Barrington Scavenger Hunt: Barrel of Fun in Barrington!
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Experience a Barrington scavenger hunt adventure through the heart of Downtown, also known as The Jewel of the Northwest Suburbs. Grab your team for a walking tour packed with riddles, missions, and challenges at iconic spots like Catlow Theater and Octagon House. The hunt is flexible, competitive, and perfect for sightseeing in Barrington Village.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Barrington. This top rated Barrington Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 7 stops.
About this hunt
Local Favorite
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 4.83 KM (3.00 Mi)
Go anytime
Local Favorite
Over 1000 people completed this hunt
About this hunt
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 4.83 KM (3.00 Mi)
Go anytime
Experience a Barrington scavenger hunt adventure through the heart of Downtown, also known as The Jewel of the Northwest Suburbs. Grab your team for a walking tour packed with riddles, missions, and challenges at iconic spots like Catlow Theater and Octagon House. The hunt is flexible, competitive, and perfect for sightseeing in Barrington Village.
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Barrington. This top rated Barrington Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 7 stops.
Stops on this hunt
Barrington History Museum
Walk among history’s echoes at this unique campus of restored Victorian homes and artifacts. Every structure tells a tale, from roaring blacksmith fires to neighborhood memories.
Octagon House
Barrington’s own architectural oddity, the eight-sided Octagon House, is a true local curiosity. With it's distinctive design and hand-carved brackets, it stands as a testament to innovation and individuality.
Presidential Lincoln
Discover a powerful tribute to one of America's most legendary leaders. This striking sculpture captures Barrington's appreciation for unbreakable values and community spirit.
Ice House Mall
Once a chilly storehouse for ice, this brick landmark now buzzes with shops, stories, and dining delights. Discover pieces of Barrington history repurposed into community favorites around every corner.
Barringtons White House
On Main Street, this stately white mansion has welcomed Barringtonians to art, conversation, and celebration for generations. It's grand columns and elegant charm have crowned family milestones and civic gatherings alike.
Catlow Theater
Step into the world of roaring movie crowds and vaudeville dreams. The Catlow Theater is a Barrington icon, where gilded details and quirky gargoyles watch over Main Street. Here, every visit feels like a walk onto a silver screen set.
Jewel Tea Company Plant
Citizens Park hides a sparkling slice of Barrington's business history. The Jewel Tea Company set down roots here, bringing innovation and prosperity to the village. Today, a stroll here reveals how Barrington mixes nostalgia with play.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: Old Sutton Rd, Barrington
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 3 Mi (4.83 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
How the Barrington Scavenger Hunt works
All you need is your phone! Download the Let's Roam app to start exploring Barrington Downtown. Solve riddles and snap photos as you walk from landmark to landmark. Earn points for every mission completed—compete against other teams on our leaderboard while discovering hidden gems throughout Barrington’s city center.
Earn The Barrington Scavenger Hunt High Score
Crave some friendly rivalry? During the Barrington Scavenger Hunt adventure downtown, each player gets interactive missions—think trivia at Ice House Mall or photo ops by Catlow Theater! Teamwork helps you climb the leaderboard as you tackle riddles at Octagon House and complete challenges around Presidential Lincoln. Bragging rights await those who conquer the hunt!
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Reviews for Barrington Scavenger Hunt: Barrel of Fun in Barrington!
This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!
Carol Hild
Loved it! Great experience and challenging as well. Highly recommend!
Aaron Doman
Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party
Pam Fox
Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city
Scot Branham
Super fun! Great team building for a great company function
Maggie Silliman
Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.
Terri Hensen
So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.
Tania Paddock
It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.
Joanne Clements
Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.
Megan Prenc
Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!
Mike Vigil
Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.
Stephanie Yencer
Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.
Ben Rathbone
Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!
Sabrina Foster
Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!
Laura Taylor
SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!
Monica Thomas
That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!
Howard Usher
Awesome game -it rocked!!
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