New York Midtown Tourist Scavenger Hunt

New York Midtown Tourist Scavenger Hunt

Are you visiting New York, Manhattan to be more precise? There is a ton to see! If you plan on going anywhere near Times Square or Midtown, consider this walking tour scavenger hunt before visiting anything else! It will take you around this neighborhood and let you discover not only the obvious “must-see” tourist attractions but also the particularities of what the locals call home. You will have challenges to solve every step of the way. Meanwhile, you will also be exposed to the area’s history and many local tips.
This 3-hour 2.9mi/4.7km walking tour will take you everywhere.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd Street, New York City, NY 10017-5503

History of this 3rd train station in this location, as well as a first challenge

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: New York Public Library, 476 5th Ave New York, NY 10018, New York City, NY 10018

History and architecture of this grand building with a challenge.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Bryant Park, between 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth Ave, New York City, NY 10017

Description of this oasis in New York, and its many monuments. A good detective will figure out this challenge.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Bank of America Tower, 1 Bryant Park, New York, NY 10036, USA

Description of the 3rd tallest building in New York and a challenge.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: 599 Broadway, New York City, NY 10012-3235

History of Broadway theatres and a challenge.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: The Knickerbocker, Times Square, 6 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, USA

History of this Beau-Arts masterpiece from 1906 and a challenge.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Madame Tussauds New York, 234 W 42nd St, New York City, NY 10036-7215

Explanation of this and a few other attractions at Times Square.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: New Victory Theater, 209 West 42nd Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues, New York City, NY 10036

Description of this children's theatre. and a challenge

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Times Square, Broadway, New York City, NY 10036

History of Times Square, once called Long Acre Square and a challenge.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Hard Rock Cafe New York, 1501 Broadway, New York City, NY 10036-5601

History of the Paramount Theatre building converted into offices and restaurants.

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: National Geographic Encounter: Ocean Odyssey, 226 W 44th St Between 7th and 8th Avenues, New York City, NY 10036-3906

Description of a few more attractions like the National Geographic Encounter and Gulliver's Gate.

Stop At: Palace Theatre, 1564 Broadway, New York City, NY 10036-1542

Challenge here with the history of the Palace Theatre which is now hard to see among the many billboards.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Father Duffy statue, Father Duffy Square, New York City, NY

Decipher a code while learning who Father Duffy was.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Hotel Edison, 228 W 47th St, New York, NY 10036, USA

History of this grand and hidden hotel with a challenge.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: NFL Experience Times Square, 20 Times Square 7th Ave between 47th & 48th Streets, New York City, NY 10036

Description of other attractions around Times Square like the NFL Experience.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Radio City Music Hall, 1260 6th Avenue Between 50th and 51st Streets, New York City, NY 10020

Description and history of Radio City Music Hall with a challenge.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Rockefeller Center, 45 Rockefeller Plaza Rockefeller Centre, New York City, NY 10111-0100

Explanation of Rockefeller Center and its attractions, with a challenge.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Rockefeller Plaza Manhattan New York City, 45 Rockefeller Plaza New York New York 10111 Rockefeller Centre, New York City, NY 10111

Description of the many monuments and engravings around Rockefeller Plaza. You'll need good detective skills to find the answer to this challenge.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: St. Patrick's Cathedral, 50th Street & 5th Avenue Wheelchair accessibility located off the corner of 51st Street and 5th Avenue, New York City, NY 10022-6863

History of this cathedral and other monuments around here with a challenge about the 1st priest in NYC

Duration: 5 minutes

Pass By: ATLAS, 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111, USA

Description of this grand statue of Atlas and directions to next stop

Stop At: Saks Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY

History of this department store.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Lotte New York Palace Spa, 455 Madisonn Aveune, New York City, NY 10022-6845

History of this luxury hotel and films shot here.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Helmsley Building, 230 Park Ave, New York City, NY 10169-0005

History of this building over Park Ave and challenge.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: MetLife Building, 200 Park Ave, New York City, NY 10166-0005

History of the former PanAm building and its starring role in many films.

Duration: 5 minutes