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Transform Naperville’s streets into a playful survival course with an app-guided zombie scavenger hunt. Spend an hour solving clues, completing themed challenges, and discovering downtown landmarks at your own pace.
Transform Naperville’s streets into a playful survival course with an app-guided zombie scavenger hunt. Spend an hour solving clues, completing themed challenges, and discovering downtown landmarks at your own pace.
Late afternoon on Naperville’s Riverwalk, your phone buzzes and the map wakes: an app-guided scavenger hunt sends you hunting through brick sidewalks, past stone fountains and the river that seems to pull you along. Teams fan out, scanning storefronts and public art for survival items and completing tongue-in-cheek zombie challenges — the city’s everyday details become clues in a playful citywide puzzle.
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Operated by Zombie Scavengers Hunts · Naperville, Illinois
Late afternoon on Naperville’s Riverwalk, your phone buzzes and the map wakes: an app-guided scavenger hunt sends you hunting through brick sidewalks, past stone fountains and the river that seems to pull you along. Teams fan out, scanning storefronts and public art for survival items and completing tongue-in-cheek zombie challenges — the city’s everyday details become clues in a playful citywide puzzle.
Naperville began as a 19th-century settlement along the DuPage River; its grid and grand public spaces reflect a town that grew with railroads and manufacturing. Geologically, the river valley is carved through glacial till and sandy loam, giving way to parkland and mature trees that frame the downtown walk. Culturally, the downtown blends restored historic homes, civic plazas and a strong community calendar — all useful backdrops for scavenger tasks.
Practical guide: the game runs about 60 minutes and is fully app-based and self-directed, so bring a charged smartphone and a portable battery. Start where the Riverwalk or downtown Naperville intersects Main Street to take advantage of landmarks and easy public transit access. Play at off-peak times for fewer crowds; an early evening gives softer light for photos and cooler temperatures in summer. Expect mostly flat, paved walking on sidewalks and park paths — stroller-friendly and suitable for most fitness levels.
Strategy tips: prioritize nearby, high-point items first to rack up points, and use the remote host chat if a clue stalls you. The hunt is private to your booking window, family-friendly, and a quick, social way to discover Naperville’s public art, plazas, and hidden corners without a formal guide.
easy.
1 hour.
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short sections of walking and standing.
You’ll receive a message with instructions before your booking time; follow the link to open the app and begin at the suggested downtown meeting spot.
Yes—it's family-friendly and stroller-accessible, though younger kids may need help with the app and timed challenges.
Service animals are permitted; for general pets, follow local leash rules and consider leaving them at home to focus on the game.
Contact the operator at the provided phone number or use the app’s help feature to get your start instructions.
Founded by Joseph Naper in 1831, Naperville grew as a river-town hub and later expanded with the railroad and civic investments that shaped its downtown.
Local efforts focus on maintaining the DuPage River corridor and Riverwalk through stormwater management and native plantings to protect water quality and urban wildlife.
Zombie Scavengers Hunts operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Late afternoon on Naperville’s Riverwalk, your phone buzzes and the map wakes: an app-guided scavenger hunt sends you hunting through brick sidewalks, past stone fountains and the river that seems to pull you along. Teams fan out, scanning storefronts and public art for survival items and completing tongue-in-cheek zombie challenges — the city’s everyday details become clues in a playful citywide puzzle.
Late afternoon on Naperville’s Riverwalk, your phone buzzes and the map wakes: an app-guided scavenger hunt sends you hunting through brick sidewalks, past stone fountains and the river that seems to pull you along. Teams fan out, scanning storefronts and public art for survival items and completing tongue-in-cheek zombie challenges — the city’s everyday details become clues in a playful citywide puzzle.
Naperville began as a 19th-century settlement along the DuPage River; its grid and grand public spaces reflect a town that grew with railroads and manufacturing. Geologically, the river valley is carved through glacial till and sandy loam, giving way to parkland and mature trees that frame the downtown walk. Culturally, the downtown blends restored historic homes, civic plazas and a strong community calendar — all useful backdrops for scavenger tasks.
Practical guide: the game runs about 60 minutes and is fully app-based and self-directed, so bring a charged smartphone and a portable battery. Start where the Riverwalk or downtown Naperville intersects Main Street to take advantage of landmarks and easy public transit access. Play at off-peak times for fewer crowds; an early evening gives softer light for photos and cooler temperatures in summer. Expect mostly flat, paved walking on sidewalks and park paths — stroller-friendly and suitable for most fitness levels.
Strategy tips: prioritize nearby, high-point items first to rack up points, and use the remote host chat if a clue stalls you. The hunt is private to your booking window, family-friendly, and a quick, social way to discover Naperville’s public art, plazas, and hidden corners without a formal guide.