Looking for an adventure for the whole family? Get to know these Upstate cities and towns through fun-filled scavenger hunts. Grab the kids, lace up your sneakers and get ready to explore — one delightful discovery at a time.
The Bunny Trail
Main Street, Travelers Rest, TravelersRestSC.com/Bunny-Trail/
Start at Main Street and Roe Road and find the eight hand-painted bunny sculptures in downtown Travelers Rest. Some of the sculptures have QR codes that link to information about the artists, Lydia Osteen and Bill McAbee.
The Carolina Wren Scavenger Hunt
Downtown Anderson
Search for 27 bronzed Carolina Wrens scattered inside business, public buildings and outside downtown Anderson. Pick up a brochure with clues at City Hall.
Mice on Main
Main Street, Greenville, MiceonMain.com
The idea for Mice on Main spawned from Jim Ryan’s senior project in 2020. After Ryan raised the funds, Greenville sculptor Zan Wells created the nine mice that are permanently located in surprising places stretching from the Hyatt Regency to the Westin Poinsett hotel.
Trains on Main
Downtown Easley, EasleyChamber.org/Trains-on-Main
Help Beasley from Easley find his 11 missing bronze trains hidden around downtown Easley. A map with clues can be found on the city of Easley’s website or app.
Toads on Trade
Trade Street, Greer, ToadsonTrade.com
Originally created by Jason Clark in 2009, this whimsical scavenger hunt in downtown Greer has been reimagined and expanded by 10-year-old resident Kelsi Kennemore. To find all 16 toads, you’ll use clues that will teach you about each location’s history.
Turtles on the Town
Downtown Pickens, CityofPickens.com/Turtles
Hunt for 13 bronze turtles in downtown Pickens. A guided map and corresponding clues can be found on the city’s website. The clues give hunters info about the species of turtle they’ll find at each location.
