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NYC: The Secrets of Greenwich Village Scavenger Hunt
Explore Greenwich Village's hidden literary landmarks, iconic movie locations, and historical treasures in an outdoor scavenger hunt that celebrates the neighborhood's rich cultural heritage.
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| Location | Exact Location TBD, New York | |||||||||||||||
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$1000 for up to 12 people; $75 per additional person
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Up to 2 hours For a shortened session, please request desired length in special requests at checkout.
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Up to 200 people Group size can be changed after booking if needed.
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Description
Explore Greenwich Village’s literary, film and counterculture history on an outdoor team hunt. Discover connections to writers, musicians, filmmakers and other cultural figures.
Your team might search for...
- The homes and haunts of Mark Twain, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Richard Wright, Willa Cather, Saul Bellow, Caleb Carr, Henry James, and Louisa May Alcott
- A former poet laureate's house that blew up when it harbored a terrorist bomb factory
- TV locations, including the Friends apartment building as well as the block that posed as Paris on the Sex and the City finale
- A former courthouse that was the scene of a sensational trial that was the basis for Ragtime
- Locations used in such movies as When Harry Met Sally..., Spider-Man 2, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Big Daddy, Serpico, Barefoot in the Park, The Hours, and many more
- The narrowest house in the Village (if not the city), next to the oldest house
- A former speakeasy with a secret entrance
No neighborhood knowledge is required. Bring observation skills, teamwork and comfortable shoes.
What's Included:
An on-site Hunt Host forms teams, explains the game and announces the winners. During the hunt, the host checks in or offers a surprise bonus challenge. Groups of more than 40 have an assistant host.
Event Itinerary:
Meet the Game Host to get set up in the browser-based app. Afterward, regroup for scores and the winners.