Turn Central Park into a playable story: unlock the Sensi-Stone mystery on a family-friendly, self-guided quest starting at Bethesda Fountain. Solve location-based puzzles at your own pace while discovering hidden corners and park history.
More ways to explore the area's outdoor wonders
You step out beneath a gray-blue Manhattan sky and the sound of the city softens as you cross into Central Park. The quest begins at Bethesda Fountain, where the angel watches over a broad basin and families cluster around pigeons and park benches. Your phone hums; the story unfurls: a missing Sensi-Stone, ten to fifteen puzzles, and a map that nudges you from one clue to the next.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1–2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for all fitness levels; requires comfortable walking ability for 1.5–2 miles.
Wildlife
History
Central Park was designed in the 1850s by Olmsted and Vaux; Bethesda Fountain’s Angel of the Waters was sculpted by Emma Stebbins and has been a park landmark since the 1870s.
Conservation
Central Park is maintained by the Central Park Conservancy—stay on paths, pack out trash, and respect plantings to help protect high-traffic lawns and habitats.
Reserve your spot on the New York City Sensi Stone Mystery Self Guided Family Quest today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Unlock in the Questo app before you arrive
Use the emailed booking code to unlock the quest at Questo.com and download the app so you can start immediately at Bethesda Fountain.
Bring a fully charged phone and backup battery
The experience is phone-dependent and uses GPS; a compact power bank keeps the quest running through 90+ minutes.
Time your visit to avoid peak crowds
Mornings and late afternoons are quieter in Central Park—better for families and easier to take photos at puzzle stops.
Dress for walking on mixed surfaces
Paved promenade and packed dirt paths alternate; closed-toe walking shoes give better traction and comfort for kids.
Smartphone with Questo app
Required to run the digital quest, view clues, and navigate between puzzle locations.
Portable battery pack
Keeps your phone powered through GPS use and photos during the 90-minute experience.
Comfortable walking shoes
Support and traction for paved paths and short dirt sections along the route.
Reusable water bottle
Staying hydrated is important, especially in summer; water fountains are available but spaced out.
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