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City exploration game
Ghosts of Chicago: Haunted Lincoln Park Walking Tour & Escape Game
4.68Player rating· 431 playsA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 80 min 2.7 km Chicago App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
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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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing Played 431 times
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
Chicago
A · Start
1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
B · Finish
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
The people behind the adventure
Created by Coleman Gailloreto.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Coleman Gailloreto
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Ghosts of Chicago: Haunted Lincoln Park Walking Tour & Escape Game self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Ghosts of Chicago: Haunted Lincoln Park Walking Tour & Escape Game start and finish?
It starts at Chicago History Museum, 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA and finishes at Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool, 125 W Fullerton Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614, USA. The route is approximately 2.7 km and includes 10 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
What language is Ghosts of Chicago: Haunted Lincoln Park Walking Tour & Escape Game available in?
It is currently available to play in English.
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DARK STORIES OF CHICAGO
A darker Chicago walk for ghost-story and horror fans
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.
This lets your group follow a dark story through clues; a guided ghost walk is the better fit for live narration and a scheduled group atmosphere. Playable languages: English.
