Des Plaines scavenger hunt
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Embark on a Des Plaines scavenger hunt adventure in the heart of O'Hare's Neighbor. This interactive walking tour will have you solving riddles and completing missions through Downtown's iconic landmarks like the McDonald's First Store Museum. Get ready for teamwork, challenges, and sightseeing fun!
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Des Plaines. This top rated Des Plaines Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.06 miles and has 4 stops.
About this hunt
Local Favorite
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 1.70 KM (1.06 Mi)
Go anytime
Local Favorite
Over 1000 people completed this hunt
About this hunt
Duration 1.5-2 Hours
Distance 1.70 KM (1.06 Mi)
Go anytime
Embark on a Des Plaines scavenger hunt adventure in the heart of O'Hare's Neighbor. This interactive walking tour will have you solving riddles and completing missions through Downtown's iconic landmarks like the McDonald's First Store Museum. Get ready for teamwork, challenges, and sightseeing fun!
This scavenger hunt will help you explore Des Plaines. This top rated Des Plaines Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.06 miles and has 4 stops.
Stops on this hunt
The Willows Academy
Admire The Willows Academy's architecture from afarāit's campus is full of surprises waiting to be discovered on your scavenger hunt.
Des Plaines Library Peace Pole
Discover the Peace Pole, a symbol of unity in Des Plaines. This spot is perfect for photo challenges and local trivia during your scavenger hunt adventure, offering a glimpse into the city's cultural diversity.
Library Clock, Des Plaines, IL
The elegant clock by the library marks a favorite meeting point on your scavenger hunt. It's timeless presence adds charm to your journey.
Square Deal Shoe Store
Peek through this historic facade, once home to an x-ray shoe machine! Capture memories here as part of your scavenger hunt adventure.
More details
Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt
Starting Area: 1040 E Thacker St, Des Plaines, IL 60016, USA
Travel Method: Walking
Walking Distance: 1.06 Mi (1.7 KM)
Time:1.5 - 2 Hours
Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun
Extra Admissions: None
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- Valid for one scavenger hunt in any of our 3,000+ locations.
- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
- Includes printable gift card options.
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- Valid for one year for up to 6 players in each activity. Year starts after the first redemption. Primary ticketholder must always be present (but can bring different people); this ticket cannot be split.
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- Use in any of our 3,000+ cities, including options in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. Many cities have multiple activities.
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Promo Applied
- Valid for one scavenger hunt in any of our 3,000+ locations.
- Perfect for couples, families, or friends to explore and have fun together.
- Solve challenges, discover landmarks, and create unforgettable memories.
- Includes printable gift card options.
Promo Applied
- Valid for one year for up to 2 players in each activity. Year starts after the first redemption. Primary ticketholder must always be present (but can bring different people); this ticket cannot be split.
- Unlimited scavenger hunts, bar crawls, audio tours, and ghost tours with ANY theme.
- Use in any of our 3,000+ cities, including options in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and Asia. Many cities have multiple activities.
- Includes printable gift card options.
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How the Des Plaines Scavenger Hunt works
With just your phone and some free time, dive into the Des Plaines Scavenger Hunt! Use our app to solve riddles, snap photos, and explore the city center at your own pace. Earn points while competing on our leaderboard, all while discovering Des Plaines' hidden treasures.
Earn The Des Plaines Scavenger Hunt High Score
Love competition? Join the Des Plaines Scavenger Hunt leaderboard! Each player tackles interactive photo and trivia challenges at spots like Square Deal Shoe Store. Work together to solve riddles for ultimate bragging rights in this thrilling city-wide contest!
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Reviews for Des Plaines Scavenger Hunt: Des Plaines scavenger hunt
The scavenger hunt showed us a new side of Des Plaines, especially at places like Square Deal Shoe Store. A fantastic walking tour experience!
Jessica Jones
Family-friendly fun in Downtown Des Plaines is what we found on this scavenger hunt. My kids loved tackling challenges at the Willows Academy.
Daniel Brown
As tourists, we loved discovering the hidden gems of Des Plaines. The Peace Pole was particularly striking during our scavenger hunt.
Sarah Williams
What an adventure in Des Plaines! The scavenger hunt took us to unique spots like McDonalds First Store Museum, making it a memorable date.
Michael Johnson
Exploring Downtown Des Plaines with ScavengerHunt.com was the perfect way to spend a day. Solving puzzles at the Library Clock was a highlight!
Emily Smith
Visiting Chicago's little neighbor, we had an amazing time with ScavengerHunt.com exploring hidden gems and landmarks around town.
Avery Kimberly
What a great way to see downtown Des Plaines. The Peace Pole was my favorite stop on this interactive walking tour adventure.
Sophia Mitchell
Our family loved this activity! The scavenger hunt took us to places like McDonalds First Store Museum. A fun thing to do together downtown.
Oliver Carter
Perfect date idea in Downtown Des Plaines. We laughed, solved riddles, and explored spots like Square Deal Shoe Store and Willows Academy.
Lila Henderson
Exploring Des Plaines through the scavenger hunt was a blast! We discovered local history at the Library Clock and enjoyed the challenges.
Ethan Bennett
What a fun thing to do in the Heartland! The hunt led us to iconic spots like the Library Clock. Itās an immersive way for tourists to see the city.
Noah Smith
Discovering downtown's history through this scavenger hunt was an incredible experience. I loved uncovering local art and quirky trivia along the way.
Sophia Brown
This was a fantastic outdoor activity in Des Plaines. From Square Deal Shoe Store to McDonalds First Store Museum, every stop was a hidden gem.
Liam Wilson
Such a fun date idea! We explored downtown, solved puzzles at The Willows Academy, and laughed our way through challenges. Totally worth it!
Emma Johnson
I had a blast exploring Des Plaines with the Scavenger Hunt app! The Library Clock and Peace Pole were my favorite spots. A perfect family adventure downtown.
Alex Taylor
Des Plaines is full of surprises! This scavenger hunt took us to hidden gems like the Library Peace Pole. Such an engaging way to see the sights!
Ava Harper
An amazing walking tour through Downtown! The Library Clock and McDonalds First Store Museum were standout spots. A must-do in Little City.
Ethan Bennett
Exploring Downtown on this hunt was such fun! The Square Deal Shoe Store had interesting history bits. Highly recommend it as a family outing.
Chloe Mitchell
The Des Plaines scavenger adventure was a perfect date idea. We enjoyed solving puzzles by the Willows Academy and exploring downtown gems together.
Liam Carter
I loved the Des Plaines Scavenger Hunt. We explored Downtown and the Library Peace Pole was a highlight. A great outdoor activity for all ages.
Ella Hamilton
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