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Charleston Scavenger Hunt: Castles, Cannons & Colleges

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Two hours. One epic Charleston adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Charleston you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Charleston. This top rated Charleston scavenger hunt is 1.51 miles and has 8 stops.

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Activity Info: Castles, Cannons & Colleges

Charming Charleston is one of the oldest American cities so it's no surprise that here you'll find some of the Deep South's oldest and most iconic landmarks. On today's epic scavenger hunt of Charleston, you'll explore wondrous architecture, gorgeous nature-filled parks, and the South's oldest and prettiest school campuses. It's time to strap on those walking shoes, round up some friends and book your enchanting Charleston scavenger hunt today!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the culture, and history of Charleston.

Some of what you'll see: College of Charleston, Marion Square, Aiken-Rhett House

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How It Works: Castles, Cannons & Colleges

Explore Charleston like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.

Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 446 King St, Charleston, SC 29403, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.51 Mi (2.43 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Competitive Fun

Extra Admissions: None


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Whether you're heading out for a weekend getaway, throwing a surprise birthday party for your best friend, or celebrating your bachelorette party, the fun never stops with ScavengerHunt.com.

Our Charleston scavenger hunts are endlessly customizable. Unlock unique challenge types, roles, and other special features as you have a blast, no matter the occassion.

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Earn The Charleston Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the Charleston leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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The Bouroughs - North Side scavenger hunt was awesome! I loved how interactive it was, making history come alive as we explored each site.

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I had such a great time doing this scavenger hunt in Chucktown. It was exciting to discover places I never noticed before, like the Aiken-Rhett House.

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This walking tour through The Bouroughs - North Side was fantastic. Each location revealed unique stories about Charleston's rich history.

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What an amazing scavenger hunt experience in The Bouroughs - North Side! Loved every second exploring historical sites and solving puzzles.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest in Charleston. The Aiken-Rhett House and Randolph Hall were real standouts!

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This Charleston scavenger hunt is such a fun thing to do. I loved every moment discovering the history around town with friends.

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Exploring The Bouroughs - North Side was a highlight of my trip. Each stop, from Marion Square to the art institute, was fascinating.

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We had a fantastic walking tour of The Bouroughs - North Side neighborhood. It was engaging and educational, definitely worth it!

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This was an awesome scavenger hunt in The Bouroughs - North Side. Each location had its own charm and stories that made it worthwhile.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Charleston. The scavenger hunt led us to places we would have missed otherwise.

Daniel G.

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This scavenger hunt is such a fun thing to do in Chucktown. We laughed and learned while visiting places like the American Theater.

Jessica D.

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Exploring The Bouroughs - North Side neighborhood was amazing. Each stop on the Charleston scavenger hunt revealed fascinating history.

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The outdoor activity was perfect in The Bouroughs - North Side. I loved walking past the Aiken-Rhett House while solving clues.

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I had a blast exploring the Charleston scavenger hunt with my family. The Children's Museum of the Lowcountry was a highlight for the kids.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app to guide us through this unique adventure in Chucktown. It made exploring so much easier!

James W.

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This is one of the best things to do in Charleston! The scavenger hunt allowed us to explore and learn about local art and history.

Sophia L.

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What a great walking tour of The Bouroughs - North Side neighborhood! We enjoyed every moment while solving puzzles along the way.

Kevin H.

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The Bouroughs - North Side scavenger hunt was an amazing experience. It combined history with adventure in such an engaging way.

Laura M.

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This scavenger hunt is a great way for tourists to see points of interest. I discovered so much about Charleston that I never knew before.

Daniel G.

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I loved this fun thing to do in Chucktown. The scavenger hunt led us to hidden gems like the Children’s Museum and beautiful murals around town.

Jessica D.

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Exploring The Bouroughs - North Side neighborhood was such a treat. Each stop, from the Charleston Museum to Halsey Institute, was fascinating.

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This Charleston scavenger hunt is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Walking through Marion Square and enjoying the fresh air was delightful.

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What a fun idea for a date in the Holy City. Exploring Randolph Hall and Marion Square made for an unforgettable day together.

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We had a fantastic time on the Charleston scavenger hunt. The Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry was a highlight for our family.

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Castles, Cannons & Colleges will help you discover new exciting things, taking you to popular attractions and secret sites even the locals don't know about. We'll lead you to 'must-see' landmarks and treasures including: Marion Square, College of Charleston, Aiken-Rhett House. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Charleston team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Castles, Cannons & Colleges scavenger hunt into the engaging, energizing team building activity your company needs. Our team can customize any team building scavenger hunt to include a tailored route, a special starting and ending location, custom questions about your company, and your logo. Click here for more info on how to start your Charleston team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Charleston scavenger hunt or any ScavengerHunt.com city scavenger hunt (we have more than 400 hunts in cities across the globe). After securing your tickets, choose the city you want to explore. Download the Let's Roam app (our awesome parent company), select your adventure/activity, and start your epic journey!
Every scavenger hunt, whether in your home or outside, is designed to bring teams together. Outdoor hunts are a fun way to explore with your friends and family and help groups see the city in an exciting new way. Our In-Home hunts are designed to help kill boredom and help you learn more about each other. Be prepared to learn something new and have a great time. Our software helps us customize your scavenger hunt to your tastes as you solve clues. At the end of your hunt, you'll be ready to do it in another city! Get Your Gift or Tickets
Your scavenger hunt will lead your group across town to the best-known landmarks as well as hidden gems. Along the way, you and your teammates will complete fun photo challenges, test your knowledge of local trivia, and solve riddles that will bring your entire group together. ScavengerHunt.com by Let's Roam is a great way to explore a new city or learn more about an old favorite. Learn how it works.
Yes, our scavenger hunts are socially distant and outdoors. Questions are hidden on plaques, statues, and more outside. You won’t enter buildings and will only interact with your family/friend bubble. These wacky walking adventures are the perfect way to explore in a safe manner. Your group can pause at any time and take a break. Challenges are often off the beaten path and away from heavily trafficked tourist attractions.
Our one-of-a-kind in-home scavenger hunts help you, your friends, family or date explore, discover, and connect. All you’ll need is your phone, your team, and your home. The interactive Let’s Roam app will present you with a series of challenges and questions ranging in difficulty and point value.
Our scavenger hunt tickets are flexible and can be used in any of our locations for up to two years. When you purchase as a gift you will receive an instant printable card for the recipient.
Our scavenger hunts take about 2 hours. You can pause your scavenger hunt if you'd like to explore a stop on the hunt or get drinks/food along the way.
Whenever you're ready to explore! If you're doing an outdoor hunt, daylight may help you find some clues, you can go any day, any time (even holidays). You will never be asked to go inside buildings on your hunt, so you don't have to worry about business hours. No reservation is required for groups of less than 20.
During your hunt each person will be texted photo challenges, trivia, and other activities for everyone to do together. We recommend purchasing a role for everyone in your group and kids over 6. If a person doesn't have their own device, you can have up to 4 roles on a single device. Our app will let you know when to pass the device to them when it's their turn.

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