FREE Printable Road Trip Scavenger Hunt (For Kids & Teens)
The car is loaded, snacks are packed, and you’re ready for a family road trip adventure. When the kids inevitably ask, “Are we there yet?” surprise them with this fun and engaging printable road trip scavenger hunt. It’s sure to make the journey more enjoyable for everyone!
Your kids will not only have fun passing time on a road trip but they’ll also:
- Pay closer attention to their surroundings
- Get off their devices while in the car
- Spark fun conversations about what they see
How To Play The Road Trip Scavenger Hunt
1. Download and print the road trip scavenger hunt below. Choose the one that works for you:
- Scavenger hunt for younger kids with pictures included
- Scavenger hunt for older kids and teens with more challenging items to find
2. Bring this entertaining scavenger hunt along on your next road trip.
Pro Tip: To do the hunt multiple times, stick it in a page protector and mark it with a dry-erase marker.
3. To play:
- Help younger kids find each item and mark it off.
- Play as a family and see who can spot all the items first.
- Older kids can compete in a race to find the items fastest.
If you think there is an item your child won’t be able to find, give them the option to cross that item off the scavenger hunt list.
More Ways To Use The Road Trip Scavenger Hunts
Take Pictures
Challenge older kids and teens to take pictures of each item on their scavenger hunt list before marking it off.
Keep A Running Tally
Check off each item as it is found. Additionally, maintain a running tally beside each item when you find it again! This will keep your kids engaged and eager to continue the scavenger hunt as they ride.
Keep Score
Make it interesting by keeping score.
- Give a designated number of points for each item. (Write the points on the scavenger hunt before starting.)
- Assign higher points to items that may be harder to spot.
- Give an additional point when the item is spotted more than once.
Add small prizes to make it fun and motivating for your family! Let the person with the most items marked off pick the radio station, next road stop point, or get a special snack to share.
Add Items
Add more items to the scavenger hunt! Tailor it to your travel destinations, whether it’s cities, rural areas, mountains, or more. Write these additional items on the back of the page. Get creative and make the hunt even more exciting!
Print and play the free License Plate Game too!
Related:
- More Great Road Trip Games To Play
- Road Trip Trivia Quiz
- Fun Put A Finger Down Questions (Family car ride favorite!)
Free Printable Road Trip Scavenger Hunts
Grab the free printable scavenger hunts here!
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These road trip scavenger hunts are a must-have for anyone planning a road trip. It’s a simple yet enjoyable activity that can keep everyone entertained for hours.
So, print out the game sheets, grab a marker, and buckle up for some road trip fun!
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