Looking for things to do on the Upper East Side? Our self-guided walking tour/scavenger hunt will take you from the Metropolitan Museum of Art to the Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park via its zoo, several museums, and art galleries! Solve challenges at every step to discover your next destination and learn new things. Learn a little history as well as interesting facts about what surrounds you. See the sights. The New York Manhattan Upper East Side Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 3.9 km / 2.4 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete. -A fun learning experience -See the sights! 38 locations -Learn some local history -Challenge your knowledge: 39 varied challenges -Fun for all ages, kids included -Wheelchair and stroller accessible throughout -Pet-friendly throughout -Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone ‘ no fixed schedule -Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt
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What To Expect
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Learn about the history and architecture of this museum, as you also solve 3 challenges.
• Admission Ticket Free
The Benjamin N. Duke House
Learn about Benjamin Duke and this beautiful house, as you also solve a challenge. You will also see his brother’s house near the end of your tour.
• Admission Ticket Free
Ancient Playground
Solve 2 challenges as you learn about this playground, related to the MET, and its inspirations.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Neue Galerie
Learn about this galerie and the building’s owners as you solve a few challenges here.
• Admission Ticket Free
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Solve a challenge as you learn about this museum, its architecture, and history.
• Admission Ticket Free
National Academy of Design Museum
Learn about this small but beautiful museum, and solve a challenge to discover your next destination.
• Admission Ticket Free
The Episcopal Church of The Heavenly Rest
Solve a challenge as you learn about this beautiful church.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Learn about the Carnegie House Museum and its gardens while you solve challenges to uncover your next destination.
• Admission Ticket Free
Engineers’ Gate
Learn about the Engineer’s Gate, and other similar gates around Central Park, as you enter the park for a segment of your tour. Solve 3 challenges here.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir
Learn about the Reservoir, Jacky Kennedy, and Central Park and you make your way to the South Gate House.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
South Gate House
Learn about this gate house as you solve 3 challenges here.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
East Pinetum
Learn about this Pinetum as you make your way to the Alexander Hamilton Monument
• Admission Ticket Free
Alexander Hamilton Statue
Solve 2 challenges as you learn about Alexander Hamilton
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Cleopatra’s Needle
Solve 2 challenges as you learn about this obelisk qui originally stood in Alexandrian, Egypt.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Belvedere Castle
Make your way through Central Park to find this small castle. Climb to the top for great views of the park.
Solve challenges while you’re here
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bow Bridge
Solve a challenge as you cross the beautiful Bow Bridge over The Lake.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bethesda Fountain
Solve a challenge while admiring this beautiful fountain and terrace.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hans Christian Andersen Statue
Solve 2 challenges while learning about this historical author.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Alice in Wonderland Statue
Solve a challenge while admiring this large statue before making your way to a small playground and yet another challenge.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Ukrainian Institute of America
Admire this beautiful building and learn its history as you solve a challenge.
• Admission Ticket Free
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Max group – 6
