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Columbia Illinois Scavenger Hunt: Columbia‘s Covert Caper Hunt

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Discover Columbia's charm on a scavenger hunt adventure through Historic Main Street and Mississippi River Views. Solve riddles, complete missions, and explore iconic landmarks like Schmidt House & Brewery. This interactive walking tour offers flexible fun for teams in the city center.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Columbia. This top rated Columbia Illinois Scavenger Hunt 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

Columbia, Illinois is a gateway to St. Louis with Monroe County charm and Bluff City vistas. On this adventure, visit sites like Weilbacher General Store and Weinel Hardware & Lumber while solving challenges. Whether local or visiting, enjoy discovering hidden gems and unique architecture.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Schmidt House & Brewery

This landmark is essential for city tours and photo challenges. Count arched windows as legends say they watched over thirsty neighbors—guess which historic drink was most popular!

Breidecker House

Capture the restored beauty of this Monroe County gem, famed for it's 1866 architecture. It's a local sightseeing favorite. Riddle: Which Columbia event once rallied here? Snap a team shot and see if you can spot remnants of old flames!

1935: Edward J. Schneider House

For an authentic walking tour experience, snap this Prairie State Explorer's Spot. Local lore hints at a secret signature in the brick pattern—can you find it during your fun challenge?

Weilbacher General Store

Learn about Columbia's commerce at this historic plaque—a Gateway to Scenic Trails with fun photo challenges awaiting discovery.

Weinel Hardware & Lumber

A favorite for scavenger hunt missions, this location showcases Columbia's hands-on history. Find the plaque, snap photos, and guess which tool was first sold here.

First National Bank

This historic bank is central to city tours for puzzle-solvers. Seek out security bars and imagine teamwork under the old clock. Photo challenge: find the brick that looks 'lucky' to Columbia's business crowd—can your team guess why?

Franklin Inn & Buck Tavern

Uncover a landmark in Columbia's city center—once a lively watering hole for Mississippi River Gateway explorers. This plaque marks a spot of Midwestern charm and teamwork. Which famous guest passed through these doors? Take a guess!

1933: Mary Ichmiller House, oblique view of side and front

Spot the sloping site of this Prairie State Explorer's Spot. Snap a photo for your scavenger hunt adventure before solving riddles about Columbia's past. Can you guess what makes this house a true hidden Illinois treasure?

How the Columbia Illinois Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and get ready for an exciting Columbia Illinois Scavenger Hunt! Use the app to solve riddles, tackle photo challenges, and explore downtown's historic sites. Earn points as you compete on the leaderboard while uncovering Columbia's hidden treasures—all at your own pace!

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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


Custom Events For Columbia‘s Covert Caper Hunt

The Columbia scavaHunt is perfect for birthdays, bachelorettes, dates, or weekend adventures! Customize your experience with unique challenges in downtown Columbia for team bonding fun. Enjoy a memorable outing filled with laughter and exploration in this Midwestern small town setting.

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Earn The Columbia Illinois Scavenger Hunt High Score

Ready to rise to the top? On the Columbia Illinois Scavenger Hunt, each team member will tackle interactive photo challenges at spots like Franklin Inn & Buck Tavern. Solve trivia at Breidecker House for a chance to lead our leaderboard—bragging rights are yours to claim!

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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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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2128

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Reviews for Columbia Illinois Scavenger Hunt: Columbia‘s Covert Caper Hunt

5 star reviews

As a tourist in quaint Columbia, exploring it's downtown through this scavenger hunt was thrilling. Loved learning quirky history at each stop!

Olivia Taylor

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Columbia’s historic district is amazing, and this scavenger hunt took us to places like Weinel Hardware and Schmidt Brewery that we’d never seen before.

Michael Jones

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This was the perfect family outing. My kids loved discovering hidden gems like Edward J Schneider House while enjoying teamwork challenges downtown.

Emily Brown

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My date and I had a wonderful time on this scavenger hunt in the heart of Columbia. Solving puzzles near Breidecker House made it an unforgettable day.

Jake Miller

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Exploring the Gem of Illinois with Columbia Scavenger Hunt was a blast. The Franklin Inn & Buck Tavern and the Weilbacher Store were absolute highlights.

Samantha Green

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This scavenger hunt is one of the best things to do in Columbia. We uncovered unique spots like Mary Ichmiller House while enjoying the local vibe.

Ava Martinez

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Exploring Columbia's downtown with this scavenger hunt was amazing. We loved visiting historic sites like Schmidt Brewery and Breidecker House.

Olivia Brown

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Columbia's downtown is full of hidden gems. The scavenger hunt led us to cool spots like Weilbacher Store, making it a fantastic outdoor activity.

Liam Harris

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The Columbia scavenger hunt was perfect for our date in the heart of downtown. Solving riddles at places like Weinel Hardware was so much fun.

Maya Johnson

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Our family had a blast on the Columbia scavenger hunt. Exploring places like the Schneider House and Franklin Inn made it a memorable day downtown.

Ethan Williams

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Columbia's scavenger hunt offered not just challenges but also brought us to local treasures like Weinel Hardware. A must-do for any visitor!

Liam Campbell

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The scavenger hunt was an interactive way to tour downtown. Discovering Mary Ichmiller House and it's history made my day memorable.

Mason Barron

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A perfect family outing in Columbia! My kids loved solving puzzles near First National Bank and it was a great educational adventure.

Harper Fletcher

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We had a blast on our date exploring Downtown! The riddles at Breidecker House were fun and we ended with laughs at the Schmidt Brewery.

Lucas Peterson

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Exploring Columbia's hidden gems on the scavenger hunt was exhilarating! From the Franklin Inn to Weilbacher's, each stop revealed unique stories.

Evelyn Marshall

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As a tourist, I found the Columbia Hunt an ideal activity. From First National Bank to Edward J. Schneider House, every clue led to new discoveries.

Sophie Mitchell

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The scavenger hunt through downtown's hidden gems like Weilbacher Store is an engaging way to experience Columbia's rich history and architecture.

Liam Hudson

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Columbia has never been more exciting than on this scavenger hunt. Walking past Breidecker House, we solved riddles that made the day memorable.

Emma Thompson

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Our date in Downtown Columbia was amazing! The Franklin Inn & Buck Tavern added charm to our adventure. It was a perfect blend of fun and history.

Jake Morrison

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Exploring Columbia on the scavenger hunt was a blast! We strolled by Weinel Hardware & Lumber and marveled at the Schmidt House & Brewery.

Alice Berry

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