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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 1.27 miles and has 7 stops.

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They say the city that never sleeps must have some pretty great stories to tell, and our New York City, New York scavenger hunt is here to prove it! Embark on a riveting journey through the iconic Upper West Side neighborhood, where you‘ll encounter historic schools, an enchanting chocolate factory, and a subway station that‘s seen more action than the ball drop in Times Square.Discover hidden gems among this bustling urban landscape as you make your way through picturesque parks and architectural masterpieces. Feel like royalty at a palace-like building or take a stroll only steps away from Broadway‘s luminous charm. Our New York City, New York scavenger hunt is a thrilling and unforgettable way to explore the captivating stories of this incredible borough. So grab your friends and family because it‘s time to dive deep into the heart of the Big Apple - no sleep necessary!

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

Some of what you'll see: Bartons Bonbonniere, West End Collegiate Church, Dorilton

Featured Locations on the New York City Scavenger Hunt

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1st Top Rated
: 74th and Broadway

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2nd Top Rated
The Dorilton

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3rd Top Rated
Septuagesimo Uno

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How it works

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: 246 West End Ave # 7B, New York, NY 10023, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance:1.27 Mi (2.05 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


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Whether you're heading out for a weekend getaway, throwing a surprise birthday party for your best friend, or celebrating your bachelorette party, the fun never stops with ScavengerHunt.com.

Our New York City scavenger hunts are endlessly customizable. Unlock unique challenge types, roles, and other special features as you have a blast, no matter the occassion.

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Earn The New York City Scavenger Hunt High Score

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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Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party

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Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city

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Super fun! Great team building for a great company function

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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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FAQs.

What will I find on the UWS Ultimate Adventure Hunt scavenger hunt?

UWS Ultimate Adventure Hunt 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: West End Collegiate Church, Bartons Bonbonniere, Dorilton. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here.

Is the UWS Ultimate Adventure Hunt 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 UWS Ultimate Adventure Hunt 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 Adventure, New York City New York Scavenger Hunt: Carnegie Hill Caper Adventure, New York City New York Scavenger Hunt: Upper East Side Treasure Trek, 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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How do you plan the ultimate scavenger hunt? ›

How To Plan Your Own Scavenger Hunt
  1. Choose your location(s) and time. ...
  2. Pick a theme. ...
  3. Create your lists and riddles. ...
  4. Hide the clues and/or objects. ...
  5. Write your riddles/clues. ...
  6. First one to solve all the clues and grab the final object/figures out the end result wins!

How to do a city wide scavenger hunt? ›

Six Easy Steps to Turn a Back Yard Scavenger Hunt Into a Citywide Adventure
  1. Decide who's in the group. Aim for four to six kids and look at inviting several close friends or those who live in your neighborhood. ...
  2. Pick a prize. ...
  3. Identify your locations. ...
  4. Divide and conquer. ...
  5. Develop clues. ...
  6. Choose your dates.

Are city scavenger hunts fun? ›

City scavenger hunts are designed to engage individuals in a fun, interactive environment. City scavenger hunts are crazy fun ways of sightseeing, build relationships and partake in some outrageous fun!

Is there a free scavenger hunt app? ›

Actionbound is one of the more basic free scavenger hunt apps. The platform originally started as an educational tool, and has since morphed into a digital scavenger hunt provider for companies, educational institutions, and individuals.

What are some good clues for a scavenger hunt? ›

FAQ: Scavenger hunt clues
  • If you want to eat, then take a seat! (Dining room chair)
  • One of me per day keeps the doctor away. (Apple)
  • I can't mix batter, but I can bake a cake. (Oven)
  • I come in pairs, I'm easy to lose, I go between your feet and your shoes. (Socks)
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How to set up a treasure hunt in a city? ›

If you do, then you are going to be able to create one slammin' event that you team is sure to remember for years to come!
  1. Select a length of time for the Scavenger Hunt. ...
  2. Select the Distance for the Scavenger Hunt. ...
  3. Pick a City. ...
  4. Picking a Neighborhood. ...
  5. Select a time. ...
  6. Design Your Hunt. ...
  7. Proper Follow Up.

How do I plan a neighborhood scavenger hunt? ›

How does the treasure hunt work? You create a series of clues and each clue leads participants to a different part of the neighborhood. The clues could be taped to little libraries, buildings (with the owner's permission), lamp posts, etc. Each clue has a letter on it; Alexandra used letter stickers.

How do you play city hunt? ›

How can we play?
  1. Book. In our Ticket Shop you can book tickets for groups from 2 to 33 participants. ...
  2. Redeem. By entering your ticket code you can start your Scavenger Hunt on your desired date via our app.
  3. Discover. Together you will go on the hunt for tricky puzzles, shoot photos and master team tasks.
  4. Win.

How do you make a scavenger hunt more interesting? ›

Incorporate surprise elements or bonus challenges to maintain interest. Ensure the hunt is accessible to all participants, offering tasks that cater to different skills and interests.

What is a good prize for a scavenger hunt? ›

Affordable Prize Ideas for Work Scavenger Hunt
  • Winning sweets. Everyone, no matter their age, loves a sweet treat. ...
  • A thoughtful gift voucher. ...
  • A winning team trophy. ...
  • Plant a tree in the name of the winning team. ...
  • Charitable donation. ...
  • Company merchandise. ...
  • House or desk plants. ...
  • Lunchtime delivery.
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How long should a scavenger hunt last? ›

Usually, you don't want the hunt to last longer than 20-25 minutes, and some scavenger hunt can last only 10-15 minutes. After the scavenger hunt, be sure to check the answers and provide additional instruction on the most challenging questions.

How do you make clever clues for a scavenger hunt? ›

40 best clues for your ultimate scavenger hunt
  1. You cut me on a table, but I'm never eaten. ...
  2. A band that doesn't play instruments but has plenty of styles. ( ...
  3. Everything ends with me. ...
  4. How many glasses of water can one drink on an empty stomach? ( ...
  5. I am not a lamp, but I can light up. ...
  6. I am not an organ, but I have 13 hearts.
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How many items should be on a scavenger hunt? ›

Pick 5-15 or so objects you want the players to find throughout the scavenger hunt—ideally things matched to your theme. These can be any household items, like a spoon, action figure, or markers, for example. Or, they can be items already in the area, like a yellow leaf, bronze statue, or black park bench.

How to play scavenger hunt for adults? ›

Figure out the type of scavenger hunt you're doing

Hide the items around your location of choice. Then, give the players/team your curated list. The first to find them all wins. Create a list of items that are likely to be found in the location you choose.

How do you make a scavenger hunt lesson plan? ›

Post “cards” around the room (or into the halls) with specific learning tasks on them. Prepare an answer page that each student will carry around. Students are told a starting point in the scavenger hunt. After working through the first card (their starting point), students walk around to find the answer.

How do you set up a scavenger hunt game? ›

Planning the Perfect Scavenger Hunt

Decide on a theme and scout out the area where the game will be played. Hide or identify objects, landmarks, or other things for players to find, and write down fun clues using words and images. Split players into teams, set a time limit, and then set them loose!

What are the instructions for a scavenger hunt? ›

How to play:
  1. Create a list of things to find, hear or do. ...
  2. Create a time limit (optional).
  3. Give children the list and let them scavenge around and find, smell or do all of the things on their list.
  4. The player or team who ticks everything off on their list first, or ticks off the most items before the time is up, wins.

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