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Traveling Through Time, the Flatiron District, New York

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🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 15 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Union Square Drinking Fountain, 21 Union Square W, New York, NY 10003, USA

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

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Places you will visit

15

It will take you

81-111 mins

You will walk

4600 steps

Total distance

3.5 km

Route you will explore

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Starting point Union Square Drinking Fountain
21 Union Square W, New York, NY 10003, USA
Finish point Fifth Avenue Building Clock
200 5th Ave, New York, NY 10010, USA

About this quest

Embark on an exciting adventure through the rich history of New York City, all while admiring its striking, diverse architecture. Your phone will be your trusty time-travel device, guiding you from the 19th-century Gilded Age New York to the modern-day cityscape of towering skyscrapers. Get ready to venture off the beaten path, exploring the intriguing Flatiron and Gramercy neighborhoods. 

Admire iconic sights like the Flatiron Building and uncover the hidden charm of the Gramercy neighborhood, a rare gem that few tourists have the opportunity to see.

Highlights

  • Learn what the Flatiron Building and flying skirts have in common

  • Discover Manhattan's only private park

  • Find a gravesite in the middle of Broadway

  • Spot three buildings that were once the tallest in the world

  • Hear the tragic tale of a famous architect, a young beauty, a jealous husband and the 'trial of the century'

The mission: Your story in New York City

It's the year 2520. The time travel machine has been in use for at least several decades, but it was bulky and hard to use. To time travel, one had to be assisted by specialists, and there was a long wait period.

TT Technology has advanced, and finally, there is a personal portable Time Travel Device - TTD - that can fit into your hand, much like a mobile phone. This invention is still very new and needs to be tested. 

You work for a Time-Travel Technology company, and your job is to test the new TTD in the field.

Good to know before you play

  • Audio Stories
  • Family friendly
  • Fun to do as a couple
  • Route open 24/7 but better during daylight hours

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is at least 60% charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Ratings and Reviews

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Martin Mc Ginn

18 Feb 2026
Thoroughly enjoyable and compact. Instructions clear and easy to follow.

DanandSam

25 Dec 2025

Graeme Pugh

10 Oct 2025

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08 Aug 2025

Julia Aguinaldo

02 Jun 2025
we stopped along other places!! great hangout stops for the future

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