Scavenger Hunts

Stop #1
Let the games begin,
The hunt is underway!
Beneath a bright Blue Sky
On a beautiful day in May.

At first glance, 
Your eyes may deceive you.
Until you get closer
And can take in the whole view.

This is one detour
That won’t get you from A to B.
Trying to drive through
Would be a catastrophe.

Just stop and appreciate
The setting sun.
This iconic landmark 
Is stop number one.

Stop #2
The clock is ticking
High above the door. 
This hub for creativity
Offers much to explore.

There are studios, exhibits,
Special events and learning workshops.
So step into the lab
To witness some serious artistic chops.

Stop #3
The only place of its kind
In the entire state.
Come here after dinner
And you have the perfect date.

Edgy and cool,
With some old Hollywood flair.
You’ll feel right at home 
In a cushy, red chair.

Despite its name,
There’s more than cartoons for you to see.
Their artistic selections
Are rather marquee.

Don’t expect to find
The big blockbuster hits.
Instead, limited releases
And of course, Indie Grits.

Stop #4
What you’ll find here
Is Columbia in a nutshell.
Art, food, music
And handmade products to buy and sell.

We’re not trying to stump you,
For there are tasks at hand. 
Make the most of your experience
And that’s a demand!

Once you’ve completed
All the things you must do, 
Head to the Soda City merch table
And you’ll receive your next clue.

Stop #5
Here, you won’t find 
Tetris or Pacman,
But architecture and design 
That is molto Italian.

Back in its heyday,
The place to be was Down Under.
It has long since become
A historic wonder.

However, the future is bright 
For this space once more.
I’d keep your eyes closely on it; 
There’s much in store.

Stop #6
Feeling Blue? 
We have just the cure. 
The sweet aromas
Have a certain allure.

If the coffee isn’t enough
To make you smile,
Then surely a giant cookie
Can get you to stay for a while.

Stop #7
You’re halfway through,
And that’s reason to cheer.
In fact, at this next location,
That’s something you’ll often hear.

All roads here lead to victory,
Like Dawn Staley Way.
This stop even caught the eye
Of the NCAA.

Stop #8
A shortcut must sound
Pretty good right about now.
Go ahead and take it,
If you can figure out how.

It’s a bit of a secret,
So down low, it’s underground.
But once you know it’s there,
It’s so much easier to get around.

Once gloomy and dark,
A deterring sight.
But a group came together
To make it welcoming and bright.

Out of tragedy, came unity
And the idea was sparked.
Connectivity and art
By the name Watermarked.

Stop #9
Spanning four acres
With a creek running through, 
This green space is dedicated
To the red, white and blue. 

A place to pay respect
To those who have served.
The names of these brave men and women
Are forever preserved. 

Stop #10
Getting tired? 
Come rest your head. 
Why not get 
A king or queen-sized bed.

Still don’t know? 
Come on, this is easy as can be. 
Let us spell it out for you - 
It’s as simple as WXYZ.

Stop #11
Congratulations, you made it! 
Just one more stop to go. 
Your quest is almost over, 
Is there anything you don’t know?

This place has been open
For just over a year.
They have a dynamite menu
And brew their own beer. 

It’s time to wrap it up, 
So what do you say? 
Come celebrate your victory with us
At this final stop along Gervais.

Stop #1
The first stop
Along your way
Is a place that fosters 
Learning and play. 

It is here that kids 
Laugh and go wild
And parents can release 
Their inner child.

Now go forth
And be gone. 
The next clue awaits you
And the hunt is on!

Stop #2
This former mill
Holds much to explore.
Art, history, or science
Can be found on every floor.

Here, you can hang with Finn 
Or go back to Ancient Rome.
See a movie in the theater
Or gaze at planets in the dome.
 

Stop #3
Don’t give up now,
You’ve made it this far.
You might even say
You’ve earned a bronze star.

Let the gleam of copper
Draw you in
To the place where a law
Is sure to begin. 
 

Stop #4
If these walls could talk, 
They’d have centuries to say. 
From the classic greats
To fresh talent of today. 

Around every corner, 
Beauty lies in store.
Masterful paintings, sculptures,
Photographs, and more.
 

Stop #5
Bearing the same name
As the district in which it’s found, 
This grand old house
Is like none other around.

You can start a tour, 
Peruse the shop,
And imagine Columbia’s past 
At this historical stop. 
 

Stop #6
Congrats, you’re so Crafty
It’s the end of the line. 

Go to the store
That sells beer and wine. 

Some say it’s great, 
But I think it’s Devine.