New York City · SCAVENGER HUNTS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 scavenger hunts worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Central Park by app with statues, fountains, photo challenges, and local facts in a private 90-minute scavenger hunt.
“Could not find the pick up point and no communication what so ever, we missed the scavenger hunt all together”
Explore Midtown Manhattan on a self-guided scavenger hunt through Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Park Avenue, and Grand Central.
“Very nicely planned . We had a lot of fun decoding the questions. Perfect thing to do with friends!!”
Solve a Manhattan murder mystery on foot while exploring Washington Square Park, the High Line, Chelsea Market, and Hudson Yards.
“Great activity for a solo traveler (and I’m sure a group) to see unique parts of NYC! Had fun and recommend the experience for others - particularly those traveling alone that might not want to join a group of strangers on a tour.”
Explore Prospect Heights with a flexible app-led scavenger hunt featuring Brooklyn Museum, Grand Army Plaza, puzzles, and photo challenges.
“Disappointed that the route started and ends Brooklyn’s botanical gardens which charges an entry fee not covered by the app payment so it cost us more than twice the expected price. This wasn’t made clear when booking.”
Explore Montauk through a playful two-hour scavenger hunt with a remote host, local clues, oddball challenges, and stops around town.
“We had a great time even though we (just my husband and I) weren't really sure what we were getting ourselves into. This is not your typical hunt, and we went in thinking we were going to hit all the historical highlights of Montauk. If that's what you're looking for this may not be the best experience. On the other hand, it was super fun, and we did enjoy getting out of our comfort zone. We also learned a lot about Montauk history and its fun facts. This experience was in the off-season which was both good and bad. Good in that it wasn't crowded when walking around but having…”
Explore Lower Manhattan at your own pace with app-based clues, historic landmarks, movie locations, and 30-plus scavenger hunt challenges.
“We couldn't complete the scavenger hunt because there were some construction in Battery Park and access to it was blocked off. Several of the early clues where in there. So we eventually gave up..”
Review of Montclair Mashup Scavenger Hunt, a two-hour, family-friendly game with local stops, remote host support, clues, and challenges.
“We were very optimistic to do the scavenger hunt around town, but it turned out to be a very uninspired offering. It felt like very little effort was put forth to create a fun experience. The directions were unclear and it turned out to be a letdown. This isn’t meant to be mean. Just an honest review and I feel taken advantage of for paying for this experience.”
Explore Bay Shore with a live remote host, solving clues, meeting local merchants, and tackling playful challenges on a two-hour hunt.
“Fun day with my honey. It was fun to get the local merchants involved in our shenanigans. They were more than eager to help. Lots of laughs.”
Turn Central Park into a game board with a three-hour smartphone scavenger hunt covering landmarks, clues, local lore, and scenic walks.
“It was a fun way to explore the city. Some of the hints are a little dated, but we were able to make the most of it.”
Pick a deck, a pier, a borough or a table.
