Embark on a self-guided scavenger hunt in the Upper East Side of NYC. Explore museums, art galleries, and iconic landmarks while solving challenges and learning fascinating facts. Fun for all ages!
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Learn about the history and architecture of this museum, as you also solve 3 challenges.
- The Benjamin N. Duke House - Learn about Benjamin Duke and this beautiful house, as you also solve a challenge. You will also see his brother’s house near the end of your tour.
- Ancient Playground - Solve 2 challenges as you learn about this playground, related to the MET, and its inspirations.
- Neue Galerie - Learn about this galerie and the building’s owners as you solve a few challenges here.
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum - Solve a challenge as you learn about this museum, its architecture, and history.
- National Academy of Design Museum - Learn about this small but beautiful museum, and solve a challenge to discover your next destination.
- The Episcopal Church of The Heavenly Rest - Solve a challenge as you learn about this beautiful church.
- Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum - Learn about the Carnegie House Museum and its gardens while you solve challenges to uncover your next destination.
- Engineers’ Gate - Learn about the Engineer’s Gate, and other similar gates around Central Park, as you enter the park for a segment of your tour. Solve 3 challenges here.
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir - Learn about the Reservoir, Jacky Kennedy, and Central Park and you make your way to the South Gate House.
- South Gate House - Learn about this gate house as you solve 3 challenges here.
- East Pinetum - Learn about this Pinetum as you make your way to the Alexander Hamilton Monument
- Alexander Hamilton Statue - Solve 2 challenges as you learn about Alexander Hamilton
- Cleopatra’s Needle - Solve 2 challenges as you learn about this obelisk qui originally stood in Alexandrian, Egypt.
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Belvedere Castle - Make your way through Central Park to find this small castle. Climb to the top for great views of the park.
Solve challenges while you’re here - Bow Bridge - Solve a challenge as you cross the beautiful Bow Bridge over The Lake.
- Bethesda Fountain - Solve a challenge while admiring this beautiful fountain and terrace.
- Hans Christian Andersen Statue - Solve 2 challenges while learning about this historical author.
- Alice in Wonderland Statue - Solve a challenge while admiring this large statue before making your way to a small playground and yet another challenge.
- Ukrainian Institute of America - Admire this beautiful building and learn its history as you solve a challenge.
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- 24/7 customer service
- Instructions and directions on your smartphone
- 39 varied challenges
- No entry tickets are provided as this tour is strictly exterior and does not enter any venue
In search of activities in the Upper East Side? Our self-directed walk and scavenger hunt will guide you from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park, passing through its zoo, numerous museums and art showcases!
Answer puzzles at each stage to find your next stop and gain new knowledge. Acquire a touch of history as well as fascinating facts about your surroundings. Experience the landmarks.
The New York Manhattan Upper East Side Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 3.9 km / 2.4 mi self-guided pedestrian tour featuring challenges at each corner. You should allot about 3 hours for completion.
-Beneficial and entertaining learning journey
-Experience the landmarks! 38 sites
-Acquire some local historical knowledge
-Test your wisdom: 39 diverse challenges
-Engaging for all age groups, children included
-Accommodating for wheelchairs and strollers throughout
-Welcoming to pets throughout
-Begin at your convenience, from your smartphone – no rigid schedule
-Take as minimal, or as much time as you need to finish your hunt
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.