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Chicago Scavenger Hunt: Chi-Town Showdown

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Two hours. One epic Chicago adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Chicago 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 Chicago. This top rated Chicago scavenger hunt is 0.50 miles and has 4 stops.

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Activity Info: Chi-Town Showdown

Spice things up with this Chicago Bar Crawl. Whether you're completing a crazy challenge with friends or snapping a selfie with a stranger, you're bound to push the limits along the way. Will you power through the list like a beast or peck away at it slow and steady? Tackle a variety of challenges varying from easy-peasy to difficult, all while having a blast.

With so many places to go and things to see, you're sure to stumble across something unexpected in this Chicago Bar Crawl whether it's an old friend or a new buddy. Get to know new hangouts or maybe get reacquainted with an old haunt, but one thing's for sure, you'll have a blast with this Chicago Bar Crawl.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the best bars and watering holes of Chicago.

Some of what you'll see: Mother Hubbard's, Three Dots and a Dash, O'Callaghan's

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How It Works: Chi-Town Showdown

Explore Chicago 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: 435 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 0.5 Mi (0.8 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Fun & Competitive

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Chi-Town Showdown

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 Chicago 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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Earn The Chicago 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 Chicago leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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Team: Diamond Girlz

Score: 6000
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Score: 5800
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Team: Chi Town 2021

Score: 5600

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Great outdoor activity around downtown. The scavenger hunt took us to hidden gems like O'Callaghan's that we would have missed otherwise.

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This was such a fun date idea in downtown Chicago. We loved the challenges at Three Dots and a Dash, perfect for couples.

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I had a blast exploring the windy city on this Chicago scavenger hunt. Joy District and Mother Hubbard’s were highlights for sure.

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A fun thing to do in Chicago! The scavenger hunt led us to hidden gems like Three Dots and a Dash that we would have missed otherwise.

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Exploring the downtown neighborhood through this scavenger hunt was incredible. O'Callaghan's is definitely worth stopping by!

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What a great outdoor activity in the heart of the windy city! The Chicago scavenger hunt took us to Mother Hubbard’s which was delightful.

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This scavenger hunt was perfect for our date night in downtown. Joy District had such a fun vibe, we loved every moment together.

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I had a blast exploring the windy city on this Chicago scavenger hunt. Three Dots and a Dash was a highlight with its amazing cocktails.

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Exploring the Downtown neighborhood during this Chicago scavenger hunt revealed so many historic sites I never noticed before.

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The scavenger hunt was an amazing outdoor activity. Walking through Downtown while visiting Joy District made it even better.

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This was such a fun date idea in the windy city. We loved solving puzzles and discovering hidden gems around O'Callaghan's.

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We had a fantastic time on the Chicago scavenger hunt. Exploring spots like Three Dots and a Dash was a highlight for our family.

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Ashley M.

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A great way for tourists to see points of interest around Chicago. Loved learning about the history while visiting places like Mother Hubbard’s.

Chris G.

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Such a fun way to experience the windy city! The Chicago scavenger hunt took us to unique locations I never knew existed.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the downtown neighborhood was a highlight of my trip. The scavenger hunt led us to amazing spots like Three Dots and a Dash.

David B.

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This outdoor activity was fantastic! Walking around downtown Chicago made for a great day filled with adventure and beautiful sights.

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I had a blast exploring the windy city with my family. The Chicago scavenger hunt was perfect for us, especially at Mother Hubbard’s.

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FAQs.

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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