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Discover the Des Moines Dash Scavenger Hunt in Historic East Village

Get ready to explore the hidden gems of Historic East Village in Des Moines, Iowa with a one-of-a-kind, immersive scavenger hunt from Varoom that blends tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment into a single unforgettable event - all guided by your own remote, interactive live host via phone. As you wander local streets and uncover off-the-beaten-path art, history, and culture clues, you’ll creatively interpret challenges for points, enjoy laugh-out-loud discoveries, and compete for fame on our website’s international leaderboard while racing other teams across North America. Designed by an Austin, TX-based custom event company, these hand-crafted adventures are ideal for groups, families, couples, and anyone seeking a unique mix of sightseeing, workshops, and entertainment in the heart of the neighborhood - you’ll leave with stories, local insights, and the satisfaction of making the experience your own.

About this activity in Historic East Village

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation.
Pet Policy
Pet Policy
Pets are allowed.

Highlights

  • Play a one-of-a-kind, immersive scavenger hunt produced by an Austin-based event design team - a mix of tour, creative challenge, detective hunt and social experiment tailored for Historic East Village, Des Moines.
  • Interact with your own remote live host via phone who guides, encourages, and keeps the game dynamic as you uncover off-the-beaten-path art, history, and quirky local gems.
  • Compete on an international leaderboard so your team can earn fame and compare scores with groups across 300+ cities, even if you’re the only team playing here today.
  • Ideal for families, groups, couples, and team-building - expect laughs, discovery, and flexible pacing that lets you make the experience your own around the neighborhood.

Important Information

  • You’ll use your phone to receive clues, interact with a live host, and submit answers - bring a charged device and reliable data service for the best experience in the area.
  • Adventures focus on creative interpretation of art, culture, and local history; no prior knowledge required, just curiosity and a sense of fun.
  • Events are custom-designed and suitable for varied group sizes and ages, making them great for workshops, sightseeing, or team Events in this destination.
  • Pets are allowed, so you can bring well-behaved animals along as you explore; follow local leash and cleanup rules while roaming the neighborhood.

Meeting Point

Begin at the Varoom check-in location in Historic East Village, Des Moines - your host will confirm exact start instructions by phone and guide you from there.

Includes

  • You may bring your pet when booking Events or stays through Varoom in Historic East Village, Des Moines.
  • Pets are allowed for your booking in the area, so you can include animal companions in your plans.
  • This destination permits pets, making it easier to book pet-friendly Events and activities here.

Excludes

  • No pet-related exclusions are specified in the property's policy.
  • The policy statement provided only confirms that pets are allowed; no restrictions are listed.
  • There are no explicit exclusions regarding pets mentioned in this policy for the area.

Other

  • Pets are allowed as stated in the policy for Varoom listings in Historic East Village, Des Moines.
  • The policy affirms pet allowance for Events and activities booked through Varoom in the area.
  • This policy point focuses solely on pet allowance for your bookings here.

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Know more about Historic East Village

You’ll experience a hybrid of tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment that blends local art, history, and culture. Instead of a standard guided tour, you follow hand-crafted clues, interpret creative prompts for points, and uncover hidden gems off the beaten trail right here in the East Village.
Yes - the adventures are designed to be flexible and entertaining for Family & Kids groups and larger teams. You can embrace playful creative tasks, discover unusual oddities, and compete together on the international leaderboard while tailoring the pace and challenge to your group.
While you play in the East Village, your team earns points for creative interpretations and clue solves and appears on Varoom’s international leaderboard. That means you can race other teams in different cities and gain recognition for your performance no matter your score.
A live host connects with your team via phone to assist, encourage, and guide you through the experience in real time. They keep the adventure interactive and personal, helping you solve clues, stay motivated, and enjoy the mixed format of scavenger hunt and creative challenge.
Absolutely - the hand-crafted adventures interweave Art & Culture, local history, and off-the-beaten-path discoveries that let you encounter Food & Drink spots, Outdoor & Nature quirks, and neighborhood oddities all within one immersive experience.
Varoom adventures fit many occasions - from Romantic & Couples outings and date activities to team-building Services, Workshops & Learning, and Shows & Entertainment. If you want a lively, interactive way to explore the neighborhood, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own, this is an ideal pick.