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

Brett-McStays
A scenic part of London to explore, with some big hills!

The Mulberry Mischief Society
Great experience! It was really fun, well planned and just the right amount of a challenge. Can’t wait to try out more!

Sussex Wanderers
Such a great and fun way to get around London! Took us down paths we didn't know existed, and learned more about the ci…

Solesteppers 24
Such a fun day saw lots of places we had never seen really enjoyed the team work to find the answers highly reccomend …

Mr B and his Princess
This was the best surprise birthday present. We had to find out way on one of the clues as some builders hoardings made…

H & I Team
What a great experience! My partner is Australian but we still learnt lots of facts we didn’t already know, we had a gr…

Dyk
Fantastic day!!! Strong recommendation!

ADaPT
A really fun evening

Charlotte & Laura
So fun - a great interactive way to explore the city!

Tara and Tim
Had a great time seeing the city and using our brain power to figure out the answers to each clue. We certainly saw pla…

M&M
Really enjoyed this trail, although some of the messages are quite graphic! The clues were relatively straightforward b…

Frake
Fantastic fun!
Brett-McStays
Nice format, wanted to do a fun thing on a sunny spring day! Not too difficult and took in some very cool spots, with g…

The Shahars
We had such a wonderful time. The only issue is the last clue was almost unsolvable as they have renovations going so t…

I don’t care
Another really enjoyable day out. Saw loads of places we never knew existed. Will definitely be booking up again

Women in Black
Great fun and got to see more of London! Would highly recommend to a friend:)

The Bee-tectives
Incredibly fun day out. We've lived here all our life and have never spotted so many cool and interesting aspects of ou…

Gunners
Really enjoyable, will do it again .

Team Hate
A brilliant way to spend a couple of hours seeing the sights of Midtown!

Ringwood Pals
Thoroughly enjoyed our outing. Melbourne is my home town but saw lots of details I’ve never noticed before.
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