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Turn Central Park into a playable map: this self-guided scavenger hunt uses your smartphone to lead teams through Bethesda Terrace, Belvedere Castle, Shakespeare Garden and more. Solve 19 challenges across about three miles at your own pace.
Turn Central Park into a playable map: this self-guided scavenger hunt uses your smartphone to lead teams through Bethesda Terrace, Belvedere Castle, Shakespeare Garden and more. Solve 19 challenges across about three miles at your own pace.
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Operated by Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours · New York, NY
You start at a corner of Central Park with a phone in your hand and a list of puzzles that pull your footsteps through lawns, bridges, and tucked-away viewing points.
easy.
1.5–2.5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; comfortable walking endurance for about three miles needed
Complete checkout at the scavenger hunt website using your Viator ticket number as a coupon, then begin the game any day and time that suits you via the My Account page.
Yes—paths noted are wheelchair and stroller accessible, with mostly paved surfaces and gentle grades on the main route.
The game supports groups of 1 to 6 people working together on one device.
The self-guided format lets you play any day; operators recommend checking the refund policy (full refund if cancelled 24 hours before a scheduled departure time for pre-booked events).
Central Park was laid out in the 1850s under the Greensward Plan by Olmsted and Vaux as one of the first major designed public parks in the U.S.
High foot traffic concentrates wear on lawns and beds—stick to paths, carry out trash, and avoid feeding wildlife to protect habitats.
Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Book with Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours
Book directly with Scavenger Hunt Walking Tours for the best rates and real-time scheduling.
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