The Velvet & Vintage Quest: A Chicago Scavenger Hunt
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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 Downtown Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.23 miles and has 7 stops.
About This Hunt
1,000+ people completed this hunt
About This Hunt
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 Downtown Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.23 miles and has 7 stops.
Stops on this hunt
Washington Square Park
Welcome to Chicago’s oldest public park, where the trees aren't the only ones speaking volumes! This leafy oasis has been barking up the right tree since 1842. Get ready to leaf your worries behind and branch out into local lore. Keep your eyes peeled—history is rooted right under your feet!
Newberry Library Postcard Collection
Wish you were here? You practically are! Welcome to the Newberry Library, home to millions of stories and a legendary postcard collection. Let's write your own adventure today. No need to post-pone the fun—this quest delivers first-class excitement. Let's stamp out boredom and explore!
Mariano (Louis) Park
Welcome to Chicago’s most charming triangle! Mariano Park is a leafy oasis where the city's hustle slows to a gentle stroll. No admission tickets are required to bask in this urban living room, so park yourself right here. Let’s see if you can leaf through its secrets without getting stumped!
Walgreens
Welcome to a corner where everyday remedies meet historic Chicago flair. This isn’t your average corner store; it’s a prescription for adventure! Keep your eyes peeled for architectural neon tonics and historic details hidden in plain sight. Let's cure your curiosity and pharmacy-see what secrets wait inside and out!
John Wellborn Root
Welcome to the masterwork of John Wellborn Root! This architectural marvel proves that concrete and iron can absolutely soar. Root truly rooted his genius right here in the heart of the Loop, blending heavy masonry with a bird's-eye vision. Let’s see if you can crack the secrets hidden in its stone feathers!
Playboy Mansion
Welcome to the brick-and-mortar birthplace of a silk-robed empire. Long before California's famous grotto, this stately 1899 mansion hosted Chicago's most exclusive, bunny-ear-wearing inner circle. Adjust your collar and hop to it—we are uncovering the secrets hidden behind these elegant, tight-lipped walls.
James Charnley House
Behold a brick-and-mortar masterpiece where architectural giants drew the line! This geometric gem hides a Wright-eous history. While exploring the outside is free, crossing the threshold requires a tour fee—best saved for a post-quest deep dive. Let's get a handle on this design before we brick it!
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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: 901 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60610
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.23 Mi (1.98 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
How the Chicago Downtown Scavenger Hunt works
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.
Reviews for Chicago Downtown Scavenger Hunt: The Velvet & Vintage Quest: A Chicago Scavenger Hunt
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!!
James Macie
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