Chicago: Magnificent Mile Scavenger Hunt

Description

There's more than just stores in store on this adventure that reveals the secrets of the glamorous stretch of Michigan Avenue from the Chicago River to Oak Street. You choose the section you want to explore, and we’ll provide the game. On teams, you’ll follow tricky clues to discover surprising spots on and off the avenue, answer fun and funny questions about what you find, tackle entertaining photo challenges, and meet with the Hunt Host for an unexpected bonus challenge.

Whether you’re a local who wants to get to know your hometown better or a visitor staying at one of the Magnificent Mile’s many hotels, this scavenger hunt provides a great option for a group activity.

Along the Mag Mile, your team might discover…

• Hidden beasts lurking outside the famous Wrigley Building
• The father of Chicago who was born in Haiti
• Stones from famous buildings around the world, embedded in the facade of the Tribune Tower
• A Walk of Fame for radio stars
• A captured spy facing execution
• Views of five of the 85 tallest buildings in the world, all in this district
• The Old Water Tower, rare survivor of the Great Fire of 1871
• Traces of “Towertown,” a bohemian enclave
• A tranquil oasis (except for the gargoyles) that hearkens back to Gothic England

You don’t need to know anything about the area or its magnificent history to play—or to win. Just keep your eyes open, work with your group, and wear some comfy shoes.

What's Included:

Your hunt will be led by a highly-trained  staffer. Our Hunt Hosts are passionate about what they do and dedicated to making your scavenger hunt a success. The host staff is on site, in person, to set up teams, explain the game, and announce the winners. During the game the Host checks on teams or meets them for a surprise bonus challenge.  If you have more than 40 people, the Game Host will have an assistant.

Event Itinerary:

Your group will meet up with a Game Host who will get them set-up in our browser-based app.  he hunt itself takes 90 minutes.  At the end, the group will meet up with the Game Host who will tally and announce the winners.