Special Edition: Valentine’s Day & Presidents Day Weekend
Vol. 2, No. 1

IN THIS ISSUE
• Get N*ked for Valentine’s Day
• Upcoming Scavenger Hunts, Plus a New Wharf Hunt
• Countdown to Valentine’s Day: 14 N*des in 14 Days
• Profit from Team Building at a Fraction of the Cost

You can also read this newsletter online at WatsonAdventures.com/culture_sf


GET N*KED FOR VALENTINE’S DAY

Show your date that your Valentine’s Day ideas extend far beyond roses and boxes of chocolates by joining an adventure that’ll take you searching for Cupid—literally—during The N*ked at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt at the Legion of Honor on February 13 and 14 at 2 p.m.

You’ll hunt for n*des and discover secrets hidden in works of art involving n*dity while tackling amusing questions. Valentine’s Day n*ked hunts are perfect for couples, double-dates, groups of friends and even Cupid-phobes looking for a unique activity.

These hunts sell out and tickets are already going fast. To learn more and buy tickets, see The N*ked at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt schedule.

If you’re heading out of town, you can join us on N*ked at the Art Museum hunts in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. Click here to learn more and buy tickets

Spread the word: Let your friends know you’re coming via our N*ked at the Art Museum Facebook event page




UPCOMING HUNTS, PLUS A NEW WHARF HUNT

You won’t be searching for objects (put back that candy heart!), you’ll be searching for answers to tricky and humorous questions. Bring a team of up to six people or tell us if you’d like us to help you join kindred spirits. Click on the name of any hunt below to learn more.

See the at-a-glance Hunt Calendar to search by date



Special Offer for Newsletter Subscribers!
NEW! The Wharf’s Weird Wonders Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, February 6, 2 to 4:30 p.m.
You may think you know the Fisherman’s Wharf area, but this hunt will have you rediscover it and find hidden history and overlooked oddities. Consider the variety: You’ll uncover the secrets of old ships on Hyde Street Pier, historic photos and gadgets in Ghirardelli Square, bizarre and entertaining coin-operated antique machines at the Musee Mecanique, submarines and a carnival riot of food and souvenir stands. Special offer for newsletter subscribers: Take $5 off the cost of your ticket for the February 6 Wharf’s Weird Wonders Scavenger Hunt by entering the code CRABFEST at checkout. Pick a date and buy tickets

Valentine’s Day Weekend
The N*ked at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, February 13, 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 14, 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Go on a surprising search for n*dity in art through the centuries at the Legion of Honor Museum. You’ll scrutinize provocative paintings, startling sculptures, dazzling decorative objects, unclad athletes, vixen-like Venus, a hunky Hercules, bathing beauties, striking stargazers, sultry Shades and more. No previous experience with art, or n*dity, is required. Pick a date and buy tickets

The Murder at the de Young Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, March 20, 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 15, 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Someone, or some thing, has been bumping off museum staffers involved in acquiring an ancient Aztec relic. Is it the dreaded Curse of Itlkilyu? Or is a serial killer on the loose? Your team of sleuths will have to crack a hieroglyphic code and uncover the museum’s secrets to stop the killings. (Please note: This is a new version of our de Young and de Restless Scavenger Hunt. If you participated in that hunt, beware that you may already know most of the answers to this hunt.) Pick a date and buy tickets

The North Beach and Chinatown Chase Scavenger Hunt
Saturday, April 17, 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Explore the historic heart of the Barbary Coast, visit the haunts of such writers as Jack Kerouac, Robert Louis Stevenson, Bret Harte and Amy Tan, explore Chinatown’s stores, herb shops, temples and a fortune cookie factory, and discover Francis Ford Coppola’s headquarters in North Beach. Pick a date and buy tickets

Road Trip! Upcoming Hunts in Other Cities
Click on the name of the city to see the complete calendar.
• N*ked at the Art Museum hunts in seven cities, February 13
• Boston: The Murder at the Science Museum Scavenger Hunt, February 27
• Chicago: The Murder at the Art Museum Scavenger Hunt, February 27
• Los Angeles: The LACMA Mania Scavenger Hunt, March 13
• New York: The New York History Mysteries Scavenger Hunt, March 13
• Philadelphia: The Murder at the Franklin Institute, February 27
• Washington, D.C.: The Murder at the National Gallery Scavenger Hunt, February 20

Ready to Buy Tickets?
Buy tickets online by clicking on a Buy tickets link above, or click on the button below to see the Hunt Calendar. To buy tickets by phone, call 866-811-4111. Please note that there is a $1 surcharge on phone orders.



Questions?
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page first. If you still can’t get no satisfaction, call the Hunt Hotline at 877-9-GO HUNT (877-946-4868), extension 12, or click here to e-mail us.


COUNTDOWN TO VALENTINE’S DAY: 14 N*DES IN 14 DAYS

Can’t wait until Valentine’s Day for your fix of unusual n*des? Join us on a quest to uncover the art world’s most unusual and amusing masterpieces. Beginning February 1, we’ll expose one n*de each day on our Facebook page and on Twitter. You can see the works in the flesh on our Valentine’s Day hunts in seven cities.

As a treat for our loyal newsletter subscribers, here’s a sneak preview.

• At the Legion of Honor, this gal picked a lousy day to sunbathe. See the work of art

• At the Getty Center in Los Angeles: “I’m guessing you’re a Capricorn…” See the work of art

Become a fan of Watson Adventures on Facebook or follow us on Twitter to see 12 more favorite n*des starting February 1. It’s a great way to get your minimum daily requirement of n*dity.




PROFIT FROM TEAM BUILDING AT A FRACTION OF THE COST

To reap the rewards of team-building events, you don’t have to subject your co-workers to excruciating seminars and exercises that cost a fortune. And in a competitive climate, you can’t afford to completely ignore morale.

With a Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunt, you’ll discover how much sheer fun outside the office accomplishes everything you desire in boosting morale and building teamwork—but in a way that is much more friendly to the bottom line.

You can use a Watson Adventures scavenger hunt to...

• Encourage employees to interact in a fun, high-energy environment
• Build teamwork in a dynamic new way, with challenges that engage even the grumps.
• Express appreciation and reward excellent performance.
  
• Re-energize staffers and increase productivity. See How Team-Building Hunts Boost Your Bottom Line.
• Costs a fraction of what you’d spend on a typical company outing

You can choose from a large variety of locations to find one that best fits your location and the interests and goals of your company. If you need an event that takes place in your own office, consider the Watson Adventure Trivia Slam, a battle of wits and nerve that brings forth the various talents of every member of your team.

Find out how we can help you create an event to remember: Visit the Team-Building Private Hunts section of WatsonAdventures.com, or speak with our private hunt coordinators at 877-9-GO HUNT (877-946-4868), extension 11. Or you can fill out our handy e-mail form.

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