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City exploration game
Rats! A Cat’s Quest Through Lincoln Park, Chicago
4.47Player rating· 41 playsA DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 101 min 4.8 km Chicago App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
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!
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.47 / 5
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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
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
2321 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
B · Finish
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
The people behind the adventure
Created by Jonathan Feakins.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Jonathan Feakins
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
- No attractions ticket(s) required
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Rats! A Cat’s Quest Through Lincoln Park, Chicago 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 Rats! A Cat’s Quest Through Lincoln Park, Chicago start and finish?
It starts at Former Reebie Storage Warehouse, 2321 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA and finishes at Wooden Alley, 1529 N State Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60610, USA. The route is approximately 4.8 km and includes 15 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 Rats! A Cat’s Quest Through Lincoln Park, Chicago available in?
It is currently available to play in English.
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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.
