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Chicago Scavenger Hunt: Ghosts of the Chicago River

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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 1.99 miles and has 7 stops.

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Activity Info: Ghosts of the Chicago River

Get ready to embark on a thrilling adventure through the mystical streets of the Windy City with our Chicago, Illinois scavenger hunt! This captivating journey will take you through the Ghost Tour neighborhood, where history and urban legends intertwine. As you explore the hidden gems of this haunted district, you'll uncover the secrets of the S.S. Eastland, witness the grandeur of the James M. Nederlander Theatre, and discover the remnants of Old Fort Dearborn. But that's not all! The hunt will also lead you to iconic landmarks like Billy Goat Tavern and TAO Chicago, where you can indulge in delicious food and immerse yourself in Chicago's vibrant culture. Marvel at the architectural wonder that is Marina City and be mesmerized by the breathtaking views of both the Chicago River and Lake Michigan. So grab your friends, family, or even a group of daring strangers, because this Chicago, Illinois scavenger hunt promises an unforgettable experience filled with laughter and excitement. Buy your tickets now for a

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time. Explore the culture, and history of Chicago.

Some of what you'll see: James M. Nederlander Theatre, S.S. Eastland, Old Fort Dearborn

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How It Works: Ghosts of the Chicago River

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: 24 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601, United States

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.99 Mi (3.2 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Fun & Historic

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Ghosts of the Chicago River

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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This was my first hunt with this app. I loved it!! Nice job. I will do more.

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It was a great experience w/my wife and educational.

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Loved it! It was so fun and taking the pictures was great! Will try another later

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This was a fun way to see the city in a healthy way. Thank you for making it such a good time!!!

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I loved using ScavengerHunt.com for this adventure! It made exploring downtown Chicago so easy and enjoyable with my family.

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This is definitely one of those things to do in Chicago that you don't want to miss! Great mix of adventure and history.

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We had an awesome time on this walking tour of the Ghost Tour neighborhood! So many interesting places to discover together.

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The scavenger hunt was an incredible experience! It brought history alive, especially around The S.S. Eastland and its stories.

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A fantastic way for tourists to see iconic spots like Billy Goat Tavern and the Chicago River while having fun with friends!

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This Chicago scavenger hunt is such a fun thing to do! I loved learning about local history while enjoying the sights.

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Exploring the Ghost Tour neighborhood was amazing. Each stop like The James M. Nederlander Theatre revealed hidden gems.

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What a great outdoor activity in the Windy City! The views of Lake Michigan during the scavenger hunt were stunning.

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This Chicago scavenger hunt was perfect for our date. We loved solving puzzles while walking by Marina City and the river.

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I had a blast exploring the Chicago scavenger hunt. The history around Billy Goat Tavern and the S.S. Eastland was fascinating.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure in the windy city. It made exploring so much easier and more enjoyable!

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This is definitely a must-do thing in Chicago. The scavenger hunt kept us engaged while we explored amazing locations together.

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We enjoyed this walking tour through the Ghost Tour neighborhood. It felt like an adventure with every clue we solved!

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The ghost tour scavenger hunt was thrilling! Uncovering secrets at Old Fort Dearborn made it unforgettable.

Laura H.

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This scavenger hunt is an excellent way for tourists to see points of interest around Chicago. I loved every moment of it!

Daniel M.

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What a fun thing to do in the windy city! The scavenger hunt took us through iconic spots like TAO Chicago and Billy Goat Tavern.

Jessica G.

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Exploring the Ghost Tour neighborhood was a highlight of my trip. Each stop revealed something new about Chicago's rich history.

David B.

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A great outdoor activity in the Ghost Tour neighborhood. Walking along Lake Michigan while hunting for clues was simply delightful.

Sarah W.

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This was a perfect date idea in the windy city. We loved solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems like Marina City and the Chicago River.

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I had a blast exploring the Chicago scavenger hunt with my family. The history around Old Fort Dearborn was fascinating and fun for everyone.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure. It made exploring this historic area so much easier and more enjoyable!

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If you're looking for things to do in Chicago, this is it! A fantastic scavenger hunt walking tour that combines fun and history perfectly.

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We had such a great time on this walking tour of the Ghost Tour neighborhood. It was both entertaining and informative!

Chris L.

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The ghost tour scavenger hunt was an amazing experience. I loved learning about spooky stories while walking along the beautiful river.

Laura H.

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This scavenger hunt is a great way for tourists to see points of interest without missing out on anything important in Chicago.

Daniel M.

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A fun thing to do in this vibrant city! The Chicago scavenger hunt took us through iconic sites and made history come alive.

Jessica G.

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Exploring the Ghost Tour neighborhood was a highlight of my trip. Each stop, especially Billy Goat Tavern, had its own unique story to tell.

David W.

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This outdoor activity was perfect for enjoying the fresh air around Lake Michigan. The Chicago scavenger hunt kept us engaged and moving!

Sarah B.

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What a fun idea for a date in the windy city. We loved solving puzzles while discovering hidden gems around the James M. Nederlander Theatre.

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I had a blast exploring the Chicago scavenger hunt with my family. The historic spots like Old Fort Dearborn were fascinating for everyone.

Emily J.

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I loved using the ScavengerHunt.com app during our adventure. It made exploring the city so much easier and more fun!

Chris W.

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This is definitely a must-do thing in Chicago! The challenges kept us engaged while we explored iconic locations like Marina City.

Sophia L.

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We had such a great time on this walking tour of the Ghost Tour neighborhood. It felt like an adventure through history!

James H.

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The Chicago scavenger hunt was a fantastic experience! I loved uncovering stories at TAO and other spooky spots along the route.

Laura M.

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This was an awesome way for tourists to see points of interest around the windy city. Highly recommend this Chicago scavenger hunt!

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A great thing to do in Chicago! We enjoyed walking along Lake Michigan and learning about its history while having fun.

Jessica D.

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Exploring the Ghost Tour neighborhood was fascinating. The scavenger hunt led us to unique places we never knew existed.

David B.

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This outdoor activity was perfect for a sunny day. The historic spots like Old Fort Dearborn made it even more enjoyable.

Sarah W.

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What a fun date idea in the windy city! We loved wandering by the Chicago River and discovering hidden gems together.

Michael S.

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I had a blast exploring the Chicago scavenger hunt with my family. Marina City and Billy Goat Tavern were highlights for us.

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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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