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EPIC TEAM-BUILDING
SCAVENGER HUNTS IN ICONIC NYC PLACES

EPIC TEAM-BUILDING SCAVENGER HUNTS IN ICONIC NYC PLACES

Hosted by expert Game Masters. Packed with NYC trivia, clever puzzles, and friendly competition!

Turning NYC into Your Game Board Since 2008

You’ve got a group, and you’re searching for something fun and different to do — not just a tour, but a high-energy, hands-on urban adventure.

Secret City creates memorable team competitions at landmark NYC locations like Grand Central Terminal, the museums, Central Park and more. Each scavenger hunt is expertly facilitated to be fun, engaging, and to forge real connections.

Whatever your occasion, we help you bond through shared experience. Enjoy smart challenges, hidden secrets, and real-life exploration — in the heart of the world’s greatest city. No apps needed — just pen, paper, and your people!

How the Hunt Works

Think Jeopardy meets Wheel of Fortune meets a New York Times crossword puzzle, in the real world. A Secret City scavenger hunt is:

A trail of interconnected clues that builds toward a big reveal
A race against the clock to unlock the final mystery phrase
A memorable team-building event that gets everyone involved
competitive activity that fits right into your schedule
A playful way to explore an iconic NYC location (Chelsea Market, The Met, Rockefeller Center…)
A creative challenge that fosters collaboration, strategy, and communication
A screen-free group outing designed for adults — and fun for kids too

This is what we deliver. Every time.

Get the Full Rundown

My usually mild-mannered colleagues turned into fierce competitors and raced around Grand Central like warriors.

Karin Crighton

Northwestern Mutual

40-person staff event

Why Secret City?

What began in 2008 has become a signature NYC experience — scavenger hunts built for teams, powered by curiosity, and polished by 17+ years of craft.

50,000+ players since 2008 with thousands of successful hunts
Trusted by Fortune 500 companies, schools, nonprofits, and community groups
Fully hosted, in-person — expert game masters handle everything
All pen & paper — No app required, minimal phone use
NYC only — the Village, SoHo, Midtown, FiDi, Meatpacking, Flatiron…
Built for locals and visitors alike — surprises even lifelong New Yorkers!
Flexible packages for groups from 5 to 500+
Team competitions or casual small-group adventures
Private Hunts — Any size group
5–500+
Flexible timing
2 hours or 90 minutes
Indoor & outdoor
Rain or shine

Press

Every hunt begins with a quick conversation.

Email: adventure@secretcity.com
Call us @ (212) 951-0140
Or send us a message >

Secret City Scavenger Hunts
450 Lexington Ave 4th Floor
New York, NY 10017
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