The Southern Tip, New York
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Highlights
- Discover New York's oldest neighbourhood at the same time as enjoying a puzzle-filled game
- Learn how Manhattan developed from a 17th century Dutch colony into a sprawling metropolis
- Uncover strange sights hiding in plain sight
- Pub/cafe/bar recommendations along the way, including one of the city's most historic drinking spots
- Clues sent to your phones, with help available, the perfect difficulty for all
- A cross between an outdoor escape room, a treasure/scavenger hunt and a walking tour
- Chambers St Station to Zuccotti Park
Description
Visit majestic buildings and surreal sculptures as you solve puzzles scattered throughout NYC's oldest district. This interactive walking tour combines scenic streets, historic facts and escape game-style clues to offer an unmatched NYC experience. Discover which worldwide institution started out with a group of men trading beneath a sycamore tree, which churchyard Alexander Hamilton drilled his unit in to prepare for the Civil War, which Founding Father used to moonlight as an Advice Columnist, all while enjoying challenges spread across the city streets.
Along the way expect to see: The Federal Reserve, City Hall Park, a legendary chapel that survived 9/11, a pub on a street that's been serving beer since 1632, remnants of New Amsterdam, Battery Park and Castle Clinton, and more. Plus puzzles, great cafes and pubs, and plenty of surprises. This is the perfect way to explore how Manhattan developed from its 17th century origins into the sprawling metropolis you see today.
How It Works
Your team will receive clues on your phones that, once deciphered, will guide you to interesting and scenic parts of the city.The route is walking distance and features optional breaks at great pubs, bars and cafes along the way. The clues require no prior knowledge and come with hints to make the experience something everyone can enjoy.
Plan your day
Timings
Start anytime, any day
1.5 - 2.5 hours across 4.9 km / 3.0 miles
Start Location
Chambers St Station, Manhattan, NYC
End Location
Zuccotti Park, Manhattan, NYC
Communication Methods
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Reviews
The great things you say about CityDays
Taking the Chris
Great fun
Ripped Jackers
Fun trial with creative clues, took us all around and about and even had a stop for lunch
Looneytunes
It really was the best day! So easy to follow and really interesting facts. Saw parts of London that are not part of a …
Kungaloosh
Another fab day out threading through the lesser known streets and alleyways of London, unlocking secrets and discoveri…
Girls on Fire
Fantastic way of getting to know event your own city! It gives you so much satisfaction getting the answer right. Looki…
Not Ruff
We had such an amazing day finding hidden spots all over Melbourne! We took our time and walked lots but it was so wort…
The Spice Girls
So much fun and learned so much about my city!
Karimy & Jan
Very nice, we had a great time . Very clever hints
Kungaloosh
Thanks to City Days we can all sleep well in our beds - team Kungaloosh managed to save the world from a zombie apocaly…
The Stepneys
Great fun, a nice relaxing way to explore parts of London you would never have known existed! Great to know you had th…
Davagu
It was fun date day and a great way to really appreciate the things in Sydney!
Wifey for lifeys
Had a great day saw some things we always walk pass but never notice! Doggo loved the hunt too!
CelebSuett
Absolutely loved the Jack the Ripper treasure hunt in London! It was an engaging and unique way to dive into the myster…
Shaz 60
We all loved our day and exploring the bits of the city that we never knew about. The weather was kind to us, the sites…
Ryan's Birthday!
A great walk with some tough riddles.
Royle Fish
This was a great adventure and a great way to explore the city and find out lots about it, and places we didn’t know ex…
D&C
Great fun to investigate some slightly off the beaten path bits of London.
The Banshees of Ballina
Great walk around London’s hidden secrets
Pearly Queens
Great fun and time spent being active. Would definitely do more of these.
The Wandering Bootyz
Amazing! Cryptic clues that kept us on our toes the whole time. Great group activity that gives everyone an opportunity…
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