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The Secrets of Greenwich Village Scavenger Hunt

Recommended by the New York Times, Time Out New York, and New York magazine!

On our most popular outdoor team-building adventure, you and your team will go on a whirlwind tour of the best of Greenwich Village—the historic places, famous people, movie locations, nooks and crannies, and much more.

Your team might search for…

  • The homes and haunts of Mark Twain, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Richard Wright, Willa Cather, Saul Bellow, Caleb Carr, Henry James, and Louisa May Alcott
  • A former poet laureate’s house that blew up when it harbored a terrorist bomb factory
  • TV locations, including the Friends apartment building as well as the block that posed as Paris on the Sex and the City finale
  • A former courthouse that was the scene of a sensational trial that was the basis for Ragtime
  • Locations used in such movies as When Harry Met Sally…, Spider-Man 2, Crimes and Misdemeanors, Big Daddy, Serpico, Barefoot in the Park, The Hours, and many more
  • The narrowest house in the Village (if not the city), next to the oldest house
  • A former speakeasy with a secret entrance

No knowledge of the area is necessary to play or even to win. You just need sharp eyes, comfy shoes, and good teamwork.

For groups that want a private scavenger hunt, an International Edition is available, tailored for participants whose first language isn’t English.

What people are saying about the Greenwich Village scavenger hunt

A 5-star review on Google: “Watson Adventures was a BLAST! Our team of ~30 had so much fun competing throughout Greenwich Village. Our host Correy was so fun and engaging—we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Looking forward to booking another hunt!”

A 5-star review on Yelp: “Just had a college reunion this past weekend. Our Saturday activity was a Watson Adventures hunt in Greenwich Village. We had a blast! Not only was the hunt itself great fun but it was a terrific way for the out-of-towners to see a different part and vibe of NYC….Eryn, our fearless leader, was full of positive energy which helped all the participants get excited and competitive. I should add my team won so, you know, that felt good!”
Another 5-star review on Google: “We’ve hosted multiple company scavenger hunts across multiple offices and all feedback from attendees was great! Watson Adventures was super accommodating to our groups and super friendly—not only are you learning new things about the city that you would have never known otherwise, you are having fun while doing so! We will definitely be using them again in the future!”
A 5-star review on Google: “Watson Adventures was a BLAST! Our team of ~30 had so much fun competing throughout Greenwich Village. Our host Correy was so fun and engaging—we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Looking forward to booking another hunt!”
Contact us to learn more about a Greenwich Village scavenger hunt for your group—and find more fun in NYC!

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