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Columbia Scavenger Hunt: Quest of Columbia's Best

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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 1.63 miles and has 6 stops.

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Activity Info: Quest of Columbia's Best

We are looking for a fun and exciting way to explore the heart of Missouri. Look no further than the Columbia, Missouri, scavenger hunt! This adventure-packed event will take you on a journey through the bustling streets of Downtown, where you'll discover some of the city's most iconic landmarks and hidden gems. From the stunning Museum of Art and Archaeology to the towering Memorial Union Tower, this scavenger hunt will surely leave you with unforgettable memories. So what are you waiting for? Grab your friends and family and embark on an exhilarating journey through one of Missouri's most vibrant cities. Whether you're a local looking for something new or a visitor hoping to experience all that Columbia has to offer, this scavenger hunt is the perfect way to see the sights and soak up some local culture. So don't wait – buy your tickets today and prepare for an adventure like no other!

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

Some of what you'll see: IONIC COLUMNS, Museum of Art Archaeology, Mizzou Botanic Garden

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How It Works: Quest of Columbia's Best

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: 507 S 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.63 Mi (2.63 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Quest of Columbia's Best

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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Engage with your team by going spot to spot on an epic team building scavenger hunt!

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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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2451
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2348
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2098

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The Top Rated Scavenger Hunt In Columbia

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our exploration of downtown Columbia. It made finding each location exciting and easy!

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If you're looking for things to do in Columbia, this is it! We had so much fun discovering local history on our adventure.

Isabella L.

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The scavenger hunt walking tour was so engaging. I appreciated how it highlighted beautiful locations like The Columns in downtown Columbia.

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This downtown scavenger hunt was an unforgettable experience. I enjoyed walking through historic spots like Francis Quadrangle.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around Columbia. I loved learning about The Conversation and its significance.

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This was such a fun thing to do in the Show-Me State. The scavenger hunt led us to hidden gems like the WWI Memorial.

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Exploring the downtown neighborhood through this scavenger hunt was amazing. Each stop like The Columns offered rich history and charm.

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The scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity around downtown. Walking past the Memorial Union Tower was refreshing and enjoyable.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Columbia. We loved solving puzzles while discovering Francis Quadrangle and The Conversation.

Jake S.

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I had a blast exploring the Columbia scavenger hunt with my family. The Columns and WWI Memorial were highlights for us.

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Loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Downtown. It made exploring places like the WWI Memorial super engaging!

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If you're looking for things to do in Columbia, this scavenger hunt walking tour is it! A perfect blend of fun and education.

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Had such a great time on this walking tour of Downtown Columbia. It made me appreciate our local history even more!

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This was an awesome Downtown scavenger hunt! We loved learning about history while taking in beautiful sights like The Columns.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest in Columbia. The scavenger hunt took us on an adventure through historic landmarks.

Chris M.

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Such a fun way to discover Columbia! The scavenger hunt led us to interesting spots like The Conversation that we never knew existed.

Laura D.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood through the scavenger hunt revealed so many hidden gems like Neff Hall's Chinese Stone Lions.

Michael B.

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This outdoor activity around Downtown was perfect for a sunny day. The WWI Memorial was stunning and we enjoyed every moment.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Columbia. We loved solving puzzles while walking past the Columns and enjoying each other's company.

Jake S.

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I had a blast exploring the Columbia scavenger hunt with my family. The Memorial Union Tower was a highlight for us all.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in Downtown. It made exploring Columbia super easy and enjoyable!

Daniel L.

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If you're looking for things to do in Columbia, this scavenger hunt is perfect! It’s engaging and lets you explore at your own pace.

Megan W.

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The walking tour through Downtown was amazing. Each stop, from The Columns to Neff Hall, offered something unique and interesting.

Brian R.

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This Downtown scavenger hunt was fantastic! It combined adventure with learning, making our day out truly memorable.

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A great way for tourists to see Columbia's best spots. I loved learning about the history at each location on this scavenger hunt.

Chris G.

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Columbia has so many hidden gems. This scavenger hunt was a fun way to see everything from The Columns to the Memorial Union Tower.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was such a treat. The history behind Neff Hall Chinese Stone Lions really fascinated me.

David B.

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This outdoor activity was perfect for a sunny day. Walking around downtown and seeing the WWI Memorial made it even better.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Columbia. We loved solving puzzles while discovering the stunning Francis Quadrangle together.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Columbia scavenger hunt with my family. The Memorial Union Tower and The Columns were highlights for us.

Emily J.

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

Daniel W.

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So much fun doing this unique scavenger hunt in Columbia! It felt like a treasure hunt as we solved puzzles near the WWI Memorial.

Megan L.

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Great walking tour of Downtown neighborhood! The scavenger hunt led us to fascinating places like Francis Quadrangle that we never knew existed.

James H.

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This Downtown scavenger hunt was an unforgettable experience! I loved how it combined adventure with learning about our city's history.

Laura M.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around Columbia. The scavenger hunt made history come alive at each location.

Chris G.

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This was such a fun thing to do in the vibrant city of CoMo. We enjoyed every stop, especially at the iconic Columns.

Jessica D.

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Exploring Downtown through the scavenger hunt was amazing. I loved learning about The Conversation and the history behind each spot.

David B.

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The Columbia scavenger hunt was a great outdoor activity. Walking around Downtown neighborhood while discovering hidden gems was refreshing.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the heart of Columbia. The scavenger hunt took us to beautiful spots like Memorial Union Tower and Francis Quadrangle.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Columbia scavenger hunt. The Columns and WWI Memorial were highlights. Perfect for families looking for fun.

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FAQs.

Quest of Columbia's Best 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: Museum of Art Archaeology, IONIC COLUMNS, Mizzou Botanic Garden. 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 Quest of Columbia's Best 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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