Follow clues on your phone through Lincoln Park’s monuments, ponds, and hidden mausoleum on this self-guided haunted exploration. Expect 1.5–2 hours of walking, puzzle-solving, and local history woven into a compact urban route.
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A phone buzzes in your hand as you stand outside the Chicago History Museum. The map on screen points toward a statue across a slate-green lawn; a riddle unfurls, and the city becomes the puzzle. The walk threads past bronze monuments and a pond that seems to dare you to look closer, ending at the quiet stone pools of the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires the ability to walk 1.5–2 miles with short stops for clues.
Wildlife
History
Lincoln Park was converted from 19th-century burial grounds to public parkland as Chicago expanded; surviving monuments and the Couch Tomb hint at that transformation.
Conservation
Stay on established paths at the Lily Pool and avoid feeding wildlife; the pool is part of a restored native-plant habitat requiring quiet stewardship.
Reserve your spot on the Haunted Chicago Exploration Game and Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring a charged phone
This game runs in the Questo app and depends on GPS and screen time—carry a power bank for a full experience.
Wear comfortable shoes
Paths include paved promenades and short stretches of uneven park trail—supportive shoes keep the pace steady.
Use public transit or bike
Street parking is limited; take CTA buses or trains to the museum area or use bike lanes to reach Lincoln Park more easily.
Stay aware after dark
Parts of the park are dimly lit—keep to populated areas and follow local safety guidance if you play at night.
Smartphone with Questo app
Required to unlock and play the city game and receive directions and clues.
Portable charger (power bank)
Keeps your device powered through the 2-hour game and photo opportunities.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive footwear is helpful on mixed pavement and grassy park paths.
Sunscreen
Useful during summer daytime play when much of the route is exposed lakeside parkland.
summer