Top 10 Fun Activities & Games in Downtown / The Loop, Illinois (IL)

September 12, 2021 Brandee Mangan

The windy city is a cornucopia of modern art, fine dining, cutting edge comedy, and die-hard sports fans. Snap a photo of your reflection in the silver Cloud Gate sculpture at Millennium Park before heading to Grant Park to get hit with the refreshing spray of Buckingham Fountain. There are dozens of museums and theater companies in Chicago, so a cultural experience is never hard to find. You’re sure to laugh your head off at the Second City Theater, the professional launch pad of many famous comedians.
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1. Cashunt Chicago - Private Games

201 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601-6530 +1 866-276-4733 [email protected] http://www.cashunt.com/locations/chicago-il.html
Excellent
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

Cashunt Chicago - Private Games

The Ultimate Scavenger Hunt Experience comes to the great city of Chicago! Cashunt is a top ranked scavenger hunt company entering it’s 20th season and is bringing all the fun, laughs, and competitive game experience to the downtown Chicago area! We cater and customize to a wide variety of events from wedding parties to corporate teambuilding and everything in between, as well a general games for our casual players. Below are the current games we offer in Downtown Chicago, click on the one that interests you and there you will receive all the information about your chosen Cashunt! All Games Start at Millennium Park in front of the Bean!

2. Room Escape Adventures

410 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60605-1308 +1 470-236-2699 [email protected] http://roomescapeadventures.com/chicago/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1,273 reviews

Room Escape Adventures

ROOM ESCAPE ADVENTURES brings to life the mental challenges and adventure of online Escape Games, the pressure of Minute To Win It and the sleuthing of Sherlock Holmes to create pulse pounding team building activity that will have your mind racing and adrenaline flowing. Our interactive team building/interactive theater sessions allow for ticket holders to be the protagonists in an exciting plot that evolves differently each session based on the groups personalities and past experiences. Bring some friends and prepare to see a side of them you may not have seen before while you laugh, fret and beam with pride as you work together solving riddles and racing against the clock to escape! This event is ideal for: *A Team Building Function. If you don't work together, you won't escape! *The Coolest Date Night Ever! *An Exciting Family Outing. *Birthday Parties. *Crazy Fun With Friends!

Reviewed By jackkR3189JD

Eddie was our “Axepert” for the night and compared to other axe throwing businesses he by far made this one the best experience. His super positive attitude and great game ideas bring strangers together in friendly competition and if you are struggling with the axe throwing he will press pause on the games so that he can one on one mentor you. Great for couples would highly recommend Ragnarok Axe Throwing to anyone as well as having Eddie as the Axespert

3. Fox in a Box Chicago

47 W Polk St Suite L5, Chicago, IL 60605-2000 +1 312-878-7899 [email protected] http://www.foxinaboxchicago.com/?v=tripadvisor
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1,261 reviews

Fox in a Box Chicago

Experience the ultimate reality escape at Fox in a Box - Chicago! Our exceptional escape room adventures are ideal for families, corporate team-building groups and friends just looking for a fun and engaging brain-twisting challenge. Themed missions are designed for teams of 2-6 people and have a 60-minute time limit.

Reviewed By nstrubing - Saint John, United States

Fantastic escape room! Bruce was super enthusiastic about explaining, and he was very patient with us, all around a great employee!

4. Room X Escape

205 W Randolph St Suite 750, Chicago, IL 60606-1867 +1 312-340-4698 [email protected] http://www.roomxescape.com
Excellent
89%
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5.0 based on 158 reviews

Room X Escape

Your group has 60 minutes to find its way out of a mysterious room. This is accomplished by using logic, searching for clues and using unique items in the room to help you get through obstacles like locks and doors, etc.

Reviewed By CarenC123 - New York City, United States

We had a lot of fun although spent too much trying certain puzzles before asking for clues. The hour goes by fast..a lot of fun and hope to be back. Some puzzles were really difficult and it’s a divide and conquer exercise. Highly recommended!

5. Lake Shore East Park

450 E Benton Pl,, Chicago, IL 60601 http://chicagoparkdistrict.com
Excellent
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5.0 based on 14 reviews

Lake Shore East Park

6. The Game Show Game Show

410 S Michigan Ave Fine Arts Building, Chicago, IL 60605-1308 +1 470-236-2699 [email protected] http://www.thegameshowgameshow.com
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5.0 based on 106 reviews

The Game Show Game Show

The Game Show Game Show is designed as a team building activity and interactive theater piece that takes active entertainment to the next level! Typically you must be chosen from the audience or pre-screened to be on a realty TV show... those days are over! This televised production delivers a pulse pounding hour of laughter, excitement and epic fun as you battle along side your friends, family and co-workers to rack up points in an attempt to win prizes. A number of our "Spin-It to Win-It" challenges will require contestants to communicate and work together with teammates to collect points. Regardless of how many points you receive and your ranking, all contestants will walk away with a consulary prize that will have your co-workers buzzing around the water cooler Monday morning! The fun can be shared with grandparents, relatives and loved ones around the world, as you invite them tune in on a Smart TV or the internet and watch you perform LIVE on The Game Show Game Show.

Reviewed By dnde

The host/mc Christian and gamekeeper Joe kept us laughing and engaged the whole time! Go with a group and book the time slot! Be ready for fun!!

7. Escape Room Races

11 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60602-4812 +1 312-273-4053 [email protected] http://www.escaperoomraces.com
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Escape Room Races

The newest version of the Escape Room trend, taking it outside the confines of a room and into the city. We combine the themes and puzzles of an Escape Room with the adrenaline and cityscape of a scavenger hunt /amazing race. Teams compete against each other using the sites of Chicago and our super cool Escape Room Boxes! Trophy for the winning team too! ​

8. Ragnarok Axe Throwing

410 S Michigan Ave Fine Arts Building, Chicago, IL 60605-1301 +1 470-236-2699 [email protected] http://www.chicagoaxes.com
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95%
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5.0 based on 672 reviews

Ragnarok Axe Throwing

Ragnarok Axe Throwing is a viking themed axe throwing adventure located in the heart of Chicago. Learn from seasoned Axepert professionals and become a Norse legend in your own right.

Reviewed By 442kaylas

Love the combination of practice throwing and games... the structure keeps it entertaining and Mike the Vike was a great instructor.

9. Drunk Shakespeare

182 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60601-3624 +1 914-713-7865 [email protected] http://www.drunkshakespeare.com
Excellent
94%
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5.0 based on 116 reviews

Drunk Shakespeare

"The best thing to ever happen to the theater" Slate Magazine "A live action Drunk History" TimeOut Magazine "Zany, rowdy and debaucherous" New York Times. One actor has 5 shots of whiskey and then attempts to perform in a Shakespeare play. There is a hidden library at 182 N Wabash Ave with over 10,000 books. Running Time: 90 minutes. Food & drink available. 21+ only. Photo ID required.

Reviewed By 366kg - Chicago, United States

Shakespeare and Chicago Improv, I’m in heaven. Shout out to a hard working and talented cast. They have No fear. Small and intimate space. No bad seats. Easy to get to Loop location. Drinking highly encouraged.

10. Maggie Daley Park

337 East Randolf Street, Chicago, IL 60601-7403 +1 312-742-3918 [email protected] http://Maggiedaleypark.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 1,311 reviews

Maggie Daley Park

Reviewed By Rubydoo5 - Enumclaw, United States

This park is conveniently stuated between Milleneum Park.and Lake Michigan and is a little jewel of the city. Amazing ice skating rink provides lots of smiles and laughter, even if just sitting on a bench and watching the festivities. Provides easy access to Cloudgate and the Lake shore trail as well as downtown Chicago.

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