Explore NYC’s Upper West Side with a self-guided scavenger hunt. Solve challenges, learn history, and see iconic sights in just 3 hours.
Explore NYC’s Upper West Side with a self-guided scavenger hunt. Solve challenges, learn history, and see iconic sights in just 3 hours.
- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts - The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts boasts 30 indoor and outdoor venues. Discover the rich history and details of each theatre on this tour.
- David Geffen Hall - Tackle a challenge on the exterior colonnade - 5 minutes.
- David H. Koch Theater - Engage in a challenge about this location and…
- Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts - The Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts boasts 30 indoor and outdoor venues. Discover the rich history and details of each theatre on this tour.
- David Geffen Hall - Tackle a challenge on the exterior colonnade - 5 minutes.
- David H. Koch Theater - Engage in a challenge about this location and explore its history and significance.
- The Metropolitan Opera - Participate in a challenge outside this theatre while learning about its history.
- Vivian Beaumont Theatre - Discover the three theatres here and complete a challenge.
- Dante Park - Explore this charming and intimate park and complete two challenges while visiting.
- Sesame Street - Take on three challenges as you stroll along the city block known as Sesame Street. Additional challenges await as you visit other sites along the way.
- Evangelical Lutheran Church Of The Holy Trinity - Learn about this church, its role in Ghostbusters, and some local apartment buildings.
- First Church of Christ, Scientist - Discover the First Church, originally the Second, along with nearby apartment buildings, and solve challenges.
- The Dakota - Uncover the history of this iconic building and complete a challenge here. Learn about other nearby buildings as well.
- Central Park - Stroll through Central Park, visiting the John Lennon Memorial, Cherry Hill, the Bow Bridge, and Belvedere Castle. Solve over 10 challenges here. Only 15 minutes for the Regular Tour.
- The Ramble - Wander through the Ramble from the Bow Bridge to Belvedere Castle, solving several challenges at each point of interest. Continue through Shakespeare Garden and the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre. This section is omitted on the Regular Tour.
- New-York Historical Society Museum & Library - Complete three challenges here before proceeding to the next location.
- American Museum of Natural History - Admire the grand facade of this museum, locate plaques on the exterior, and solve challenges here.
- Beacon Theatre - Head to the Beacon Theatre, solving a few challenges on Columbus Ave and at the West Side Institutional Synagogue on W 76th along the way. This segment takes up to 20 minutes.
- The Ansonia - Learn about this stunning apartment building at Broadway and W73rd and complete a challenge. Allow 5 minutes to reach here and another 5 to learn about it.
- Verdi Square - Solve several challenges upon reaching Verdi Square.
- Sherman Square - Walk from Verdi Square to the smaller Sherman Square, learn about this decorated military figure, and complete a challenge - 10 minutes. As you depart, discover the Coronado Condominium building to the east.
- AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 - Walk from W70th to W68th on Broadway, solving three challenges along the way. 10 minutes.
- Richard Tucker Park - This is the final stop on the tour. Learn about the Juilliard School and complete two final challenges.

- 48 varied challenges
- Instructions & directions on your smartphone
- 48 varied challenges
- Instructions & directions on your smartphone
- Snacks
- Internet access on your smartphone is required
- Snacks
- Internet access on your smartphone is required
Are you looking for things to do on the Upper West Side? Our self-guided walking tour/scavenger hunt will take you from the Lincoln Center to the American Natural History Museum through Central Park and much more!
Solve challenges at every step to discover your next destination and learn new things. Learn a little history as well as interesting facts…
Are you looking for things to do on the Upper West Side? Our self-guided walking tour/scavenger hunt will take you from the Lincoln Center to the American Natural History Museum through Central Park and much more!
Solve challenges at every step to discover your next destination and learn new things. Learn a little history as well as interesting facts about what surrounds you. See the sights.
The New York Manhattan Upper West Side Explorer Scavenger Hunt is a self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.