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Columbus Scavenger Hunt: Frights Of Columbus

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Two hours. One epic Columbus adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Columbus 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 Columbus. This top rated Columbus scavenger hunt is 1.60 miles and has 7 stops.

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Activity Info: Frights Of Columbus

Grab a flashlight and some trusted friends, because this scavenger hunt's haunted spots are enough to scare anyone! This ghost walk scavenger hunt of Columbus takes you to the ghost-filled Battelle Plaza, sordid McFerson Commons Park and spooky theaters. Along the scavenger hunt route, interactive questions will give you better insights into these frightening landmarks. It's time to strap on those walking shoes, hold your loved ones tight and book your ghost tour scavenger hunt of Columbus today!

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

Some of what you'll see: McFerson Commons Park, Battelle Plaza, #16 Engine House

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How It Works: Frights Of Columbus

Explore Columbus 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: Nationwide Blvd & McConnell Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.6 Mi (2.57 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Fun & Historic

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Frights Of Columbus

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 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 Columbus leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Adrienne's 18th Birthday!

Adrienne's 18th Birthday!

Score: 6000
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Big Boobies

Team: Big Boobies

Score: 5800
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Cody’s Posse

Cody’s Posse

Score: 5600

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This walking tour of Haunted Uptown was so engaging! I loved how we got to see everything from McFerson Commons Park to Battelle Plaza.

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We had an amazing time on this Haunted Uptown scavenger hunt! Each stop brought new excitement and spooky tales to share.

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We enjoyed a great walking tour through Haunted Uptown. It was engaging and we learned so much while having fun along the way!

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Exploring Haunted Uptown was such a highlight. I loved learning about the history while visiting places like The Sonesta Columbus.

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This is definitely one of the best things to do in Haunted Uptown. The challenges kept us engaged while we walked around beautiful spots.

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Such a fun thing to do in the Arch City! The scavenger hunt took us to hidden gems like the Palace Theatre that we would have missed otherwise.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the Haunted Uptown neighborhood was a highlight. The historic sites like #16 Engine House were fascinating and full of stories.

David B.

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This Columbus scavenger hunt was an amazing outdoor activity. Walking through McFerson Commons Park was refreshing and filled with history.

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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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