Chicago Area Mystery Road Trip
About this experience
Hit the road and turn every mile into an interactive adventure with a mystery road trip in and around the Chicago area!
No Expiration
DatesFlexible
BookingFree
ExchangesInstant
Delivery
What's Included
- Self-guided, all-day mystery adventure
- Digital or physical itineraries available
- Choose a road trip theme - from lakeshore brews to riverside gems
- Enjoy insider tips, maps, and fun facts at four stops
- Discover scenic viewpoints, photo ops, local favorites, and more!
What happens on the day
Discover hidden gems and unexpected stops on a clue-driven road trip near Chicago!
Before your trip begins, you’ll select a unique theme based on your interests and travel preferences. From unique drives around Lake Michigan to charming finds in nearby towns, there’s a mystery road trip to suit every personality.
The best part? There's two itinerary formats available:
Digital Itinerary: Enjoy a digital itinerary right on your phone, complete with packing tips, must-knows, and everything you need to hit the open road with confidence. At each stop, access expert recommendations, maps, travel tips, and fun facts.
Physical Itinerary: A beautifully crafted trip package will be shipped to your doorstep, complete with a ‘Before You Go’ booklet and a series of envelopes for each stop. Pack up the car, hit the road, and at every stop, open a new envelope filled with expert recommendations, maps, travel tips, and fun facts.
No matter what, this mystery road trip makes exploring someplace new effortless (and totally unforgettable)!
*Please Note: This is a self-guided road trip experience that includes a variety of activity recommendations. At each stop, you can make it your own adventure and choose how you'd like to experience it!
Availability
When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions, and your experience with us begins!
Year-Round:
Daily
Certain stops on your mystery trip may have select business hours.
Important Details
Essential Information
- This is a self-guided experience and does not require a tour guide
- Participants must possess a valid driver's license and drive their own personal vehicle
- This experience does not include fuel, parking fees, attraction entrance fees, food, or drinks
- The majority of stops are free to enter
- At each stop, you’ll get a variety of recommendations, which may include exploring on foot
Duration
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Maximum Participants
Weather Dependent
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Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations
Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Gifts.
Cancellation Policy
Once you have received a booking confirmation, all bookings are final. No cancellations or rescheduling requests will be allowed. Failure to appear on your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event that your tour is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be able to reschedule directly with the experience provider.
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