Ghosts of Chicago: Haunted Lincoln Park Walking Tour & Escape Game
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Made for this city by a local creator, with a real-world challenge at every stop.
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About this quest
Explore the eerie history of Chicago with this spine-chilling walking tour and escape game.
Visit the Couch Tomb Mausoleum, the last remaining gravesite in Lincoln Park, and stop by the Chicago History Museum to uncover dark tales of cholera victims, Civil War soldiers, and forgotten paupers buried beneath the park. Encounter restless spirits and grave-robbing ghouls as you piece together the city’s haunted past.
In this terrifying adventure, you’ve made the mistake of agreeing to meet your mysterious date in Lincoln Park on All Hallows Eve. What seemed like an innocent night out has quickly turned into a nightmare, as you uncover long-buried secrets and face unsettling encounters.
Perfect for thrill-seekers, history lovers, and ghost story fans, this self-guided tour lets you discover Chicago’s haunted past while solving puzzles and escaping the city’s ghostly legends.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
Play the game until 5pm
Stop by the Chicago History Museum.
Visit the Couch Tomb Mausoleum, the only surviving gravesite in Lincoln Park.
Learn about the Cholera victims, Civil War soldiers, and paupers still buried beneath the park.
Have spooky encounters with restless ghosts and grave-robbing ghouls.
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Your walk, at a glance
Chicago
1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, 125 W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
Along the way
Landmarks & Hidden Gems Included
From your phone to the streets
Pick it. Open it. Play.
- 01
Choose your access
Check the player and phone options for your group.
- 02
Open the Questo app
Follow your purchase instructions to access the quest.
- 03
Head to the start
Follow the clues and let the adventure unfold.
Choose your way to play
Explore at your own pace.
| Experience | This quest | Guided walking tour |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Discover places through stories and clues in the app | Hear stories and ask a guide questions |
| Pace | Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look | Usually follows the guide’s schedule |
| Company | Explore with your own people or on your own | Private and shared group tours are available |
| Guidance | Directions and challenges in the Questo app | Live interpretation from a guide |
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Plan your day
Good to know before you play
- Walking distance
- 2.7 km
- Playing time
- Play at your pace · usually 80 min
- Languages
- EN
- Best at night
- Best for couples
- Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
- Use the phone flashlight for clues if needed
- Horror & Haunts
A little clarity before you go
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The people behind the adventure
Created by Coleman Gailloreto.
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Ghosts of Chicago: Haunted Lincoln Park Walking Tour & Escape Game turns Chicago into a self-guided story walk for ghost-story and horror fans. Its story centers on ghost-story investigation.
Players move from Chicago History Museum to Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool on a 2.7 km route that contains 10 challenge locations. The page specifically identifies Lincoln Park Zoo and Chicago History Museum along the experience. Practical fit: 2.7 km route; Typical duration: 80 minutes; 10 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
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