Chicago Scavenger Hunt: Historic and Modern Wonders

The Top Rated Scavenger Hunt In Chicago

See our amazing reviews of our Chicago scavenger hunt walking tour!

I absolutely loved using ScavengerHunt.com for this adventure. It made exploring the city so much easier and more enjoyable!

Ryan L.

This is definitely one of the best things to do in Chicago! The scavenger hunt kept us engaged and excited throughout.

Megan C.

The walking tour through Downtown was fantastic! Each landmark brought something special to our experience in this historic city.

Chris L.

We had such a great time on this Downtown scavenger hunt, it made exploring feel like an exciting treasure hunt!

Laura H.

This is a great way for tourists to see points of interest around Chicago. I loved learning about each location during our adventure.

Daniel M.

A fun thing to do in the Windy City. The scavenger hunt took us to hidden gems like the Mansueto Library that we would have missed otherwise.

Jessica G.

Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was amazing. Each stop like Rockefeller Chapel offered unique insights into Chicago's history.

David B.

This outdoor activity was perfect for enjoying the beautiful architecture around Downtown. Highly recommend this Chicago scavenger hunt!

Sarah W.

What a fun idea for a date in the Windy City. We loved solving puzzles while discovering the Renaissance Society.

Michael S.

I had a blast exploring the Chicago scavenger hunt. The Robie House and DuSable Museum were highlights for my family.

Emily J.

Using ScavengerHunt.com made exploring downtown easy and fun. We enjoyed every moment at each unique location on our journey.

Kevin W.

Such a great thing to do in Chicago! The challenges were engaging, and we got to see so much history along the way.

Megan L.

I loved this walking tour through downtown Chicago. Each stop like Cosmic Ray Detectors added to the enjoyment of our day.

Daniel H.

The scavenger hunt was an awesome experience in downtown. It made me appreciate all the historic spots we visited even more.

Laura M.

This Chicago scavenger hunt is perfect for tourists wanting to discover hidden gems around downtown. Highly recommend it!

Chris G.

What a fun way to see points of interest in Chicago! I never knew about Joe and Rika Mansueto Library before this adventure.

Jessica D.

Exploring downtown was amazing. The Oriental Institute Museum had fascinating artifacts that made the walk unforgettable.

David B.

Great outdoor activity in the heart of the Windy City. The University of Chicago Botany Pond was so peaceful and beautiful.

Sarah W.

This was such a fun date idea in downtown Chicago. We loved solving puzzles while wandering through Washington Park.

Michael S.

I had a blast exploring the Windy City on this Chicago scavenger hunt. The Cosmic Ray Detectors were a highlight for sure.

Emily J.

I loved using ScavengerHunt.com for our adventure in the windy city. It made exploring Downtown so much more interactive!

Ryan W.

It was an awesome thing to do in Chicago! The app made navigating easy, and we loved every moment of this scavenger hunt experience.

Megan T.

This walking tour of Downtown was so enjoyable. We uncovered some historic spots that truly made our day memorable.

Chris A.

We had a great time on this Downtown scavenger hunt. It was engaging and made us appreciate our city even more.

Laura W.

A fantastic way for tourists to see points of interest around Chicago. The scavenger hunt led us to places we would have missed otherwise.

Daniel M.

This is such a fun thing to do in Chicago. I loved learning about history while wandering through the Oriental Institute Museum area.

Jessica G.

The highlights of exploring Downtown were amazing. The Cosmic Ray Detectors were fascinating and added to our adventure.

David L.

What a great outdoor activity around Downtown. Walking through Washington Park was refreshing and fun while solving puzzles.

Sarah B.

This scavenger hunt was perfect for a date in the windy city. We enjoyed discovering hidden gems like the Rockefeller Chapel together.

Michael S.

I had a blast exploring the Chicago scavenger hunt with my family. The Botany Pond was beautiful and we loved the challenges.

Emily J.

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

Brian W.

If you're looking for things to do in Chicago, this scavenger hunt walking tour is perfect! So many interesting locations to discover!

Megan C.

The walking tour aspect of this Chicago scavenger hunt was fantastic! We loved discovering all the unique spots downtown together.

Chris L.

We had an awesome time on this Downtown scavenger hunt. It was engaging, educational, and we got to explore places like Washington Park.

Laura H.

This is a great activity for tourists wanting to see points of interest in Chicago. I enjoyed learning about history while having fun!

Daniel M.

The scavenger hunt was such a fun way to see Chicago's historic spots. The murals and architecture really showcased why it's called the windy city.

Jessica G.

Exploring the Downtown neighborhood was such a treat. I discovered hidden gems like Joe and Rika Mansueto Library that I never knew existed.

David B.

This Chicago scavenger hunt was an amazing outdoor activity. Walking around the Renaissance Society made for a perfect day in the sun.

Sarah W.

What a fun date idea in the windy city! We loved solving puzzles while wandering through Washington Park and checking out local art.

Michael S.

I had a blast exploring the Chicago scavenger hunt with my family. The Cosmic Ray Detectors and DuSable Museum were highlights for us.

Emily J.

FAQs.

What will I find on the Historic and Modern Wonders scavenger hunt?

Historic and Modern Wonders will help you discover new exciting things, taking you to popular attractions and secret sites even the locals don't know about. We'll lead you to 'must-see' landmarks and treasures including: Frederick C. Robie House, Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, University of Chicago Botany Pond. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.

Is the Historic and Modern Wonders scavenger hunt good for team building?

Of course! We have a whole team of Chicago team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Historic and Modern Wonders scavenger hunt into the engaging, energizing team building activity your company needs. Our team can customize any team building scavenger hunt to include a tailored route, a special starting and ending location, custom questions about your company, and your logo. Click here for more info on how to start your Chicago team building adventure.

How do I buy tickets and start the Chicago scavenger hunt?

It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the Chicago scavenger hunt or any ScavengerHunt.com city scavenger hunt (we have more than 400 hunts in cities across the globe). After securing your tickets, choose the city you want to explore. Download the Let's Roam app (our awesome parent company), select your adventure/activity, and start your epic journey!

Why Do A Scavenger Hunt With Us?

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

How Outdoor Scavenger Hunts Work

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.

Are Your Outdoor Scavenger Hunts Covid Safe?

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.

How Do In-Home Scavenger Hunts Work?

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.

Why It's The Perfect Gift

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.

How Long is a Scavenger Hunt?

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.

When Can I Do The Hunt?

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.

Does everyone need an interactive role?

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.

What is the full list of all the scavenger hunts and activities that I can do in Chicago

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