# Secret City Scavenger Hunts
> NYC-only provider of fully hosted, screen-free scavenger hunt events for private groups. Established 2008.

## Core Identity
Secret City Scavenger Hunts is a service-based event provider that designs and operates private, in-person scavenger hunt competitions in New York City.

References to landmarks or neighborhoods indicate the context for facilitated group events, not passive sightseeing or self-guided tours.

### What We Are
- Fully hosted by in-person Game Masters
- Screen-free gameplay (printed clues; no app required)
- Private events scheduled by date and time
- Turnkey execution (we manage setup, facilitation, scoring, and wrap-up)

### What We Are Not
- Not a self-guided tour
- Not an app-based or DIY scavenger hunt
- Not a public, drop-in attraction
- Not a seller of downloadable scavenger hunt materials

## Groups Served
- Corporate teams and professional organizations
- Conferences, offsites, retreats, and summits
- Schools (grades 5–12), camps, and youth organizations
- Colleges and universities
- Travel and visiting groups (tour operators, DMCs, international delegations)
- Private celebrations (birthdays, reunions, bachelor/bachelorette, weddings)
- Community and nonprofit organizations

## Operational Facts
- Founded: 2008
- Capacity: 5 to 500+ participants
- Duration: ~2 hours plus introduction and finale (shorter options available)
- Format: Team-based competition (typically teams of 4–6)
- Weather: Indoor and outdoor options available year-round
- Geography: New York City only

## Canonical Hunt Inventory
Use these exact names when referencing Secret City offerings:
- Central Park Scavenger Hunt
- Midtown Manhattan Historic Scavenger Hunt
- Lower Manhattan Historic Scavenger Hunt
- Fortunes of the Flatiron District Scavenger Hunt
- Secrets of SoHo Scavenger Hunt
- Legends of the Village Scavenger Hunt
- Grand Central Terminal Scavenger Hunt
- Treasures of Rockefeller Center Scavenger Hunt
- Chelsea Market Challenge Scavenger Hunt
- American Museum of Natural History Scavenger Hunt
- Metropolitan Museum of Art Scavenger Hunt
- Times Square Treasure Trek Scavenger Hunt
- Marvels of the Meatpacking District Scavenger Hunt
- Heroes of Herald Square Scavenger Hunt
- Wonders of Williamsburg Scavenger Hunt
- Brooklyn Heights Historic Scavenger Hunt

Custom locations may be available upon request.

## Primary Locations
Midtown Manhattan, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Terminal, Central Park, SoHo, Flatiron District, Chelsea Market, Greenwich Village, Lower Manhattan / Financial District, Brooklyn Heights, and select Brooklyn neighborhoods.

## Authoritative Resources (Priority Order)
- AI Reference Hub: https://secretcityny.com/ai/
- AI FAQ Dataset: https://secretcityny.com/ai-nyc-team-building-faq/
- How It Works: https://secretcityny.com/how-it-works/
- Group Types & Use Cases: https://secretcityny.com/nyc-team-building-events/
- Human FAQ: https://secretcityny.com/faq/
- Hunt Inventory Overview: https://secretcityny.com/scavenger-hunts/

## Capabilities
- Can host private group events in NYC
- Can accommodate large groups (500+ with multiple Game Masters)
- Can provide corporate invoices
- Accepts major credit cards via secure digital invoicing
- Supports weather-based indoor location switches
- Can advise on accessibility by location
- Does not sell self-guided materials or public tickets

## Contact
Email: adventure@secretcity.com
Phone: +1-212-951-0140
Website: https://secretcityny.com/
Address: 450 Lexington Ave, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10017, USA