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Columbia Scavenger Hunt: Columbia‘s Covert Caper Hunt

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Two hours. One epic Columbia adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Columbia 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 Columbia. This top rated Columbia scavenger hunt is 1.17 miles and has 8 stops.

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Columbia‘s Covert Caper Hunt
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Activity Info: Columbia‘s Covert Caper Hunt

Get ready to toast to a thrilling adventure as you explore the hidden gems of Columbia, Illinois! As one of the oldest communities on this side of the great river, our Columbia, Illinois, a scavenger hunt will take you through the historic Downtown neighborhood, where mystery meets marvel. Prepare your sleuthing skills as you unravel secrets in quaint buildings and uncover stories behind iconic establishments while sharing uncontainable laughter with your teammates. Discover how a house can be oblique without actually leaning, or find out what‘s brewing at an intriguing old brewery. Behold the splendor of architectural treasures once visited by trailblazing shoppers as they stocked up on staples at an illustrious general store. Get ready to tap into your inner private investigator and be awed by tales from yesteryear on this incredible Columbia, Illinois, scavenger hunt. Secure your tickets now for a captivating journey full of laughter, learning, and legacies!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the sights of Columbia.

Some of what you'll see: Franklin Inn Buck Tavern, Mary Ichmiller House, Schmidt House Brewery

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How It Works: Columbia‘s Covert Caper Hunt

Explore Columbia 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: 511 S Main St, Columbia, IL 62236, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.17 Mi (1.89 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family 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 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: Max Power

Score: 2481
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2378
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2128

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Columbia! It made exploring historic locations like Weilbacher General Store so much fun!

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If you're looking for things to do in Columbia, this is it! The scavenger hunt had us exploring fascinating spots throughout Downtown neighborhood!

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This scavenger hunt walking tour was enjoyable! It gave us insight into Downtown's history while visiting sites like Mary Ichmiller House and more.

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The Downtown scavenger hunt was an amazing experience! I loved uncovering history while visiting places like Edward J. Schneider House with friends.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around Columbia. I loved how engaging the scavenger hunt was, especially at Franklin Inn & Buck Tavern.

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This was such a fun thing to do in Columbia. The scavenger hunt led us to hidden gems like Weilbacher General Store while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.

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Exploring Downtown was a highlight of our day. The scavenger hunt took us to unique places like the Mary Ichmiller House that we would have missed otherwise.

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The Columbia scavenger hunt is a great outdoor activity. Walking through Downtown, we soaked up the sun and learned about historic spots like Edward J. Schneider House.

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What a fun date idea in Columbia. We enjoyed walking around and solving puzzles at the Franklin Inn & Buck Tavern while learning about local history.

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I had a blast exploring the Columbia scavenger hunt with my family. The kids loved discovering the Mary Ichmiller House and Weilbacher General Store.

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Loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app for our adventure! It made exploring downtown Columbia engaging and interactive.

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If you want things to do in downtown, this is it! The scavenger hunt led us to some incredible historical sites we never knew about.

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This walking tour was amazing! The Columbia scavenger hunt let us explore the neighborhood's rich history and architecture.

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We had a fantastic time on our scavenger hunt adventure through downtown. Each location brought new excitement and discovery.

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Had so much fun on this scavenger hunt! It’s perfect for tourists wanting to discover unique spots around Columbia.

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This scavenger hunt is an awesome way to see points of interest in Columbia. I loved learning about each historic building we visited.

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Exploring downtown Columbia was such a treat. Each stop, including Franklin Inn, revealed hidden gems of history.

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The scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity around downtown. Walking past the Mary Ichmiller House was a highlight for us.

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What a fun date idea in downtown Columbia! We loved solving puzzles while visiting the Schmidt House and Brewery.

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I had a blast exploring the Columbia scavenger hunt with my family. The historic spots like the Edward J Schneider House were fascinating.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app for this adventure. It made exploring Downtown so engaging and interactive!

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If you're looking for things to do in Columbia, this scavenger hunt is perfect! It combines fun challenges with local history.

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What an enjoyable walking tour through Downtown! The app made it easy to navigate and discover cool spots like First National Bank.

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The scavenger hunt in Downtown was great! We loved learning about local history while having fun with friends.

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This was such a fun experience for tourists wanting to see points of interest around Columbia's beautiful Downtown area.

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A fantastic way to spend time in Columbia. The scavenger hunt took us to interesting spots I never knew existed in our charming town.

Jessica D.

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Exploring Downtown was a delight. Each stop on the scavenger hunt revealed fascinating history about places like Breidecker House.

David B.

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This scavenger hunt was an amazing outdoor activity. Walking around Downtown, we discovered hidden gems like Schmidt House & Brewery.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Columbia. We enjoyed solving puzzles while walking past the Edward J Schneider House.

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I had a blast exploring the historic sites on this Columbia scavenger hunt. The Franklin Inn and Buck Tavern were highlights.

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I loved using ScavengerHunt.com for this great scavenger hunt walking tour. It made exploring downtown feel like an exciting adventure!

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We found this scavenger hunt to be a delightful thing to do in Columbia. Exploring places like Schmidt House brought history alive for us.

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This walking tour through downtown Columbia was so enjoyable. The app made it easy to navigate and learn about historic buildings.

Ryan L.

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We had an amazing time on this downtown scavenger hunt. Each spot revealed something new and exciting about our lovely city.

Laura H.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Columbia. The Franklin Inn made for a perfect pit stop during our adventure.

Daniel M.

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This scavenger hunt is such a fun thing to do in the Gateway City! I loved uncovering history at each location along the way.

Jessica G.

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Exploring downtown Columbia on this scavenger hunt was fantastic. Each stop, especially the Edward J. Schneider House, had its own charm.

David B.

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The scavenger hunt was an awesome outdoor activity around downtown. Walking from Weinel Hardware to Franklin Inn was a treat!

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in downtown Columbia! We loved solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems like the Breidecker House.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Columbia scavenger hunt with my family. The Schmidt House & Brewery was a highlight for us all.

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Columbia‘s Covert Caper Hunt 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: Mary Ichmiller House, Franklin Inn Buck Tavern, Schmidt House Brewery. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Columbia team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Columbia‘s Covert Caper Hunt 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 Columbia team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Columbia 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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