Nacogdoches Summer Scavenger Hunt 2026

Nacogdoches Summer Scavenger Hunt is a collaborative event between the historic and cultural arts sites of Nacogdoches to encourage visitors to explore Nacogdoches and for residents to be tourists in their town!
How to Play:
-Pick up a printed scavenger hunt at any of the participating locations (listed below).
-Take your scavenger hunt to each site and answer the questions listed.
-At your last stop, leave your scavenger hunt with the site (make sure you fill out your contact information).
-Each completed scavenger hunt will be entered into a drawing to win a prize gift basket with items graciously donated by each site.
2026 Participating Locations:
Please note that each organization may have different hours and admission; please click the link to go directly to their pages.
Nac Historic Sites (includes the Sterne-Hoya House, the Durst-Taylor House, Zion Hill and the Nacogdoches Railroad Depot)
Nacogdoches Public Library
Nacogdoches Visitor's Center
Stone Fort Museum
Old University Building
Cole Art Center
Millard's Crossing Historic Village
Fire Museum
Prizes
Prizes: Can't make all 11 sites? No worries! There are two prize categories this year.
Master Explorers: You have visited all 11 sites and answered every question. You will be entered to win the grand prizes that include gift items and tickets to various events around Nacogdoches.
History Hunters: You have made it to 5 sites and answered every question. You may go ahead and turn in your scavenger hunt at your final stop for a chance to win a basket of gift items.

Share your Adventures:
Upload Photos of your adventures using the QR Code on the scavenger hunt.