sophomore

Theology Major from

Gilson, Illinois