Explore Columbus at your own pace with a smartphone-driven scavenger hunt that guides you through the Ohio Statehouse, riverfront parks, and civic landmarks. Perfect for families and small groups, the 2.5-mile route includes 22 challenges and flexible start times.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step onto Broad Street with your phone in hand and the city’s pulse around you — buses glide past, the Scioto River beckons to your left, and the dome of the Ohio Statehouse cuts a clear silhouette against the sky. The game begins: clues nudge you toward memorials, municipal architecture and riverside parkland as you and your group race a digital clock and one another.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; can be completed by families, seniors, and casual walkers.
Wildlife
History
Columbus was selected as Ohio’s capital in 1812; the Ohio Statehouse and surrounding civic buildings reflect the city’s growth through the 19th century and its role as the state’s political center.
Conservation
Stay on sidewalks and marked paths, carry out trash, and support local businesses encountered during the route to help keep downtown clean and vibrant.
Reserve your spot on the Columbus Ohio Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour and Game today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a fully charged smartphone
This game runs in your browser — a charged phone and mobile data are essential to load clues and submit answers.
Comfortable footwear matters
Expect about 2.5 miles on sidewalks and riverfront paths; supportive walking shoes reduce fatigue and blisters.
Hydrate along the route
Bring a refillable water bottle — there are limited water fountains along the route and summer temperatures can spike.
Plan for downtown parking or transit
If driving, allow extra time for city parking; public transit stops are near the Statehouse and riverfront.
Smartphone with data
Required to access the scavenger hunt, view clues, and submit answers.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive shoes make the 2.5-mile route and urban surfaces comfortable.
Refillable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated during warm-weather walks along the riverfront.
summer
Portable charger (power bank)
Ensures your phone stays powered through the 22 challenges and photo prompts.