Chicago Scavenger & Treasure Hunts
Urban adventures bringing the secrets of Chicago to life.
- Work together to solve fun challenges & puzzling clues Perfectly balanced & location-based.
- Guided by clues sent to your phones Messages sent to you and your team's phones.
- Explore Chicago's historic landmarks and hidden gems Our speciality, discovering and showing off amazing places!
- Discover top-rated pubs, bars and cafes - all optional Optional breaks to catch a rest along the way.
- Compete Set the fastest time and see you ranking on your end certificate. for top spot on the Chicago leaderboard
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Simply let us know why and we'll refund you in full.
Next Steps
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- 1. Select your game, pick a trail of your choice and receive your welcome email.
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- 2. Rally your team and enter a team name and phone number(s) into the system.
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- 3. Receive your welcome text, then head to the start location on a day and time of your choice.
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- 4. Text START to receive the first in a series of cryptic directions. Solve the puzzles to unravel your mystery.
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- 5. Discover unique places, the secret and hidden of your city - and great independant pubs/cafes!
Gift an Experience
Choose from over 125 top-rated experiences across 40 cities, or choose a gift balance for ultimate flexibility. We're happy to switch should your recipient wish to change!
Chicago Experiences
Each trail takes place in a different area of the city - click each tile to learn more!
Lost in the Loop
Architectural giants and secret treasures of the North Loop… more
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Chicago Old Town
Hunt back in time at the 'Cabbage patch'… more
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Chicago Chinatown Hunt
A hunt to hit all the senses… more
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Magnificent Mile
A magnificent mile at the heart of Chicago… more
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Action-packed Scavenger & Treasure Hunts in Chicago
How the Chicago days out work
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Discover Chicago's secret places
- Experience Chicago's unique places and share stories in independent pubs & cafes, curated for each Chicago Scavenger/Treasure Hunt.
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Fun challenges
- Engaging puzzles and captivating stories reveal Chicago in a new light.
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Play together or competitively
- Work as a team or compete head-to-head to set the fastest time on our Chicago leaderboard.
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Fully flexible bookings
- Alter your booking freely; change the date, time, number of people or chosen Chicago Scavenger/Treasure Hunt. Even stop and start once you've begun.
Fun activity for all groups
Chicago Scavenger/Treasure Hunt Reviews
The great things you say about CityDays Scavenger & Treasure Hunts
Brett-McStays
A scenic part of London to explore, with some big hills!
The Mulberry Mischief Society
Great experience! It was really fun, well planned and just the right amount of a challenge. Can’t wait to try out more!
Sussex Wanderers
Such a great and fun way to get around London! Took us down paths we didn't know existed, and learned more about the ci…
Solesteppers 24
Such a fun day saw lots of places we had never seen really enjoyed the team work to find the answers highly reccomend …
Mr B and his Princess
This was the best surprise birthday present. We had to find out way on one of the clues as some builders hoardings made…
H & I Team
What a great experience! My partner is Australian but we still learnt lots of facts we didn’t already know, we had a gr…
Dyk
Fantastic day!!! Strong recommendation!
ADaPT
A really fun evening
Charlotte & Laura
So fun - a great interactive way to explore the city!
Tara and Tim
Had a great time seeing the city and using our brain power to figure out the answers to each clue. We certainly saw pla…
M&M
Really enjoyed this trail, although some of the messages are quite graphic! The clues were relatively straightforward b…
Frake
Fantastic fun!
Brett-McStays
Nice format, wanted to do a fun thing on a sunny spring day! Not too difficult and took in some very cool spots, with g…
The Shahars
We had such a wonderful time. The only issue is the last clue was almost unsolvable as they have renovations going so t…
I don’t care
Another really enjoyable day out. Saw loads of places we never knew existed. Will definitely be booking up again
Women in Black
Great fun and got to see more of London! Would highly recommend to a friend:)
The Bee-tectives
Incredibly fun day out. We've lived here all our life and have never spotted so many cool and interesting aspects of ou…
Gunners
Really enjoyable, will do it again .
Team Hate
A brilliant way to spend a couple of hours seeing the sights of Midtown!
Ringwood Pals
Thoroughly enjoyed our outing. Melbourne is my home town but saw lots of details I’ve never noticed before.
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Your Chicago Scavenger Hunt: Transform Chicago Into a Living Treasure Chest
Your urban odyssey starts here…
This is your chance to transform Chicago into a playground with a CityDays scavenger hunt!
Make your way around Chicago taking in secret sights, landmarks, and monuments while collecting odd pieces of trivia as you go. Solve puzzles, answer riddles and sniff out clues, all while soaking in the city’s history and having a lot of fun.
Unleash your creative and curious mind as you delve into a scavenger hunt in Chicago that takes you beyond the obvious and into the unnoticed with CityDays!
Chicago Scavenger Hunt IL: The Ideal Bachelor, Bachelorette, Birthday or Corporate Team-Building Activity in Chicago
Want to wow your bridal party with a bachelorette party scavenger hunt in Chicago? Or are you looking for a new way to celebrate the holiday season?
Whatever your big plans are, we have a Chicago scavenger hunt that will surprise and delight you and your guests.
People young and old have enjoyed our trails over the past six years all over the world, and we’re proud to say that our numbers are still growing in size. Kids, adults, friends, families and coworkers have allowed us to uncover their city for them.
Now it’s your turn!
Team-Building Scavenger Hunts in Chicago
Throw away the corporate rulebook for team-building activities and unleash your coworkers on their city!
Our team-building scavenger hunts in Chicago have been designed to boost your team bonds, heat up their competitive sides and teach them a thing or two about their own backyards.
Pick from either a premade route or have a bespoke trail made especially for your business.
Need to start or finish at a particular venue? No problem!
Want to throw in a surprise along the way? Just let us know what your requirements are.
We love challenges!
The Best Urban Scavenger Hunt in Chicago
Get to know Chicago like it’s never been done before by turning the city into a real, live action board game.
Move around the landmarks, weave between historical monuments and collect facts as you go.
No tour guide, no waiting around, no hassle. That’s part of what makes CityDays’ Chicago treasure hunts the best in the city.
Our Chicago self-guided scavenger hunts are decided to let you take charge.
This means that you can walk at your own pace, take breaks whenever it’s convenient for you, and play with whoever you want!
All you need is a smartphone, comfortable walking shoes and a great bunch of people.
Here’s how it works.
Sustainability and Environmental Impact
Our business relies on appreciating the beauty and intrigue of urban environments, so the last thing we want to do is leave trash lying around.
We don’t support littering, so we haven’t left any physical objects anywhere for you to find. Instead, we’ve made use of existing buildings, curious city quirks, sculptures, pieces of street art and even street furniture as clues.
The only stuff you’ll leave our Chicago scavenger hunts with are fond memories, plenty of knowledge and potentially a place at the top of our leaderboard.
Oh, and plenty of photos too - don’t forget to send them in to us, we love seeing them and we might even reward you for your efforts…
Available Trails and Chicago Treasure Hunts
Interested in finding out more about the kinds of self-guided treasure hunts in Chicago we provide? Here’s where you get a tiny sneak peek into where you can find your next adventure…
Lost in The Loop
Dive into the architectural splendor and artistic allure of Chicago's North Loop with a puzzle-filled adventure that melds the excitement of an escape room with the discovery of a walking tour.
Ideal for groups of friends, families, or colleagues, this game takes you through the area's historic highlights and lesser-known spots, enlivened with challenges, puzzles, and intriguing facts.
Explore how Chicago evolved from a simple farm to a bustling city housing one of Picasso's most unusual sculptures. Key sights include the Tribune Tower, Plaza of the Americas, Herald Square, the city's oldest skyscraper, and a location rumored to have housed a speakeasy owned by Al Capone.
With a mix of puzzles, challenges, stops at excellent pubs and cafes, and unexpected discoveries, this interactive exploration of the North Loop is a fantastic way for both locals and newcomers to uncover the strange and hidden secrets of Chicago, right in plain sight.
