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Two hours. One epic New York City adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in New York City you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore New York City. This top rated New York City scavenger hunt is 1.45 miles and has 8 stops.

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They say the city never sleeps, but we bet you won‘t snooze through our New York City, New York scavenger hunt! Dive into the heart of Central Park neighborhood and explore its lesser-known gems while taking a bite out of the Big Apple. Our incredible adventure will lead you to mysterious museums, historic halls, and surprising sculptures – a delightful mix that makes this city unique!As you navigate the bustling streets, can you find a rock named after a rodent? What do Kossuth, Brooks, Hewitt have in common? Uncover secrets of past battles and unravel tales of legendary leaders through our engaging quest. The New York City, New York scavenger hunt promises laughter, learning, and countless stories that will make your friends green with envy - or should we say central-park-green? So grab your tickets now for an unforgettable journey that‘s nothing short of skyscraper-high fun!

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.Explore the sights of New York City.

Some of what you'll see: Nicholas Roerich Museum, Kossuth Brooks Hewitt, Rat Rock Morningside

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Explore New York City like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.

Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 612 W 116th St, New York, NY 10027, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance:1.45 Mi (2.34 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

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Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the New York City leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

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This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!

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Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city

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Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.

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So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.

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What will I find on the Central Park Puzzling Pursuit scavenger hunt?

Central Park Puzzling Pursuit will help you discover new exciting things, taking you to popular attractions and secret sites even the locals don't know about. We'll lead you to 'must-see' landmarks and treasures including: Kossuth Brooks Hewitt, Nicholas Roerich Museum, Rat Rock Morningside. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.

Is the Central Park Puzzling Pursuit scavenger hunt good for team building?

Of course! We have a whole team of New York City team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Central Park Puzzling Pursuit scavenger hunt into the engaging, energizing team building activity your company needs. Our team can customize any team building scavenger hunt to include a tailored route, a special starting and ending location, custom questions about your company, and your logo. Click here for more info on how to start your New York City team building adventure.

How do I buy tickets and start the New York City scavenger hunt?

It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store. Tickets can be used for the New York City scavenger hunt or any ScavengerHunt.com city scavenger hunt (we have more than 400 hunts in cities across the globe). After securing your tickets, choose the city you want to explore. Download the Let's Roam app (our awesome parent company), select your adventure/activity, and start your epic journey!

Why Do A Scavenger Hunt With Us?

Every scavenger hunt, whether in your home or outside, is designed to bring teams together. Outdoor hunts are a fun way to explore with your friends and family and help groups see the city in an exciting new way. Our In-Home hunts are designed to help kill boredom and help you learn more about each other. Be prepared to learn something new and have a great time. Our software helps us customize your scavenger hunt to your tastes as you solve clues. At the end of your hunt, you'll be ready to do it in another city! Get Your Gift or Tickets

How Outdoor Scavenger Hunts Work

Your scavenger hunt will lead your group across town to the best-known landmarks as well as hidden gems. Along the way, you and your teammates will complete fun photo challenges, test your knowledge of local trivia, and solve riddles that will bring your entire group together. ScavengerHunt.com by Let's Roam is a great way to explore a new city or learn more about an old favorite. Learn how it works.

Are Your Outdoor Scavenger Hunts Covid Safe?

Yes, our scavenger hunts are socially distant and outdoors. Questions are hidden on plaques, statues, and more outside. You won’t enter buildings and will only interact with your family/friend bubble. These wacky walking adventures are the perfect way to explore in a safe manner. Your group can pause at any time and take a break. Challenges are often off the beaten path and away from heavily trafficked tourist attractions.

How Do In-Home Scavenger Hunts Work?

Our one-of-a-kind in-home scavenger hunts help you, your friends, family or date explore, discover, and connect. All you’ll need is your phone, your team, and your home. The interactive Let’s Roam app will present you with a series of challenges and questions ranging in difficulty and point value.

Why It's The Perfect Gift

Our scavenger hunt tickets are flexible and can be used in any of our locations for up to two years. When you purchase as a gift you will receive an instant printable card for the recipient.

How Long is a Scavenger Hunt?

Our scavenger hunts take about 2 hours. You can pause your scavenger hunt if you'd like to explore a stop on the hunt or get drinks/food along the way.

When Can I Do The Hunt?

Whenever you're ready to explore! If you're doing an outdoor hunt, daylight may help you find some clues, you can go any day, any time (even holidays). You will never be asked to go inside buildings on your hunt, so you don't have to worry about business hours. No reservation is required for groups of less than 20.

Does everyone need an interactive role?

During your hunt each person will be texted photo challenges, trivia, and other activities for everyone to do together. We recommend purchasing a role for everyone in your group and kids over 6. If a person doesn't have their own device, you can have up to 4 roles on a single device. Our app will let you know when to pass the device to them when it's their turn.

What is the full list of all the scavenger hunts and activities that I can do in New York City

There are quire a few scavenger hunts and activities that we offer in , here is a full list: , New York City New York Scavenger Hunt: Central Park Puzzling Pursuit, New York City New York Scavenger Hunt: Harlem‘s Hoppin‘ Hunt Adventure, New York City Bachelorette Party Ideas, New York City New York Tours, New York City Corporate Team Building Activities, and New York City Birthday Party Ideas

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What are some good clues for a treasure hunt? ›

40 best clues for your ultimate scavenger hunt
  • You cut me on a table, but I'm never eaten. ...
  • A band that doesn't play instruments but has plenty of styles. ( ...
  • Everything ends with me. ...
  • How many glasses of water can one drink on an empty stomach? ( ...
  • I am not a lamp, but I can light up. ...
  • I am not an organ, but I have 13 hearts.
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How do you solve treasure hunt riddles? ›

First, decide where you want to hide your clue, then think up a way to describe that object or location. Many of these riddles rhyme, so after thinking up your item, you may want to find a pair of rhyming words that relate to the object, and write the clue from there.

What are good scavenger hunt questions? ›

The 35 Best Scavenger Hunt Clues for Adults
  • If I'm on the road, you'll have a decision to make. ...
  • I am two things: an instrument and a shape. ( ...
  • Looking for the best way to avoid the doctor's office? ...
  • I don't move; however, you may find me running around your backyard but never in the house. (
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What are good clues for a mystery story? ›

Types of Mystery Clues
  • Physical Clues. This is a piece of material or object usually found at the crime scene or in the possession of the suspect. ...
  • Biological Clues. You may have planted organic traces left behind. ...
  • Psychological Clues. ...
  • Timing Clues. ...
  • Background Information. ...
  • Clues of Omission.
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Do scavenger hunts have clues? ›

Any scavenger hunt needs the aid of some riddles and/or clues to help your players along their journey. In order to find the hidden items, you need to write some captivating and brain-teasing riddles or clues and each riddle or clue can bring your players one step closer to the final result.

How to find treasure hunt answers? ›

You must have visited the clue sites during the hunt in order to correctly answer the question. It is generally not possible to get the correct answer without having physically visited the clue locations. Answers on the score sheet should be legible and exact.

What is the 9 9 buried treasure trick? ›

This means that if, while in-game, you press F3 and notice that the first and third coordinates next to “Chunk:” both equal 9, and you are standing over the X marked on the treasure map, then the treasure will be directly below your current position.

How many clues in a scavenger hunt? ›

If you're running the hunt for kids and want it to be relatively short, you should not have more than 10 items, as it will become overwhelming for them. However, if you're aiming for a longer game with adults who can quickly decipher clues, your items could range anywhere from 20 to 50.

How do you make a scavenger hunt with clues? ›

You will need time for:
  1. Researching and selecting the clues (you will find more than 100 treasure hunt clues on our huge clue page)
  2. Creating the clues and riddle-cards.
  3. Setting up the treasure hunt/ hiding the riddles.
  4. Making a treasure chest.
  5. Inviting the participants.

What is at the end of a scavenger hunt? ›

End your scavenger hunt with a surprise, like a piece of candy, a small toy or even someone's birthday gift.

What is a bed without sheets and I'm always dirty? ›

50. Flowerbed. I'm a bed without sheets and always dirty.

How can I make my scavenger hunt more fun? ›

Some creative ideas for an indoor scavenger hunt that is fun for all ages include using emoji clues, making it a themed hunt like a movie or a book, incorporating riddles or puzzles, hiding items in unexpected places, creating a virtual scavenger hunt using apps or online platforms, and making it a team competition.

What is the most famous scavenger hunt? ›

Here are three of the most epic 'treasure hunts' that mankind has conducted that we at Adventure Clues think are worthy of the read.
  • The Whydah. ...
  • The Hunt for the Nazi Gold Train. ...
  • The Copper Scroll of Treasures. ...
  • The Adventure Clues Trails.

How do you give clues to find gifts? ›

Place a clue outside a cupboard or in a coat's pocket. Maybe tuck one behind a picture frame. The trickier the hiding spot, the better. Write the clues so they correspond to their hiding spots, but don't shy away from using your craftiest language.

What is the best treasure found? ›

Here Are 10 of the Most Valuable Treasures Ever Discovered
  • St. ...
  • Hoxne Hoard, 1992. ...
  • The Cuerdale Hoard, 1840. ...
  • Środa Treasure, 1885–1888. ...
  • Caesarea Sunken Treasure, 2015. ...
  • The Panagyurishte Treasure, 1949. ...
  • The Saddle Ridge Hoard (2013) ...
  • Bactrian Gold, 1978.
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