FAQ

CTH Wayfinding and Treasure Hunting Features are Free to everyone. Just fill out a quick sign-up form and you are good to go! Please see our Pricing page if you are a business interested in participating.

The CTH Wayfinding Feature allows users to find Food, Drink, Shopping, Attractions, Accommodations and Activities of their choice, closest to their current location, with a click of a button. Select the EXPLORE Icon, then choose the category you are looking for. Once the curated list appears you can get directions, see the business website or menu, or see a quick preview of the location. If the listing displays GEO-ZONE, that indicates users can visit the business and find Fun Facts, Trivia, Deals, Specials and participate in a Challenge to win Treasure. Make sure your Location Services are turned on.

To participate in Treasure Hunts and Challenges, find a Geo Zone that is offering a Hunt. On that day, select the GEO ZONE Icon and if you are at the correct location, a Pop-Up will appear — select the TREASURE tab! Make sure your Location Services are turned on.

Both our Wayfinding and Geo-Zone/Treasure Hunt features require a Mobile Device or Computer with a connection to the internet (Cellular Service or WiFi) to take advantage of the fun. Make sure your Location Services are turned on.

On iPhone/iPad: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services and toggle it On. On Android: Swipe down to open Quick Settings and tap the Location icon, or go to Settings > Location and toggle Use Location On. In web browsers, when the website asks for your location select Allow in the pop-up notification. You can also check permissions by clicking the lock icon next to the website address in Chrome, the info icon in Firefox, or through Safari > Settings > Websites > Location.

We have Geo Zones in all 50 States and are adding more Cities and Wayfinding locations every day! See our Coverage Map at communitytreasurehunt.com/communities.

Although Google Maps can be useful, it is often inaccurate. Google Maps uses a combination of user contributions, business provided information and AI analysis to categorize businesses, which can result in incomplete listings and outdated information. CTH scours menus, store inventories and local activities and actively engages with businesses to make sure our information is updated and accurate. We offer a simple interface where one click displays exactly what you are looking for with directions, business overview and website/menu links — without the extra clutter of a Google Map search.

Once you Register on the CTH Website, you can use the email address and password you registered with to Log-In. Once logged in, you will see additional Menu Items like Profile (view your registration information and the ability to upgrade your Membership) and Notes to help you keep track of and organize Scavenger Hunts you participate in.

We work with almost any type of business depending on what the collaboration looks like. We offer a variety of unique ways to advertise to the local community including Geo-location ads, Treasure Hunt partnerships, Wayfinding integration and more.

We partner with Businesses and Communities designating locations as GEO ZONES. This means that anyone trying to find Treasure or participating in Scavenger Hunts would need to visit your restaurant, bar, hotel or storefront to gather clues via their mobile device. The more individuals participating in Treasure Hunts means the more foot traffic you have at your location, giving you a great opportunity to engage with the community by offering Specials, Deals, Discounts and Treasure Hunts. Contact CTH to discuss the details.

To get started, create an Account at communitytreasurehunt.com. Contact CTH if you have any questions.

We scour partner Restaurants and Bars' Menus, Store Inventories and Accommodation Amenities to deliver a convenient way for people to locate the Food, Drink, Shopping and Accommodations that they desire. Whether it's Craft Cocktails, Wine, Clam Chowder, Gluten Free meals, specific Shopping Items, special Hotel Amenities, local Activities or Dispensaries, with a touch of a button CTH will find the closest businesses to the user — with directions, business overview and menu/website links. If you don't see your business listed, fill out our Submit a Business form.

Geo Ads are a unique way to grab a CTH user's attention. We can set a virtual perimeter around your business so when a potential customer walks by, an alert will pop up on their phone to let them know you have a daily special, live music, discounts, and more. Contact CTH to discuss the details.

Any interested Business who would like to try our Technology at their location can contact us and we will set up a test GEO ZONE so you can see how it works! Contact CTH to discuss the details.

We do our best to research restaurant menus, boutique inventories, entertainment venues, and more. If your business doesn't have a website or social media, or if your online presence is incomplete, your listing may be inaccurate. Please fill out our Submit a Business Form so we can update your information.

Absolutely! For a low one-time fee, we will coordinate a Virtual Hunt with you to promote your product or service. View our Pricing Plans for details.

Having set up large scale Geo Zones for large organizations in the US, we definitely love to implement larger community involvement. We can map out entire areas including individual businesses, neighborhoods and shopping districts to facilitate large scale Treasure Hunts, Promotions and Giveaways. This is a great way to increase foot traffic and engage with the public! Contact CTH to discuss the details.

Your business gets its own dedicated page on CTH — a real, Google-indexed URL that travelers and locals can find directly in search results. It's your permanent presence on a platform covering communities across all 50 states, working for you 24/7.

CTH's structured business data signals to Google exactly who you are, where you are, and what you offer. That means your business shows up when people search for what you do in your city — not just on CTH, but across Google's local search results and map listings.

Every Enhanced Listing includes a link from your CTH page directly to your own website. Search engines count quality backlinks as votes of confidence — helping your website rank higher across all searches, not just for your business name.

Your business website is displayed directly on your CTH listing page, giving travelers one-tap access to your menu, store hours, booking page, or anything else on your site. If you don't have a website, your CTH page serves as your digital presence.

Your complete business details — street address, phone number, and hours of operation — are displayed on your CTH listing page. This gives travelers everything they need to plan a visit, call ahead, or confirm you're open before they head your direction.

Your business appears as a discoverable pin on the CTH interactive map. When Explorers use the Wayfinding feature to find food, drinks, shopping or activities near their location, your pin shows up in their results — putting you directly in front of people who are nearby and actively looking.

With one tap, travelers are sent directly to Google Maps with your business location pre-loaded and ready to navigate. No searching, no typing — just instant directions from wherever they are to your front door.

Your business is promoted across CTH's city community pages, featured in the city explorer slider, and visible to every Explorer active in your area. That's direct visibility to travelers who are already nearby and looking for something to do — with no ongoing effort required on your part.

A Geo Zone is a designated area on the CTH platform where Explorers can find Fun Facts, Trivia, Deals, Specials and Treasure Hunts. When your business joins a shared Geo Zone, you become part of a collaborative community experience that drives foot traffic to the whole area — and puts your business on the map for every Explorer who enters the zone.

Post time-sensitive offers, daily specials, happy hours, or promotions directly to Explorers who are active in your Geo Zone. These are people already nearby and ready to spend — your deal reaches them at exactly the right moment.

Make your business a stop in a CTH Treasure Hunt. Explorers hunting for treasure or completing challenges need to physically visit participating locations — bringing engaged, motivated visitors through your door with a genuine reason to be there.

A Private Geo Zone is a dedicated zone that you control entirely — its content, its boundaries, and its experience. Unlike a shared Geo Block where multiple businesses participate together, a Private Geo Zone is exclusively yours. It's ideal for resorts, hotel properties, entertainment venues, campuses, and any business that wants to create a fully branded exploration experience for their guests.

See exactly how your CTH listing is performing — how many travelers viewed your page, clicked for directions, or visited your website. Real data to help you understand your CTH audience and make smarter marketing decisions about your listing.

Take full control of how your CTH presence looks and feels — your colors, imagery, and messaging styled to match your brand identity. Custom branding ensures that every touchpoint a traveler has with your CTH listing feels consistent with the experience they'll have when they walk through your door.

A city-wide or district Geo Zone covers an entire city, neighborhood, or commercial district rather than a single business location. This is the ideal solution for Destination Marketing Organizations, tourism boards, business improvement districts, and large organizations that want to create a community-wide exploration experience across multiple attractions and venues.

At the Geo Community level, you work directly with a CTH team member who helps you set up, optimize, and grow your presence on the platform. Rather than navigating settings on your own, you have a real person ensuring your zone is performing, your content is current, and your experience is delivering results.

As CTH grows its network of communities, your listing becomes discoverable across an expanding map of cities, states, and regions. The more communities CTH adds, the wider your reach — without any additional cost or effort on your part.