FrogQuest
Best Photo Scavenger Hunts
for Kids, Tweens, and Teens
in Burlington, Vermont
Our Favorite Spots
in Burlington, Vermont
Burlington offers groups an engaging urban landscape, especially within its lively downtown, the historic Old North End, and along the scenic waterfront. The downtown core features pedestrian-friendly streets bustling with foot traffic, diverse storefronts, and dynamic street scenes that provide ample visual interest. The Old North End adds a quaint, eclectic vibe with its colorful architecture and artistic ambiance, offering varied backgrounds for photo challenges. Nearby, the Waterfront Park area along Lake Champlain presents open green spaces, public plazas, and scenic pathways conducive to movement and team interaction. These districts are ideal for a FrogQuest scavenger hunt because their high pedestrian density, abundant visual elements, and concentrated layout encourage continuous exploration and teamwork. The focus is on discovering props and engaging with the environment, not just visiting specific landmarks. Teams will enjoy navigating through these areas, capturing moments, and collaborating amidst Burlington’s accessible, walkable neighborhoods that foster lively participation and memorable experiences.
Church Street Marketplace
This pedestrian-only thoroughfare in downtown Burlington is a vibrant hub, ideal for groups. Its unique blend of historic architecture, public art installations, and bustling street life creates a visually rich environment. Teams will find ample opportunities for creative challenges amidst the diverse storefronts and open plazas, benefiting from high foot traffic and a concentrated area of activity.
Waterfront Park Area
Situated along the scenic shores of Lake Champlain, the Waterfront Park Area offers teams expansive green spaces, walking paths, and stunning lake views. This district provides a refreshing contrast to urban settings, with natural elements and open areas perfect for dynamic challenges. Its accessibility and visual appeal make it an engaging location for group exploration and collaborative tasks.
University of Vermont Campus
The University of Vermont Campus provides a distinctive setting for hunts, characterized by its historic academic buildings, sprawling green quads, and a mix of architectural styles. The campus offers a blend of structured pathways and open spaces, fostering an environment rich in visual variety and intellectual energy. Teams can navigate through this walkable area, engaging in challenges that leverage its unique collegiate atmosphere.
Battery Park
Battery Park offers a scenic setting along Lake Champlain with open green spaces and panoramic water views, ideal for that enjoy outdoor urban environments. The park's proximity to downtown provides easy access to local shops and eateries, blending natural beauty with city life.
South End Arts District
The South End Arts District is known for its galleries, studios, and creative spaces, making it a stimulating backdrop for that appreciate artistic expression and cultural diversity. This area features murals, unique architecture, and frequent art events that add visual interest and engagement.
Battery Street and Old North End
Battery Street and the Old North End neighborhood combine historic charm with a lively community atmosphere, offering diverse architecture and local businesses that enrich experiences. The area’s walkable streets and eclectic mix of shops and eateries provide varied props and settings.
Downtown Burlington
Downtown Burlington is a bustling commercial and entertainment hub with a mix of retail, dining, and nightlife venues that create a dynamic environment for . The pedestrian-friendly streets and frequent public events ensure a high level of foot traffic and interaction.
Church Street Historic District
The Church Street Historic District centers around the pedestrian mall and extends into surrounding blocks featuring historic buildings and a variety of shops and restaurants. This district’s lively atmosphere and visual variety make it a prime location for seeking urban energy and diverse settings.
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What is FrogQuest?
FrogQuest is a laughably fun photo scavenger hunt for kids, teens and tweens. Teams scour any city on foot completing daring, interactive photo-challenges with our mobile app. High Score wins!
Live Judging
We personally review every submitted photo, awarding bonus points when impressed, deducting when not. So bring that A-game!
Photo Slideshow
Afterwards, laugh together as you watch a curated slideshow of all the best photos.
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Customized
Every experience is a snowflake, created especially for your group, activity and location. Crazy or tame, it's up to you.
On Your Time
Most hunts take 2-3 hours by default but we adjust to your schedule.
Leaderboard
Track your team's activities against the others as you compete for first place.
Downloadable
Download all the photos and keep them evermore once the fun of the hunt is done.
As low as $25/pp Get Started
Who, What, Why?
Perfect for groups both large and small, but as always...the more the merrier!
Photo Hall of Fame
A few of our favorite submissions
Teams
24,350
Participants
125,880
Photos Judged
900,630
Points Awarded
22,960,260
What to Expect
Hunts are 2 hours by default, adjusted to your schedule as needed.
1. Set-up & Send-off!
~10 minutes
We'll meet you in the heart of your chosen play area, explain the rules, get you excited, then send you off on your photo adventure.
2. Ready, Set, Go!
~1-2 hours
Teams scatter in various directions, complete quests, and submit photos to our judges as they go. Impressing our judges may earn you bonus points. Teams track their progress in real time via the leaderboard!
3. Enjoy the Slideshow Together
~15 minutes
When the time is up, everyone returns to watch a curated photo slideshow of all the best submissions.
4. Announce Winning Team
~5 minutes
All good things must come to an end, but not until we've announced the winning team! If there are any prizes (optional), we'll pass those out too.
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