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Columbus Scavenger Hunt: Columbus Capers & Clues Hunt

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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 1.21 miles and has 7 stops.

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Activity Info: Columbus Capers & Clues Hunt

Ready for an amazing time? Uncover the hidden treasures and fascinating history of the downtown neighborhood with our Columbus, Indiana, scavenger hunt! As you wind your way through the city, you‘ll be transported back in time to learn about battles fought and won, revolutionary heroes, and architectural wonders that still leave visitors in awe. Assemble your crew and set out to explore iconic landmarks, stunning memorials, and impressive structures that have shaped this city‘s vibrant past. From colossal cornices harkening back to Cerealine Manufacturing Company days to modern marvels like Chaos I sculpture, our Columbus, Indiana, scavenger hunt offers a thrilling blend of art, history, and adventure. And don‘t forget to weigh in on the great Bartholomew County Courthouse versus Large Arch debate! Join us on this exciting quest as you unlock the secrets of downtown Columbus, where every step is its own reward.

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

Some of what you'll see: Chaos I, Bartholomew County Courthouse, Large Arch

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How It Works: Columbus Capers & Clues Hunt

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: 234 Washington St, Columbus, IN 47201, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.21 Mi (1.94 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 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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Team: Max Power

Score: 2476
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Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2373
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Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2123

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So much fun exploring Columbus with this scavenger hunt walking tour! Every location had its own unique story to tell.

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This walking tour of Downtown was amazing! The app made it easy to navigate while enjoying beautiful sights along the way.

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I loved this Downtown scavenger hunt! It was engaging and filled with interesting facts about each location we visited.

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This scavenger hunt is such a fun thing to do in the Mill City. We enjoyed every moment while learning about local history.

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The Columbus scavenger hunt is perfect for outdoor lovers. Walking around Downtown and discovering hidden gems made my day.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Columbus. The Bartholomew County Courthouse was stunning, and we loved solving the puzzles together.

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We had a fantastic time on the Columbus scavenger hunt. Exploring the Large Arch and Franklin Square was a great family activity.

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Columbus is such a charming city. This scavenger hunt made it easy to see all the interesting sites while having fun with friends.

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Exploring Downtown was a highlight for me. Each stop, from the courthouse to the public library, revealed fascinating history about Columbus.

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This outdoor adventure was fantastic. The Columbus scavenger hunt took us through beautiful spots like Cerealine Manufacturing Company.

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What a great date idea in the heart of Columbus. We enjoyed solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems like the library and veterans memorial.

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I had a blast exploring the Large Arch and the courthouse on this Columbus scavenger hunt. Perfect for families looking for fun activities.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in downtown. It made exploring so easy and enjoyable!

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If you're looking for things to do in Columbus, this scavenger hunt is it! A fantastic way to explore with friends or family.

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This was an awesome walking tour of downtown Columbus! Each stop revealed something new, especially at Franklin Square and beyond.

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We had such a great time on this Downtown scavenger hunt! It was engaging and made us appreciate our city even more.

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The scavenger hunt was an exciting adventure in downtown. It took us to places we would have missed otherwise, like Bartholomew County Courthouse.

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Such a fun way to see points of interest around Columbus. I loved learning about local history while enjoying the beautiful architecture.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was a highlight for me. The history at Irwin Union Bank and Trust made this scavenger hunt unforgettable.

Liam B.

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This Columbus scavenger hunt is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Walking through downtown while discovering hidden gems was amazing.

Sophie W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Columbus. We enjoyed solving puzzles while walking by the Large Arch and Veterans Memorial.

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I had a blast exploring the Columbus scavenger hunt with my family. The kids loved finding clues around Franklin Square and the courthouse.

Emily S.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Downtown. It made exploring so much more enjoyable!

Daniel W.

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If you're looking for things to do in Columbus, this scavenger hunt is a must! It’s interactive and filled with interesting facts.

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This walking tour through Downtown was fantastic! We enjoyed solving puzzles while learning about local history along the way.

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Had an awesome time on this Downtown scavenger hunt! It was engaging and allowed us to see so much of what makes this area special.

Laura M.

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Great way for tourists to explore points of interest in Columbus. The library and courthouse were especially memorable stops.

Chris G.

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Columbus is such a charming city. The scavenger hunt made it easy to see all the historical sites while having fun.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was amazing. Each stop like Cerealine Manufacturing Company revealed fascinating history.

David B.

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This outdoor activity in Downtown was perfect for a sunny day. We loved walking around and discovering new spots.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the Mill City! The scavenger hunt took us to hidden gems like the courthouse and Irwin Union Bank.

Michael S.

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We had a fantastic time on the Columbus scavenger hunt. Exploring Franklin Square and the library was a highlight for our family.

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Columbus Capers & Clues 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: Bartholomew County Courthouse, Chaos I, Large Arch. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.
Of course! We have a whole team of Columbus team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Columbus Capers & Clues 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 Columbus team building adventure.
It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Columbus 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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