Rats! A Cat’s Quest Through Lincoln Park, Chicago
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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
Welcome to Lincoln Park, where the shadows of Old Town hide more than just squirrels.
You are Knifepaw, the fiercest feline prowler in the city, and your turf has just been breached by an audacious rat on the run. As the sun sets over the gardens and cobblestone streets, your hunt begins. With help from a few furry friends—each with their own secrets—you’ll follow real-world clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the rodent’s trail through Chicago’s most charming corners.
This walking quest is a fun and clever outdoor adventure for friends, families, and animal lovers alike. Lace up your paws—it’s time to defend your domain!
What makes this quest special
Highlights
In a mere 5km jaunt, you will find:Wizard of Oz characters welded out of spare car parts. The delicious aroma of Spanish tapas.
A Buddhist temple founded in the wake of Japanese internment.The first-ever LGBTQ rights organization in the country.
And quiet alleyways that harken back to a bygone era.This city has so much to offer. And it welcomes you!
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Your walk, at a glance
Chicago
2321 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
1529 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610, 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
- 4.8 km
- Playing time
- Play at your pace · usually 101 min
- Languages
- EN
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The people behind the adventure
Created by Jonathan Feakins.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
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A THEMED CHICAGO EXPERIENCE
Explore Chicago through a cat-led adventure through Lincoln Park
Rats! A Cat’s Quest Through Lincoln Park, Chicago is a Chicago story-led themed quest for families with children. Its story centers on a cat-led adventure through Lincoln Park.
Former Reebie Storage Warehouse is the starting point and Wooden Alley is the finish for this 4.8 km city route, which includes 15 challenges. The page specifically identifies Wooden Alley, Midwest Buddhist Temple and Oz Park along the experience. Practical fit: 4.8 km route; Typical duration: 101 minutes; 15 location-based challenges; Playable in English.
The trade-off is active, self-guided play instead of a guide-led group. Pick a conventional tour when detailed spoken commentary is the priority. Playable languages: English.