The Roamli Blog
Discovering Chicago's Most Thrilling Adventures: Scavenger Hunts and Escape Rooms
When it comes to finding an unforgettable experience in Chicago, the options are endless. As one of America’s most vibrant cities, Chicago offers a blend of world-class culture, food, and adventure. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, there's always something new to explore. But if you're looking for an experience that combines excitement, challenge, and the thrill of discovery, look no further than a scavenger hunt or escape room. Let’s dive into a perfect day in Chicago that will leave you both exhilarated and fulfilled.
Case Study: The 9th Annual Hunt for Good Urban Art Scavenger Hunt
This year we had the pleasure of teaming up with The Simple Good and their flagship, 9th Annual Hunt for Good Scavenger Hunt throughout the city of Chicago! The Simple Good is an amazing nonprofit organization whose core mission is to share the meaning of “good” through art, and create a more empathetic, positive, and connected world. Since it’s inception in 2015, the Hunt for Good has helped serve over 7,000 students and impact 16 communities across the United States led by Founder and Executive Director, Priya Shah.
The Best Student Engagement and Scavenger Hunt Apps
The education landscape is constantly evolving and we’ve seen the integration of technology become instrumental in capturing the attention and interest of students. This article explores the ways in which scavenger hunt apps like Roamli contribute to a more interactive and participatory educational experience as well as highlight some of the best tools to utilize.
The Power of Tours & Experiences in Destination Marketing
Tours and interactive experiences provide DMO’s with the opportunity to craft a compelling narrative about a destination. Instead of relying solely on brochures and online content, these immersive experiences allow visitors to interact with the destination, creating memories that resonate long after the trip is over. With tools like Roamli, your organization can build a deeper connection between visitors and the local community.
How Scavenger Hunts Help Escape Rooms Grow
Escape rooms have taken the world by storm in the past decade, offering an immersive experience that challenges participants to solve puzzles, unlock mysteries, and ultimately escape within a set time limit. However, the love for escape rooms often goes hand-in-hand with another exciting adventure: scavenger hunts. Whether you’re an avid player or an escape room owner - you’re always looking for new activities and things to do. Building an escape room is quite expensive, so wouldn’t it be great to offer thrilling adventures in addition to your already-existing games?
How Self-Guided Tours Increase Tourists and Visitors
When it comes to exploring new destinations, tourists have traditionally had two main options: guided tours led by knowledgeable experts or self-guided adventures where they navigate the terrain independently. While guided tours offer valuable insights and a structured experience, self-guided tours have been steadily gaining popularity in recent years. In this article, we'll explore why self-guided tours are on the rise and how they can increase the number of tourists year-round in a given destination.
How Interactive Events & Scavenger Hunts Boost Customer Engagement
In today’s age, organizations across the board are facing the challenge of engaging their members and local communities in new and exciting ways. Traditional methods of networking events and newsletters have their place, but to truly connect with modern audiences, chambers of commerce and tourism boards need to think outside the box such as leveraging interactive events including scavenger hunts.
Gildre & Roamli Partnership Announcement
At Roamli we’re actively partnering with great organizations throughout various industries including Non-Profits, Chamber of Commerce’s, Tourism Bureaus, Community Groups, and more. We’re excited to share a recent partnership with the Entrepreneurial Community, Gildre.
Walkable Cities, SUMC, & Roamli
Walkable cities are becoming increasingly popular and provide major benefits to urban environments and cities across the world. At Roamli we’ve partnered with the Shared-Use Mobility Center which is a public-interest organization dedicated to achieving equitable, affordable, and environmentally sound mobility across the US.
Chicago’s Top 10 Team Building Activities
Team building activities in Chicago such as scavenger hunts or escape rooms are great ways to bond and spend quality time with your colleagues/teammates. We compiled our top ten here in this blog post - enjoy!
The Best Scavenger Hunt Apps and Benefits of Digital Maps
Some of the best reasons and use cases to create your interactive, digital Scavenger Hunt. No more worrying about PDF’s or printable maps, just build and go live!
How Interactive and Digital Maps Increase Community Engagement
Looking for ways to increase community engagement for your organization? See how we partner with teams across the United States to drive engagement and connectivity at Roamli!
Event Spotlight: Northalsted #WalkwithPride Tour
Our Event Spotlight series highlights some of our amazing partners and the events/tours we’ve hosted with them! This post centers around the Northalsted Business Alliance and their #WalkwithPride Art Tour. Check it out!
Roamli Picks: Top Sights in Houston
Spending some time in Houston? Here’s a list of our favorite sights to explore in the city! Whether you’re looking for outdoor urban spaces or fascinating museums we’ve got the spots for you!
Roamli Success Story Series #1
As part of our Roamli Success Series we’ll be sharing some of our favorite events from the past and how our partners utilized the Roamli platform for their organization!
Roamli Picks: Top Sights in Miami
Spending some time in Miami? Here’s a list of our favorite sights to explore in the city! Whether you’re looking for beautiful murals or stunning art deco architecture we’ve got the spots for you!
How Scavenger Hunts can help your Interactive Conference & Event
Looking for ways to spice up your next conference and engage your attendees? Our conference Scavenger Hunts are perfect for creating unforgettable, interactive experiences for your guests! Visit Roamli.com to learn more!
Event Spotlight: Northwestern University & Kellogg’s ACE Program
We’ve had some amazing partner events this past year and wanted to highlight some of the most memorable ones including the Explore Evanston Scavenger Hunt with Northwestern University!
3 Best Scavenger Hunt Group Activities in 2022
Here are the 10 best Scavenger Hunt activities you can do with your friends, family, coworkers, and more in 2022!
Event Spotlight: Dayton Adventure Race
We’ve had some amazing partner events this past year and wanted to highlight some of the most memorable ones including the annual Dayton Adventure Hunt!