Scavenger Hunt 2025

Join AIA Central New York and IIDA Syracuse City Center as we embark on another Architecture & Design Scavenger Hunt! It will be an evening of fun and adventure as we explore Downtown’s architectural treasures and hidden gems!

Register with a team (up to six participants) or register individually to be placed onto a team. Each team will have a limited amount of time to explore the city looking for predetermined locations, “items” and accomplish exciting tasks along the way. Completed tasks will be sent to your base camp via text message to receive points. Bonus points will be available to give you an edge above the competition! The top three teams will receive cash prizes.Each team will have a limited amount of time to explore the city looking for predetermined locations, “items” and accomplish exciting tasks along the way. New this year we will be using a Scavenger Hunt App to track your progress! Get the most points available to win! The top three teams will receive cash prizes.

Participants will meet at Benjamin's on Franklin to check-in and divide into teams. The Hunt will be limited in time. After the hunt, participants will meet back Benjamin's on Franklin for an after-party including food, and the presentation of cash prizes to the winning team!

Event Registration Begins: 5PM

Scavenger Hunt: 5:30PM - 7PM

After-Party Begins: 7PM

Team Prizes: 1st Place - $600, 2nd Place - $300, 3rd Place: $100

Host or Publisher American Institute of Architects Central New York Chapter