Located just west of downtown Chicago, Naperville embodies Midwest friendliness and charm. Enjoy a cultural walking tour around its historic downtown, nosh on favorite local dishes — including Chicago-style pizza — at its family-run restaurants, visit its characterful shops, and discover hidden works of art and other noteworthy sights. This 3-hour, friendly walking tour is the perfect way to discover another side of the Chicago area.

On Saturdays and Sundays, get out of town and head to Naperville: located just west of downtown, the city embodies the best of the Midwest with its historic downtown, friendly locals, and delicious culinary destinations. After driving 25 miles  — or hopping on the local Metra train, which goes from Chicago’s Union Station directly to Naperville — meet your guide at 11:30am and embark on a 3-hour tour.

You’ll see the best of offbeat Naperville on this friendly walking tour, including its historic architecture, public artworks, and destination-worthy restaurants. You’ll stop at several family-run eateries and local shops, and sample must-try dishes like Chicago-style pizza. Along the way, you’ll also discover tidbits and trivia ranging from where football legend John Madden used to hang out to why chocolate may have hidden health benefits after all.

At the end of your tour, head back to Chicago having experienced some of the area’s unmissable charms.

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Turn Naperville into a game while partaking on a 2-hour Walking Adventure. Your smartphone will act as your guide, while you solve clues and complete challenges around the city. Entry price is per team.

1. Choose your own start time and embark on your adventure. With your smartphone as your guide, go on a brain-teasing and educational walking tour of your chosen neighborhood. Visit a series of locations and answer the questions or solve puzzles to receive your next instruction.

There is no need to race as quickly as possible from start to finish. Part of the fun is enjoying the sights, sounds, and tastes of the tour. Before heading to your next location, you’ll have time to eat, drink, enjoy the sights, and use the bathroom while the game clock is not running. You’re only timed on your travel and puzzles.

At the end of your adventure, see your rank based on a combination of your answers to the questions and game clock time.

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