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City exploration game
Central Park Highlights: Stolen Archives Hunt Walking Tour & Escape Game
4.51Player rating
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SEE THE CITY
Play at your pace · usually 105 min 5.1 km New York City App-guided
Play in
English
The experience
About this quest
Uncover the hidden secrets of Central Park and embark on a thrilling mystery with this walking tour and escape game.
Stroll along the park's only straight road, admire the Gilded Age mansions of Museum Mile, and explore iconic spots like the Metropolitan and Guggenheim Museums. Along the way, you’ll learn fascinating stories, including the tragic tale of the first American supermodel.
In this adventure, you step into the role of Thomas Clark, a world-renowned detective hired to solve an art crime connected to Central Park. As you follow the trail of stolen archives, you’ll solve puzzles, uncover clues, and experience one of New York City’s most famous landmarks in an entirely new way.
Perfect for history buffs, puzzle enthusiasts, and adventurers, this self-guided tour lets you explore at your own pace while unraveling a captivating mystery.
Is this for you?
Who it's for
Families, couples and friends who want a game in Central Park rather than a plain stroll get to play detective Thomas Clark, chasing stolen archives past the Museum Mile mansions, the Met, the Guggenheim, Bethesda Terrace and the Balto statue. With 5.1 km on foot over close to two hours, it suits older children better than toddlers, and anyone wanting a live guide to quiz should look elsewhere.
What makes this quest special
Highlights
See the world-famous Metropolitan and Guggenheim Museums
Uncover Central Park’s secrets and stroll along its only straight road
Admire the Gilded Age mansions of the Museum Mile
Learn a tragic story of the first American supermodel
From people who played this quest
Good times. In their words.
4.51 / 5
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From your phone to the streets
A walk that turns into an adventure.
- 1
Open the app. You’re on your way.
Choose your pass, then open your quest in the Questo app. It guides you from the starting point.
- 2
Get outside. Follow your curiosity.
Discover real places and their stories on foot. Stop for a coffee or a photo, then pick up where you left off.
- 3
Crack a clue. Share a little victory.
Look around for answers, solve puzzles and enjoy the “we got it!” moments.
CHOOSE YOUR PASS
How many are playing?
Get this questNo booking slot · play any dayFull refund until you start playing
BRING YOUR WHOLE GROUP
One city. Rival teams. Great stories together.
A school trip, a team day or friends out together. Turn your next outing into a little friendly competition.
Everyone for themselves
One player per phone. Solve clues on your own and race for the top spot on the final leaderboard.
Can a team share one phone?
Yes. Play together on one phone per team, or use your own phones and join the same team in the app. We recommend your own phones so everyone can take part.
Your walk, at a glance
New York City
A · Start
764 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019, USA
B · Finish
2 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
The people behind the adventure
Created by Iren Gurarye.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
Made by Iren Gurarye
WHAT MAKES A QUEST DIFFERENT
Your adventure, with a playful twist.
1 / 4
Experience
- This quest
- Discover places through stories and clues in the app
- Guided walking tour
- Hear stories and ask a guide questions
2 / 4
Pace
- This quest
- Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look
- Guided walking tour
- Usually follows the guide’s schedule
3 / 4
Company
- This quest
- Explore with your own people or on your own
- Guided walking tour
- Private and shared group tours are available
4 / 4
Guidance
- This quest
- Directions and challenges in the Questo app
- Guided walking tour
- Live interpretation from a guide
Features and terms vary by experience. Check the details before booking.
Good to know before you play
- Audio Stories
- Family friendly
- Fun to do as a couple
A little clarity before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is this a scavenger hunt in Central Park?
Yes. It is a self-guided scavenger hunt and escape game played on your phone. You walk Museum Mile past the Cooper Hewitt, Guggenheim, Neue Gallery, Met and Frick, then head into Central Park for Cleopatra's Needle, Bethesda Terrace, the Literary Walk and the Delacorte Clock, solving puzzles along the way.
What is the Stolen Archives story about?
You play Thomas Clark, a world-renowned detective brought in on a case of stolen archives. Clues move you from stop to stop, and audio stories fill in the history as you go, including the tragic tale of the first American supermodel.
Where does it start and how long does it take?
It starts and finishes at the Pulitzer Fountain, so you end where you began. The route covers about 5.1 km and takes around an hour and 45 minutes, though you can pause at any point and pick it up again later.
Is it good for kids?
It is tagged family friendly, with audio stories and puzzles based on what is in front of you at each stop. The 5.1 km distance suits children who can comfortably walk for close to two hours; younger ones may need breaks, which the pause option makes easy.
Do we need to book a time, and can our group play together?
There is no set start time, so begin whenever you like. One ticket covers your whole group, up to the number of devices stated for the quest, and you can pause the game and continue later if you want to stop for food or a museum visit.
Is Central Park Highlights: Stolen Archives Hunt Walking Tour & Escape Game self-guided?
Yes. The Questo app guides you between locations without a tour guide or fixed departure. Start when it suits you and pause if needed.
Where does Central Park Highlights: Stolen Archives Hunt Walking Tour & Escape Game start and finish?
It starts at Pulitzer Fountain, 764 Central Park S, New York, NY 10019, USA and finishes at Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (Carnegie Mansion), 2 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128, USA. The route is approximately 5.1 km and includes 15 location-based puzzles.
How many accesses does our group need?
This classic quest sells access per device and player. Each person who wants to solve clues on their own phone needs their own access.
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HISTORY AND CULTURE IN NEW YORK CITY
Explore New York City through central Park Highlights
Central Park Highlights: Stolen Archives Hunt Walking Tour & Escape Game is a New York City self-guided story walk with audio for travelers who want history and local culture. Its story centers on Central Park Highlights.
Pulitzer Fountain is the starting point and Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (Carnegie Mansion) is the finish for this 5.1 km city route, which includes 15 challenges. Practical fit: 5.1 km route; Typical duration: 105 minutes; 15 location-based challenges; Includes audio stories; Playable in English.
Pick the quest for active discovery. Pick a standard audio guide when you mainly want to listen while following a prescribed route. Playable languages: English.
