New York Scavenger Hunt

Heading to the Big Apple? A New York scavenger hunt should definitely be brought along. It’s a great family activity and a fun way to explore New York City.  If you’re a local, plan to do this scavenger hunt activity for your next date night or girls night out. Scavenger hunts are versatile for all ages and groups – and this one is no exception!

Looking for other fun city scavenger hunt ideas? Check out this city hunt and this city walk

New York Scavenger Hunt List

• Photo of the Carousel in Central Park
• Photo of the famous statue of Prometheus
• How many steps lead up to the Metropolitan Museum of Art?
• Eat a slice of New York style pizza
• Photo with a police officer or firefighter
• A sign in a different language
• Name the polar bears living in the Central Park Zoo
• Take a photo from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck
• Visit the 9/11 Memorial and find the “Survivor Tree”
• Buy yourself a treat at the Chelsea Market
• Photo of the lions guarding the New York Public Library
• Ticket stub for a comedy club
• Photo of a dog walker with at least three dogs
• Any item with “I Love NYC” on it
• Takeout menu from a cafe in Greenwich Village
• What is the Statue of Liberty holding in her left hand?
• Photo of the ferris wheel inside Toys R Us
• Photo of the Chrysler Building
• Find Alice in Wonderland in Central Park
• Ticket stub from the New York City subway
• Photo of a pay phone
• Phone number for the Trump Hotel
• Look above the entrance to the GE building. Who is depicted in the sculpture there?
• Photo of the sunset from The High Line
• Take a photo of yourself with a street performer
• Photo of three different New York City gargoyles
• How many columns are in the main hall of Grand Central Terminal?
• Photo of the New York City skyline from the top of the Empire State Building
• Count the steps to the top of the Crown in the Statue of Liberty
• Walking map of Central Park
• Photo of the Brooklyn Bridge
• Buy a box of chocolates at the largest candy store in the city – located at Times Square
• Photo in front of the New York Stock Exchange

If you live in New York City or are a regular visitor, I’d love to hear the clues and locations you would include. Share your New York scavenger hunt ideas in the comments below!

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