The Island Game: Highlights of Roosevelt Island
4.45Player rating· 37 plays →
Made for this city by a local creator, with a real-world challenge at every stop.
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About this quest
What makes this quest special
Highlights
● Find out what happened to the old Asylum
● Discover the ruins of the Smallpox Hospital
● Learn the story behind the fifty-foot-high Lighthouse.
● Explore the sixth oldest farmhouse in New York City.
● Uncover the first laboratory dedicated to pathological and bacteriological research.
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Your walk, at a glance
New York City
West Rd/Road 5 Tram, New York, NY 10044, USA
Blackwell Island Light, 900 Main St, New York, NY 10044, USA
Start and finish only. Discover the stops as you play.
From your phone to the streets
Pick it. Open it. Play.
- 01
Choose your access
Check the player and phone options for your group.
- 02
Open the Questo app
Follow your purchase instructions to access the quest.
- 03
Head to the start
Follow the clues and let the adventure unfold.
Choose your way to play
Explore at your own pace.
| Experience | This quest | Guided walking tour |
|---|---|---|
| Experience | Discover places through stories and clues in the app | Hear stories and ask a guide questions |
| Pace | Pause for a photo, a café or a longer look | Usually follows the guide’s schedule |
| Company | Explore with your own people or on your own | Private and shared group tours are available |
| Guidance | Directions and challenges in the Questo app | Live interpretation from a guide |
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Plan your day
Good to know before you play
- Walking distance
- 4 km
- Playing time
- Play at your pace · usually 72 min
- Languages
- EN
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Frequently asked questions
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The people behind the adventure
Created by Jason Stein.
A route that brings places and playful storytelling together.
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A flexible self-guided way to discover New York City
The Island Game: Highlights of Roosevelt Island is for travelers who want a private, self-guided city experience rather than joining a scheduled walking-tour group. You follow a route, solve clues and discover places at your own pace.
The route starts at Roosevelt Island Tramway Island Station and finishes at Roosevelt Island Lighthouse over 4 km, with 13 challenge locations. Typical duration: 72 min; 4 km walking route; 13 challenge locations
Choose this for flexibility, privacy and active discovery. Choose a guided walking tour when live commentary and asking a guide questions matter more. Playable languages: English.