Chelsea Market Challenge Scavenger Hunt

Explore the historic Chelsea Market in a team building scavenger hunt. Uncover hidden treasures, memorabilia, and unique challenges while discovering iconic stores and eateries at this one-of-a-kind venue.

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Location	Triangle Bldg, New York
Pricing	$699 for up to 20 people; $30 per additional person
Duration	Up to 2 hours For a shortened session, please request desired length in special requests at checkout.
Group Size	Up to 1000 people Group size can be changed after booking if needed.
Materials	See event description.
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Explore Chelsea Market's history and architecture through a fast-paced team scavenger hunt.

Once the headquarters of the National Biscuit Company and the birthplace of the Oreo cookie, Chelsea Market's cavernous halls are filled with historical artifacts, industrial relics, and original architectural features from its days as one of the world's largest baking facilities. The scavenger hunt reveals all of it.

Starting at the Triangle Building, one block from Chelsea Market, teams embark on a race against time and each other to:

Find a vintage clock hidden in the center of the market
Track down historical memorabilia from the National Biscuit Company's era
Identify unique structural features that survive from the original baking operations
Complete creative photo and video challenges throughout the market
Explore renowned vendors and eateries, including Fat Witch Bakery, Bowery Kitchen Supplies, Blackbarn, and Sarabeth's
Discover the companies that built the National Biscuit Company's infrastructure and the stories behind them

This experience is designed to surprise even lifelong New Yorkers, and to give first-time visitors a genuinely unique, hands-on encounter with the market that no standard tour can replicate.

The Chelsea Market Challenge is a game of strategy, teamwork, and communication in which teams collaborate to solve clues, complete challenges, and outsmart their competitors. How it works: Our team creates, staffs, and fully runs the hunt. You simply arrive, compete, and enjoy the experience. To book, choose a date, time, and participant count. After confirmation, we remain in touch to answer questions and accommodate special requests.

Prior to the event, our staff contacts your group leader to confirm details. On the day, we gather participants and form teams of 4 to 6, then explain the rules:

Teams stay together throughout and follow bold clue words
Teams choose their own route and strategy
Photo and video challenges are required for full point totals
The team with the most points wins, with arrival order breaking ties
The phrase puzzle is essential for winning

Each team receives its clue packet, a clipboard, and a pen. From that moment, the race is on. Teams search the market for answers while exploring the fixtures and stories embedded throughout the space. At the hunt's end, teams gather for scoring, winner announcements, and the well-earned satisfaction of having truly seen Chelsea Market.

The Chelsea Market Challenge is fully managed and staffed by our experienced event team from arrival through the final score tally. Teams of four to six participants are recommended for the best competitive experience, though the format works well for groups of any size. Prizes can be arranged for the winning team, and our event staff remains available after the hunt concludes to debrief on clues, answer questions about the market's history, and celebrate the result together.

Join us for an unforgettable team-building experience in one of New York City's most remarkable spaces.