Chicago Highlights: Story of a Gangster

4.48 (21 ratings)
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A historic walk that tells the story of Chicago's emergence from the ashes of the Great Chicago Fire.  Your stroll takes you from the heart of downtown north across the river.  

You'll see world-famous landmarks while learning answers to the city's most compelling questions:  Where was the world's first skyscraper?  Why are there two Wacker Drives stacked on top of one another?  

What's the real reason it's called "The Windy City"?  And lest we forget – GANGSTERS!!
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Languages
English
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  • Not for kids
  • Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience

Places you will visit

10

It will take you

57-87 mins

You will walk

3940 steps

Total distance

3 km

Highlights

  • Take in the most interesting sights of the biggest city in America's heartland

  • Hear the story of the most infamous of Chicago sons, Al Capone

  • Starting in the the city's famed Loop, you'll visit iconic sights like the Tribune Tower and the Chicago River

  • Take in the Magnificent Mile and end up in a place where you can still see bullet holes from the city's violent past

Storyline

It’s 1930. Things been tough for your family for the last year, just as it has been for most Americans during the Great Depression.

 ince your father died unexpectedly, it’s up to you to support your family. You heard that Al Capone’s criminal “business” is always looking for help. 
You decide to give it a shot.

Game route

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Starting point Exchequer Restaurant & Pub
226 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604, USA
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Ratings and Reviews

4.48

21 ratings

5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
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Stephen H

09 Oct 2023

Judith Schultz

04 Oct 2023

JP Snyder

02 Oct 2023

Micki517

30 Sep 2023

Santiago

29 Aug 2023

What does an
outdoor escape game look like?

  • Discover new places

    As you walk and tour around the city, you will visit new cool places.

  • Solve puzzles, crack riddles

    You will test your wits and exploring abilities with fun challenges.

  • Learn fun history

    Each place comes with its own bit of history that you'll discover as you walk.

  • Role-play

    Put yourself in the shoes of a famous fictional character and play out their story.

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