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Explore Uptown District, Columbus with a Scavenger Hunt
Turn Columbus into your personal game board with a 2–3 hour, 2.0-mile scavenger hunt that blends the thrill of a city challenge with local discovery - guided entirely from your smartphone so you can start and set the pace whenever you’re ready; teams solve clues and complete fun challenges while learning the history of the route that begins at one of historic churches, winds through the expansive Capitol grounds and war memorials, and leads you past historic theaters, famous hotels and striking outdoor art to reveal the city’s hidden gems; perfect for Group-Friendly bookings whether you’re in the Uptown District or exploring other corners of Columbus, note that pricing is per individual and teams must book together to be included in the same adventure.
About this activity in Uptown District
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Turn Uptown District into a giant game board with a 2–3 hour scavenger hunt that blends Amazing Race-style clues with local history and public art.
- Follow a smartphone-guided route of roughly 2.0 miles that takes you past a historic church start point, the Capitol grounds and war memorials, plus vintage theaters and landmark hotels.
- Solve puzzles and complete photo and live challenges as a team of 2–5 people while discovering overlooked gems and outdoor art scattered through the area.
- Go at your own pace - start anytime, set your speed, and enjoy an interactive, self-guided tour that’s great for families, groups, and corporate teambuilding.
Important Information
- This self-guided scavenger hunt is navigated from your smartphone; you must have a US cellular data plan to run the app and access clues.
- The experience covers about 2.0 miles on mostly accessible surfaces; participants should have a moderate fitness level and can use strollers or wheelchairs where noted.
- Tours operate in all weather conditions, so dress for the forecast and follow the voucher instructions to redeem and begin your adventure.
- Booking is organized by team size (2–5 people); pricing is per person and teams should reserve together to stay in the same game.
Meeting Point
Your Quest begins at a historic church in the Uptown District; follow the exact start location and redemption steps listed on your voucher to begin the self-guided route.
Includes
- You get one scavenger-hunt tour for a team of 2–5 people - ideal for small-group adventures in the Uptown District, Columbus.
- This experience is built for teams, so book together to explore the area as a single group.
Excludes
- You must have a smartphone with an active cellular data service to participate; a smartphone is not provided with the tour.
Other
- Wheelchair accessible - all areas and surfaces are accessible for guests using mobility aids.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making this family-friendly for parents exploring the neighborhood.
- Service animals are allowed, supporting accessible travel in the district.
- Public transportation options are available nearby to help you reach the starting point in the area.
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness to enjoy the route through the district.
- A minimum of 2 people and a maximum of 5 people per booking are required to form each team.
- The tour operates in all weather conditions - dress appropriately for the local climate and seasonal changes.
- Follow the directions on your voucher to redeem and start your scavenger-hunt adventure here.
- You must have a US cellular data service plan to use the tour’s mobile functionality.
- Pricing is per individual, but teams must book together to be included in the same adventure.
Customer Reviews
10/10
Based on 1 Reviews
Summary:
We were entertaining a friend from Iowa. It was somewhat informative, but it's big strength lay in making you really see what you are looking at. We were having so much fun and when one of the perimeter police at the Capitol helped us figure out the clues, he enjoyed it too. The clues for the most part were about things we had already figured out so that was a bit frustrating. It would have been nice if, on a four part question you could specify which part you were having trouble with. Also if possible, have everyone bring there own phone. It was tough to have everyone trying to look at a single phone.
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Know more about Uptown District
You’ll turn the Uptown District into a giant game board on a 2–3 hour scavenger hunt that blends Amazing Race–style excitement with a guided city walking adventure. Using your smartphone as the guide, your team will solve clues and complete challenges while exploring historic churches, the Capitol grounds and war memorials, plus historic theaters, famous hotels and striking outdoor art along a roughly 2.0 mile route.
Yes - the scavenger hunt is designed for teams of 2–5 people, making it great for families and Group-Friendly outings. The experience combines sightseeing, light adventure and hands-on challenges that appeal across ages, and infants or small children can ride in a pram or stroller where needed.
Pricing is per individual, but teams must book together to be included in the same adventure. Each booking covers one scavenger hunt tour for a team of 2–5 people, so be sure to reserve together to play as a unit.
Your smartphone acts as the guide so you can start when you want and set your own pace. The guided route provides clues and interactive challenges that lead you between well-known and overlooked gems across the district, letting you learn local history and discover outdoor art and landmarks as you go.
The tour requires about 2.0 miles of walking and is best if you have at least a moderate level of physical fitness. The route and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, service animals are allowed, and public transportation options are available nearby.
You’ll visit historic churches, explore expansive Capitol grounds and war memorials, and pass by historic theaters and famous hotels. The route also showcases notable outdoor art and hidden gems that reveal the local history and cultural character of the district.
