Teen Top City Photo Scavenger Hunt

In the spirit of travel, we’ve come up with a photographic scavenger hunt to take teens around the city to see some of our iconic views and landmarks. You'll need solve the clues to figure out where you’re headed for each photo. Once you’ve figured out where to go, take a photo including your “passport” to prove you were there and upload it. On the upload just enter your first name and last initial.

Stop by The Edge or Kids Library desk to pick up a “passport” and get started. The clues you need to solve are below.

Once you’ve completed your hunt, stop by The Edge or Kids Library desk to pick up your prize. The quickest person to complete the hunt will win a gift card to the Millenium Café! The phtographer whose photo gets the most likes/votes will also win a Millenium Café gift card!

Scavenger Hunt Rules

• Your “passport” must be visible in your photo to prove you took it.
• No selfies, please! Your “passport” is your stand-in.
• Crop photos into squares. Instagram is particular like that.
• No teams. This is every teen for themselves!
• Complete the hunt by July 29.
• Please follow any posted rules at various destinations.
• Be safe.
• Be creative with your photos!

Photo Scavenger Hunt Clues

1. This statue sat atop Topeka’s radio station WREN’s building for nearly 50 years before being restored and moved to its current location.

2. This seat of government has no shortage of interesting things to photograph: murals, statues, even the copper and stone of the building itself. 

3. Snap a picture of the Topeka skyline from the top of this highest natural point in Topeka while enjoying the view.

4. South Topeka is home to this museum dedicated to military aviation that exhibits nearly 50 aircraft from various eras.

5. This National Park in Topeka occupies the old Monroe School and documents the history of segregation and the struggle to end it in schools.

6. This house is thought to be the oldest house in Topeka and bears the name of the abolitionist who built it and used it as a station on the Underground Railroad.

7. This high school, built in Gothic style for $1.8 million in 1931, was one of the first million-dollar high schools west of the Mississippi River.

8. This historical site includes a mansion, general store, schoolhouse and botanical garden.

9. All aboard at this building, which was restored in the 2000s and highlights Topeka’s historical connection to the railroads.

10. This 160-acre park has several activities and attractions, and began in 1899, when heirs of a local man gifted 80 acres of land to the city of Topeka.

11. This historic venue is currently being remodeled, but you can’t miss the sign on the building with its namesake bird.

12. This garden area near Lake Shawnee features more than 1,500 types of plants, water and rock gardens, gazebos, and excellent lake views.

13. This iconic Topeka restaurant was featured on the Food Network’s Diners, Drive-ins and Dives show. 

14. This arts district is home to several art galleries, businesses and restaurants. It’s also home to several murals,  get a picture of one.