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NYC Upper West Side Self Guided Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt

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Overview

Are you looking for things to do on the Upper West Side? Our self-guided walking tour/scavenger hunt will take you from the Lincoln Center to the American Natural History Museum through Central Park and much more!

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 West Side Explorer Scavenger Hunt is a self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It should take you 3 hours to complete.

What's Included

  • 48 varied challenges
  • Instructions & directions on your smartphone
  • Snacks
  • Internet access on your smartphone is required
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023, USA

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

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Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

There are 30 indoor and outdoor facilities in the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Learn much more about the history and each theatre on this tour
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

David Geffen Hall

Solve a challenge on the exterior colonnade - 5 minutes
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

David H. Koch Theater

Solve a challenge about this location and learn its history and significance
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Metropolitan Opera

Solve a challenge outside this theatre as you lear about its history
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Vivian Beaumont Theatre

Learn about the 3 theatres here and solve a challenge.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Dante Park

Discover this intimate and cozy park and solve 2 challenges white you are here
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sesame Street

Solve 3 challenges are you walk the city block known as Sesame Street. You'll solve several other challenges as you see a few other sites along the way.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Evangelical Lutheran Church Of The Holy Trinity

Learn about this church, its role in Ghostbusters, as well as a few local apartment buildings
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

First Church of Christ, Scientist

Learn about the First Church, originally the Second, and some apartment buildings around it and solve challenges
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Dakota

Learn about this historic building and solve a challenge here. You'll also learn about a few other buildings around here.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Central Park

Walk through Central Park. See the John Lennon Memorial, Cherry Hill, the Bow Bridge, and Belvedere Castle. Solve 10+ challenges there. Only 15min for the Regular Tour
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Ramble

Walk through the Ramble as you make your way from the Bow Bridge to Belvedere Castle. You will solve several challenges at each point of interest. From there, walk through Shakespeare Garden and the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theatre This section is skipped on the Regular Tour
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The New York Historical

Solve 3 challenges here before making your way to the next location
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

American Museum of Natural History

Admire the facade of this grand museum, find plaques on the exterior and solve challenges here.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Beacon Theatre (pass by)

Walk to the Beacon Theatre. Before you reach it, you'll solve a few challenges, on Columbus Ave and at the West Side Institutional Synagogue on W 76th. This leg will take up to 20 minutes
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The Ansonia (pass by)

Learn about this beautiful apartment building at Broadway and W73rd and solve a challenge. 5 minutes to get here and another 5 learning about it.
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Verdi Square

Solve a few challenges when you reach Verdi Square.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Sherman Square

Walk from Verdi Square to Sherman Square (much smaller) and learn about this decorated military man. Solve a challenge while here - 10 minutes. As you leave, learn about the Coronado Condominium building to the east.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13 (pass by)

Walk from W70th to W68th on Broadway. Solve 3 challenges along the way. 10 minutes.
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Richard Tucker Park

This is your final stop on this tour. Learn about the Juilliard School and solve 2 final challenges.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the NYC Upper West Side Self Guided Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the NYC Upper West Side Self Guided Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • 48 varied challenges.
  • Instructions & directions on your smartphone.
The following is NOT included:
  • Snacks.
  • Internet access on your smartphone is required.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
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There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the NYC Upper West Side Self Guided Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for NYC Upper West Side Self Guided Walking Tour Scavenger Hunt will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Broadway. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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What's Included

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  • 48 varied challenges
  • Instructions & directions on your smartphone
  • Snacks
  • Internet access on your smartphone is required

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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