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Chicago's Lake Michigan Downtown Kayak Rental at Ohio Street Beach
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Paddle the calm, clean and turquoise waters of Lake Michigan at your own pace. Kayak the lakefront scenery in downtown Chicago on your own personal...
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City Bike Rental for All Day
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Bike & Roll Chicago offers a large selection of bicycles. Helmets, locks are included with bicycle rental. We are located at Michigan Ave & Monroe...
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Chicago Half Day Bike Rental
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Explore Chicago at your own pace on an independent bike tour. With your half-day bike rental, pedal along Lake Michigan and visit top Chicago attractions...
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Chicago: The Pink Panther and the Case of the Missing Diamond
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This hilarious and fun Outdoor Adventure will navigate you to Chicago's hot spots, highlights and best parts of the city that we know you'll want...
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Lincoln Park Zoo Scavenger Hunt
The Lincoln Park Zoo was born in 1868, when four swans were gifted to the city by New York’s Central Park. It has since grown...
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Chicago River 1 Hour Private Cruise Rental
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It's an intimate experience for 2 to 6 people. No mass crowds associated with tour boats. They get to enjoy the river with the luxury...
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Chicago Full Day Bike Rental
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Explore Chicago at your own pace on an independent bike tour. With your full-day bike rental, pedal along Lake Michigan and visit top Chicago attractions...
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Chicago Scavenger Hunt Adventure
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Turn Chicago into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure! This challenge combines the excitement of the Amazing Race with a 3-hour...
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Chicago Ghost Hunt: Ghosts of the Chicago River
Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work...
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Chicago Scavenger Hunt: Chicago Loop
Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work...
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Chicago by Crazy Dash
With Crazy Dash, you'll use an app to explore Chicago in this exciting scavenger hunt! Use an app to find things around the city in...
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Chicago Scavenger Hunt: A Day At The Zoo
Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work...
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Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Chicago by Zombie Scavengers
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Zombie Scavengers takes you on an adventure in Chicago to survive the zombie apocalypse! Use our app and some strategy to find a list of...
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Scavenger Hunt in Chicago by Wacky Walks
Walk around Chicago while completing the Wacky Walks scavenger hunt. Use an app to find a list of objects around the city and participate in...
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The Chi-Town Showdown Scavenger Hunt
Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to...
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Chicago Chocolate Scavenger Hunt
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Chicago was once known as the “Candy Capital of the World,” and chocolate has been a rich, decadent part of the city’s culinary history longer...
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Chicago Scavenger Hunt
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Take your shot at completing this Chicago Scavenger Hunt around the Loop and River North neighborhoods including the Riverwalk.Complete this solo or build a ScavSquad...
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Explore Chicago with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Operation City Quest
Walk around Chicago while completing the Operation City Quest scavenger hunt! Use an app to find a list of objects around the city in any...
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Fun City Scavenger Hunt in Chicago by 3Quest Challenge
The Chicago 3Quest Challenge is a scavenger hunt done on an app where players will find objects (given in the form of riddles) and complete...
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Electric Bike Rental for All Day
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We offer high quality electric bikes that are fun and safe to ride. Choose between different models of electric bikes....
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Experience the season with a scavenger hunt in Chicago with Holly Jolly Hunt
Celebrate the magic of the season this year with Holly Jolly Hunt. Holly Jolly Hunt is an app based scavenger hunt that you can play...
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Q: What are the best options for Chicago Self-guided Tours & Rentals?

A: According to verified reviews on Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor, the best Chicago Self-guided Tours & Rentals are:

Chicago's Lake Michigan Downtown Kayak Rental at Ohio Street Beach
City Bike Rental for All Day
Chicago Half Day Bike Rental
Chicago: The Pink Panther and the Case of the Missing Diamond
Chicago River 1 Hour Private Cruise Rental

Q: What are the best kid-friendly options for Chicago Self-guided Tours & Rentals Tours?

A: According to verified reviews on Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly Chicago Self-guided Tours & Rentals are:

Chicago: The Pink Panther and the Case of the Missing Diamond
Adventurous Scavenger Hunt in Chicago by Crazy Dash
Scavenger Hunt in Chicago by Wacky Walks
Chicago Scavenger Hunt
Explore Chicago with a Unique Scavenger Hunt by Operation City Quest

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Q: Which Chicago Self-guided Tours & Rentals have Instant Confirmation?

A: Chicago Self-guided Tours & Rentals with Instant Confirmation include:

Chicago's Lake Michigan Downtown Kayak Rental at Ohio Street Beach
City Bike Rental for All Day
Chicago Half Day Bike Rental
Chicago: The Pink Panther and the Case of the Missing Diamond
Lincoln Park Zoo Scavenger Hunt

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Q: Which Chicago Self-guided Tours & Rentals have Free Cancellation?

A: Chicago Self-guided Tours & Rentals with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

Chicago's Lake Michigan Downtown Kayak Rental at Ohio Street Beach
City Bike Rental for All Day
Chicago Half Day Bike Rental
Lincoln Park Zoo Scavenger Hunt
Chicago River 1 Hour Private Cruise Rental

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