scavenger hunt experiences using your phone
discover new york in a new way
Explore hidden gems, historic features, and uncover obscure facts about some of the best neighborhoods in New York.
You'll even get to Begin and end your Quest at some of our favorite spots for refreshments. What’s not to love?
The Quest
Read It.
Use riddles displayed on your phone to explore a local area of the city.
Seek It.
The answers to the riddles are often found on historical markers, signs, and statues. But Quests also get you noticing the city in new ways, so answers can be found in all sorts of places. Keep your eyes peeled!
Solve It.
Carefully read each riddle, and break it down into the individual clues. Click here to see how to solve our example riddle.
Request up to three hints for each riddle if you need some help.
Answer It.
Once solved, the right answer will unlock a secret about the area. You can then carry on with your Quest or do the optional Side Quest for that location.
Read more about Side Quests in the FAQs.
Explore the Quests
Brooklyn Heights & DUMBO
Availability: 7 days a week
Start Time: 8am - 7pm
(You can begin at any point in this window but you should plan on completing the Quest before dusk as the clues are easier to spot during daylight hours.)
Duration: 1 - 2 hours
Cost: $40 per team
Start Location: Vineapple
71 Pineapple St., Brooklyn, NY, 11201
Meander your way through leaf lined streets, exploring some of Brooklyn’s oldest homes. See breath-taking views of the Manhattan skyline as you wander along the river’s edge.
Financial District & South Street Seaport
Availability: 7 days a week
Start Time: 8am - 7pm
(You can begin at any point in this window but you should plan on completing the Quest before dusk as the clues are easier to spot during daylight hours.)
Duration: 1 - 2 hours
Cost: $40 per team
Start Location: 9 Maiden Lane,
New York, NY, 10038
You can grab a coffee at La Parisienne or a drink next door at The Malt House.
Explore the city where it first began. Wander through some of the oldest streets in New York and get a chance to take in the rich history that so many people walk past without even noticing.
Greenwich Village
Stroll down cobbled streets, as you peek into some of the Village’s most quaint gardens and marvel at its beautiful brownstones.
Availability: 7 days a week
Start Time: Mon - Fri: 11am - 7pm
Sat - Sun: 10am - 7pm
(You can begin at any point in this window but you should plan on completing the Quest before dusk as the clues are easier to spot during daylight hours.)
Duration: 1 - 2 hours
Cost: $40 per team
Start Location: Mah-Ze-Dahr
28 Greenwich Ave., New York, NY, 10011
Battery Park City Mini Quest (For Kids!)
Mini Quests are scavenger hunts for families. They’re perfect for kids aged 7-11 years old (and for their younger siblings to join in!) You’ll use shapes, numbers and puzzles to explore the beautiful waterfront of Battery Park City.
Kid Age: 7-11yo (younger siblings can join in too!)
Availability: 7 days a week
Start Time: Mon - Thu: 8am - 2:30pm
Fri: 8am - 3:30pm
Sat - Sun: 8am - 4:30pm
(Mini Quests must always be completed in daylight, to make it easier to spot the clues. You can choose to begin later than the suggested times, but the final coffee shop might be closed by the time you reach it.)
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: $35 per team
Start Location: Le Pain Quotidien
395 South End Ave, New York, NY, 10280
Scooter Friendly: Yes
South Street Seaport Mini Quest (For Kids!)
Mini Quests are scavenger hunts for families. They’re perfect for kids aged 7-11 years old (and for their younger siblings to join in!) You’ll use shapes, numbers and puzzles to discover the maritime history of the Seaport.
Kid Age: 7-11yo (younger siblings can join in too!)
Availability: 7 days a week
Start Time: 8am-4:30pm
(Mini Quests must always be completed in daylight, to make it easier to spot the clues, and to ensure the playground at the end is still open.)
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: $35 per team
Start Location: The Tin Building
96 South Street, New York, NY, 10038
Scooter Friendly: Yes
Tribeca Mini Quest (For Kids!)
Mini Quests are scavenger hunts for families. They’re perfect for kids aged 7-11 years old (and for their younger siblings to join in!) You’ll use shapes, numbers and puzzles to discover the history of the unique buildings in Tribeca.
Kid Age: 7-11yo (younger siblings can join in too!)
Availability: 7 days a week
Start Time: 11:30am-4:30pm
(Mini Quests must always be completed in daylight, to make it easier to spot the clues, and to ensure the playground at the end is still open.)
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: $35 per team
Start Location: Bluestone Lane
109 W Broadway, New York, NY, 10013
Scooter Friendly: No (this route crosses several streets).
FAQs
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Side Quests are designed to be more vague and challenging riddles. They will still lead you to their answer, but will require more searching and closer observation than the main Quest. You can even choose to split off from your team member(s) to cover more ground (and increase the competition levels!)
Note - the answer to each Side Quest is no further than the next block along from where you begin it.
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During each riddle you will be offered extra guidance three times, with increasing levels of detail.
Don’t worry, we want you to solve it!
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Yes, the Quest will take place using cell phones and the internet. Please ensure your battery is charged.
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Of course! Quests require no local knowledge.
Reviews
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"If you like Wordle, you'll love this"
Rebecca T.
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"...a mixture of historical and modern (areas), giving us a flavor of life in greater New York"
Raymond H.
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"Great for a date!"
Dan H.
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