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
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Poynton The Wrong Way
Had an amazing adventure and missed out on first place by 14 seconds, if only my fat fingers didn’t mistype an answer
Champagne Champions
It was such a terrific day! We had done the London one a few months before and found the Manchester race to be really u…
Kina
Great day out!!!
Team Private LRJH
Great team day out. Lots of fun!
Diana & Nath
Absolutely loved it, it was better than I imagined. So much fun and a great way to see the city. The icing on the cake …
The Toomey Two
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The Perimenopause Pioneers
We had such a fun day , racing across Manchester , girls vs boys . We were engaged from the moment it started till the …
JVenture
Absolutely fabulous experience! We really enjoyed the whole day. Would highly recommend!
Team Nova
Such A great adventure. Saw places I never knew existed and loved the challenges. Brought us all together!
Ride or Die
Had the best day , got a lot of steps in but was so fun!!
The Red Chimera
Such a fun and unique experience! We knew nothing about Melbourne before we started and was still able to figure out th…
The Twins
Very fun day out
Team xtreme
Had a great fun exploring London!
Chapel Enders
Great experience. Fun puzzles, interesting history and fab stops along the way.Highly recommend for a fun filled activ…
The Fast and the Litigious
We went as a team after work and really enjoyed it! Saw lots of sights we hadn’t seen before (and we had a few Mancunia…
KamFam
Wonderful time in Paris, we particularly enjoyed the brilliant clues that kept us on our toes. Fun day with lots of st…
Fumane
Great fun! A really good way to bond a group together. Just don't get distracted as there is a lot to do in the Race!
The Andersons
Was a great day, only scored a 4 as London version was better
A league of our own
A brilliant day racing across Manchester. Full of cryptic fun with refreshment stops along the way. Lots of thought we…
The Roebutters
Had a great time discovering parts of Manchester we never knew existed! The interactive clues and messages via WhatsApp…
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