United States of America>New York City

Highlights of the Upper West Side, New York

4.9 (10 ratings)
Quest image more than 2
Open gallery
Let the Upper West Side reveal some of its most amazing sights to you. Get better-acquainted with the architect who was mainly responsible for the Central Park West skyline and discover where your favorite movies were filmed, including where your favorite celebs lived, past and present. 

Along the way, discover where legendary music careers started – including where some of the biggest hits were recorded that still stand the test of time.

Will you explore this understated NYC neighborhood?

Availability:

  • Can be played on
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

  • During these hours
    Whole day

  • Languages
    English

Created by
Jason Stein

Highlights

  • Discover what Lincoln Center and the movie West Side Story have in common.

  • Learn why they call this place Spook Central.

  • Find out where Mark Twain and baseball great Babe Ruth lived.

  • Visit Verdi Square where some of the most talented artists of their time used to mingle.

  • Learn why The Ansonia had farm animals on the roof and a trained seal in the lobby fountain.

Storyline

Your name is Jim. You’re 23 and you’ve been living from paycheck to paycheck. That was until last month, when you lost your job at the gas station. 

You studied to be an artist, to make the world better, but the world got the better of you. As you sit outside a store scribbling on a receipt, your last ten dollars spent and your lower lip wobbling, a young woman sees. She hands you $50 for it, then a note.

I bought your art before you made it big! Someday it’ll be priceless.
You must find her!

Experience's route

Loading...
Starting point 55 Central Park West
55 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023, USA

Places you will visit

15

It will take you

60-90 mins

You will walk

6170 steps

Total distance

4.7 km

  • Best during the day
  • Instagrammable
  • Best for couples
  • Recommended activity for families
People exploring Glasgow with Questo

Get the Questo app and you’re all set

Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

Ratings and Reviews

4.9

10 ratings

5 Stars
90%
4 Stars
10%
3 Stars
0%
2 Stars
0%
1 Star
0%
Reviews
Sort by

chris

28 Oct 2024

Rae Spriggs

04 Jul 2024

James Nissenbaum

24 Nov 2023

franzsdoggo

01 Nov 2023
Great walking tour that lets the writer show off their local knowledge. well put together route that a lot of people would miss in the first half

Andy Velwest

19 Aug 2023
Jason was a delight! he's put together a fascinating stroll through the upper west side packed with surprising stories. the app was fun, and we really enjoyed his company.

What does a Questo Experience look like?

  • Walk and explore the Real-World

    Download the Questo app and choose your experience. Walk and follow clues to solve puzzles and unveil new locations and stories along the way.

  • Visit cities with Sightseeing Quests

    For your next trip, explore by going on a sightseeing quest without a guide. Enjoy the flexibility of starting and stopping the experience whenever you want, without the fear of missing out on the best places to visit or the best stories to learn.

  • Make your date memorable

    Invite your partner for a date, and go together on a fun walking adventure. Questo is a great date idea for couples that want to spend time together, but also for first dates or proposals.

  • Role-play in your city

    Attend a Questo Event, and immerse yourself in your favourite stories. Dress up in a costume for extra fun.

Leaderboard

James Nissenbaum
4570 XP
Linda Velwest
4570 XP
Andy Velwest
4540 XP

Have an unlock code?