CHICAGO SCAVENGER HUNTS
Rediscover your favorite places on an acclaimed Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunt. Teams of up to six people
will tackle tricky, humorous questions about the objects and locations
discovered. Don’t have a team? We’ll help you find kindred
spirits at the start of the hunt. No knowledge of any hunt location is
required—you just need a sharp mind and a good pair of shoes. As seen in the Chicago Tribune and numerous other media outlets. More than 99,000 hunters served since 1999.
Advance purchase is required for all hunts. To purchase tickets, go to the Calendar or Descriptions of the Hunts, or call us toll-free at 877-9-GO HUNT (877-946-4868), extension 22, Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday
and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
CALENDAR Listing All Upcoming Chicago Area Hunts
DESCRIPTIONS of the Hunts
FAQ: How the Hunts Work and Other Frequently Asked Questions
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Go Deluxe: Information About Private Hunts
DESCRIPTIONS OF THE HUNTS
The Art Institute of Chicago
• The Art Attack Scavenger Hunt
• The Murder at the Museum Scavenger Hunt
• The Naked at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt
The Field Museum
• The Field of Screams Scavenger Hunt
Lincoln Park Zoo
• The Wild Wildlife Scavenger Hunt
The Loop
• The Secrets of the Loop Scavenger Hunt
• The “Starring the Loop” Movie Locations Scavenger Hunt
Museum of Science and Industry
• The Mad Science Scavenger Hunt
Navy Pier
• The Navy Pier Pressure Scavenger Hunt
THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
The Art Attack Scavenger Hunt
If you crave a feast for the eyes, take on the amazing Art Institute of Chicago on this eclectic hunt. Highlights include a garland of skulls, a “resurrected” Parisian party girl, “deer impostors,” amazing miniature rooms, a Congo man who should sue his accupuncturist, a dragon’s gilt complex, exotic paperweights crawling with snakes, a magician’s clock, Quisimodo’s smashed neighbor and much more. No knowledge of the museum or its contents is necessary. Advance purchase required.
The Murder at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt
A murdered curator has left behind a cryptic trail of clues connected with secrets in works of art. As your team gathers answers about the artwork, you begin to piece together a sordid tale about greed, lust, pride, revenge and treachery, all revolving around the museum’s planned multimillion-dollar purchase of a painting by Leonardo da Vinci. The murder victim knew too much—and now it’s up to you to learn what he knew and discover what drove one of four suspects to commit murder. To find out, you’ll have to crack a secret code left in the victim’s appointment calendar. Can you figure out who dunnit? Be prepared for our most challenging hunt. Advance purchase required.
The Naked at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt
Featured in the Chicago Tribune, Metromix, Daily Candy, Chicagoist and Flavorpill
Search for nudity at the Art Institute of Chicago. You’ll scrutinize bathing beauties, peeping Toms, sultry sirens, a muscle man who’ll ruin his birthday suit while wrestling a lion, a woman enjoying a golden shower from Zeus, cads and cuckolds, provocative Picassos, dangerous natives, a mystic who has gone too far with the Slimfast, and much more. No previous experience with art, or nudity, is required. Advance purchase required.
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THE FIELD MUSEUM
The Field of Screams Scavenger Hunt
Recommended by Chicago Traveler
On our most surreal hunt in Chicago, you’ll get a whirlwind tour of this treasure chest of natural and cultural wonders, taking you from Ancient Egypt to the Pacific Islands, from the tundra to the forest, from Tibet to a lair of bats. You’ll search for answers to such questions as, “In Ancient Egypt, find ‘bowling pins’ with the head of a human, a jackal, a falcon and a baboon. They’re waiting for organ transplants—but which organ would they reject?” You’ll have to get inside the brains of dead pharoahs to come up with the answer. But no previous knowledge of the museum or its contents is necessary! A sense of humor and good teamwork will be more helpful than expertise. Advance purchase required. Meeting place information
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LINCOLN PARK
New! The Wild Wildlife Scavenger Hunt
Discover the oddest animals and strangest facts at the Lincoln Park Zoo. You’ll cross climates on an African sarfari, learn how your neck is like a twiga’s, get hissed at by cockroaches, endure howling gibbons, go nose to snout with black bears, ponder puffins and learn whether or not you should punch someone who calls you a bufflehead. Advance purchase required. Meeting place information
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THE LOOP
The Secrets of the Loop Scavenger Hunt
Rediscover the historic heart of Chicago on a hunt that reveals the secrets of such places and sights as the Sears Tower, the Picasso in Daley Plaza, Millennium Park, the spectacular rooms in the Chicago Cultural Center, Marshall Field’s (or Macy’s, if you insist), the Rookery, the surprising lobby of the Marquette Building and the giant Flamingo in Federal Plaza. Advance purchase required. Meeting place information
The “Starring the Loop” Movie Locations Scavenger Hunt
Recommended by Time Out Chicago
Downtown Chicago has been one of Hollywood’s favorite backlots, a cinematic chameleon that has even doubled for New York. This tour takes you to numerous places where TV or movie scenes have been shot, including Union Station (most memorably used in The Untouchables), the Sears Tower (hello, Ferris Bueller!), Daley Plaza (good-bye, Harrison Ford in The Fugitive!), Chicago City Hall–Cook County Building (watch out, Blues Brothers!), the El (yikes, Spider-Man and the Incredibles!), Marshall Field’s (aka Macy’s), the Chicago Cultural Center and lesser-known places made memorable on film. Advance purchase required. Meeting place information
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MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY
The Mad Science Scavenger Hunt
Crack the secret code planted by a mad scientist as you explore a World War II German submarine, a vintage 1930s train, a Boeing 727, the Whispering Gallery, the world’s largest “flapper” machine, a surreal circus with strange sideshow acts, a wheelbarrow full of cow dung, Ronald McDonald’s “Speedee” ancestor, ridiculous antique robots, America’s most amazing train set and some hot chicks (in a hatchery, of course). You’d never suspect that science could be so...bizarre. Advance purchase required.
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NAVY PIER
New! The Navy Pier Pressure Scavenger Hunt
Recommended by the Chicago Sun Times
Discover the many places and personalities of this lakeside carnival. Highlights include Navy Pier Park, with its famed Ferris wheel; the domed botanical garden of Crystal Gardens; quirky art in Gateway Park, including a salute to Chicago’s favorite shrink; and historic Festival Hall with its unusual collection of stained glass. Bring one digital camera per team for the team photo challenges. Advance purchase required. Meeting place information
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DOWNLOAD THE SCHEDULE
If you’d like a fancy-shmancy printed version of this schedule, you can download the PDF file by clicking here. Please note that we often add new hunts to the schedule that are not included in the printed version, so check this page for the latest listing of what hunts are available.
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GET THE SCHEDULE BY E-MAIL
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GO DELUXE: INFORMATION ABOUT PRIVATE HUNTS
Get up, get out, get on the move and discover how Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunts bring people together and forges bonds in surprising ways. And when it’s a private hunt, you have the hunt all to yourself—you get to choose the hunt, the date and the time. Plus you can add custom elements, such as Team Photo Challenges and trivia questions about the participants. But please note that private hunts do cost significantly more: Prices start at $600.
To learn more about private hunts, see Private Hunts or Contact Us.
Contact Us about Public Hunts
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Last updated:
31-Dec-2008 11:28 AM
