Skip to main content
close
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Explore Now: Chicago Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt for Teens

Grades 7-12

2020-04-29 00:00:00 2020-04-29 23:59:00 America/Chicago Explore Now: Chicago Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt for Teens Niles-Maine District Library -

Wednesday, April 29
All day

Add to Calendar 2020-04-29 00:00:00 2020-04-29 23:59:00 America/Chicago Explore Now: Chicago Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt for Teens Niles-Maine District Library -

Explore Chicago’s unique neighborhoods with Google Maps and a list of city staples.

Chicago is a beautiful, diverse city full of historic sites and fun activities, but sometimes living in a suburb can make such a big city feel distant and overwhelming. While there are over 50 neighborhoods, tourists will have you believe that downtown is the only area worth seeing: that couldn’t be further from the truth. 

By the end of this game you’ll have a new appreciation for Chicago’s South, North, West, and East side, plus a bucket list of places to visit this summer! Most neighborhoods are only a car, train, or bus ride away from Niles.  

Now let’s play! 

Get a piece of paper and something to write with and create a list numbered 1-20. Using this Chicago Neighborhoods Google Map, look up the below Chicago locations and write down the neighborhood they’re located in according to the map. For an extra challenge, see if you can eyeball what side of the city they’re on. Once you’re done, check your answers here: 

Answer Guide

Each location is linked to a website with more information. You don’t need to visit the link to play this game, but I highly encourage exploring if something seems interesting to you. Good luck! 

  1. Thalia Hall
  2. Girls Rock! Chicago
  3. The National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture
  4. Women & Children First 
  5. Young Chicago Authors
  6. Center on Halsted
  7. The Logan Theatre
  8. Bud Billiken Parade
  9. Garfield Park Conservatory 
  10. Stony Island Arts Bank
  11. American Writers Museum 
  12. Chicago Torture Justice Center 
  13. Lillstreet Art Center 
  14. Gwendolyn Brooks House
  15. Blackstone Bicycle Works 
  16. Original Rainbow Cone
  17. Liberation Library
  18. Jane Addams Hull-House Museum 
  19. Bucket O’ Blood Books and Records
  20. The Second City

Feel free to email teen@nileslibrary.org if you’d like some Chicago recommendations! We can find you history books, albums by Chicago musical artists, documentaries, links to more cool locations, and much more! There are lots of Library and online resources about our incredible city, many specific to the neighborhoods this game explores. 

TAGS: | Virtual | Games |

Niles-Maine District Library

books@nileslibrary.org
Phone: 847-663-1234

Hours
Mon, May 12 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Tue, May 13 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Wed, May 14 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Thu, May 15 9:30AM to 8:30PM
Fri, May 16 9:30AM to 7:00PM
Sat, May 17 9:30AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 18 12:00PM to 5:00PM

About the library

Upcoming events

Mon, May 12, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Middle Ground

Mon, May 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Underground

Mon, May 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full

Mon, May 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace

Mon, May 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
This event is full

Mon, May 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground

Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Board Room

Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Underground

Tue, May 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio B
This event is full

Tue, May 13, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground

Wed, May 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B

Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Middle Ground

Wed, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B

Wed, May 14, 6:30pm - 6:45pm
KidSpace
This event is full

Wed, May 14, 6:45pm - 7:00pm
KidSpace
This event is full

Wed, May 14, 7:00pm - 7:15pm
KidSpace
This event is full

Wed, May 14, 7:15pm - 7:30pm
KidSpace

Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
This event is full

Thu, May 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground

Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B

Thu, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Studio B
This event is full

Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground

Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B

Fri, May 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Commons

Fri, May 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Middle Ground
This event is full

Fri, May 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Underground

Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Studio B

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Studio B

Sun, May 18, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Middle Ground

Sun, May 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B

Mon, May 19, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Underground

Mon, May 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace

Mon, May 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Board Room

Mon, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full

Tue, May 20, 7:00am - 9:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B

Tue, May 20, All day
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, May 20, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
KidSpace

Tue, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Underground

Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground

Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B

Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room

Wed, May 21, 3:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Underground

Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Gallery
This event is full

Wed, May 21, 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B

Rescheduled
Wed, May 21, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
New date Wednesday, May 21, 6:30pm - 9:00pm

Thu, May 22, 9:30am - 10:30am

Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground

Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Underground

Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B

Fri, May 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Studio B

Fri, May 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
This event is full

Sat, May 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Middle Ground

Sat, May 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Studio B
This event is full

Mon, May 26, All day
Library

Tue, May 27, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Middle Ground
This event is full

Tue, May 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground

Wed, May 28, All day
Online

Wed, May 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B

Wed, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B

Sun, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
KidSpace Program Room
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jun 02, 10:00am - 11:30am
Board Room

Mon, Jun 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Underground
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
KidSpace

Tue, Jun 03, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jun 03, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground

Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B

Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Middle Ground
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Underground
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B

Fri, Jun 06, 6:15pm - 7:00pm
6901 W. Oakton, Niles, IL 60714
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, Jun 06, 7:15pm - 8:00pm
6901 W. Oakton, Niles, IL 60714
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Studio B

Sat, Jun 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A&B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Board Room
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Teen Underground
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Studio B
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Jun 10, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Middle Ground

Wed, Jun 11, 11:00am - 11:45am
Commons Meeting Room A&B

Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Commons Meeting Room A
Registration opens Tuesday, May 20 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Studio B