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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The Exchange Hunters
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Bruto & Asti
Excellent day out with the Mrs. Found a few lovely bars on route. Well worth it.
Team Action
Absolutely amazing - how have I never known of this trip before! Wasn’t too easy, got your brain working in a fun way. …
Muthers little sparklers
Love it! It didn’t take us two hours, though, A lot more because we were so busy looking at everything we saw, I’ve bee…
MigsGang
Really fun outing and amazing paths to explore. Thoroughly recommend it!
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SaCa
Great tour, perfect distance and plenty of stops on the way. Lovely day out just before the Christmas break!
Date Night
Brilliant fun and well crafted clues.
Comfortably Dumb
Excellent questions and cleverly devised route. I particularly liked finding an unexpected grave of a famous person - n…
The Broons
It was such a good day and we explored a lot of Manchester. This was the second mystery day tour we did and it was good…
Roberts
Great day with kids
The Broons
We’re on holiday in Manchester and this was one of our favourite days. We really enjoyed exploring Manchester and takin…
Girls on the go
Was a brilliant experience and took you to great places. Definitely recommend it as was so much fun and great clues. Wo…
Christmas Queers
That was excellent - really fun clues, not too tricky to solve, and great lights seen along the way. Loved the way it m…
Team SL
Really fun afternoon with 9 and 11 year old kids. Clues weren’t too simple or too tricky. Fantastic to see some bits of…
CelebSuett
This is our second trail with CityDays and once again we loved it, exploring London and having drinks and fun is the be…
The Jasper Squad
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Superheroes
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The Robins
Fabulous adventure enjoyed by all
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