The Secrets of Wall Street
Scavenger Hunt

Lost New York—found on this FiDi Scavenger hunt!

You’ll discover surprising, amusing traces and places of the Wall Street area—featuring the narrow, winding streets laid out by the Dutch, vanished and transformed forts, places where the Founding Fathers walked and fought, burn marks left by the enormous fire of 1776, and a fence that bears the scars of a Revolutionary riot.

You’ll enjoy amazing changes in scenery, from the eye-popping interiors of the canyons of finance to Battery Park’s sweeping views of New York Harbor. You’ll even encounter Hollywood in spots used as locations for such movies as Ghostbusters, Men in Black, Working Girl, National Treasure, and The Day After Tomorrow.

Search the Financial District for answers to questions about…

• The War of 1812–era fort that gave Battery Park its name
• Fraunces Tavern, where George Washington bid his troops farewell
• Strange figures outside the Stock Exchange
• The Custom House, a stunning landmark featured in Ghostbusters and Friends
• Federal Hall, an 1835 Greek temple to commerce, fitted with bank vaults and built on the site where Washington became president
• Trinity Church and its age-old graveyard, starring permanent resident Alexander Hamilton
• Scars gouged in marble by a 1920 anarchist bombing of J.P. Morgan’s offices and Federal Hall
• And many more sites you’ve never heard of but won’t forget

No previous knowledge of downtown NYC is required: you just need sharp eyes, comfy shoes, and good teamwork. Find out why this is one of our staff’s favorite scavenger hunts!

Along the way you’ll also crank up your creativity to complete team photo challenges. Some are in specific places. Others require specific poses. All of them provide laughs at the end of the hunt.

An International Edition is available for groups that include people whose first language is not English. If you’re looking for some whodunit fun, consider The Murder on Wall Street Scavenger Hunt.

The Kids Edition is perfect for school groups and families—check out The Secrets of Wall Street Scavenger Hunt for Kids.

Looking for team-building activities in NYC?

Look no further. Since this lower Manhattan scavenger hunt made its debut in the year 2000 for one of the world’s largest financial firms, literally hundreds of companies have enjoyed it, such as American Express, Facebook, Citi, Credit Suisse, and Allianz, to name just a few.

What are people saying about the Wall Street scavenger hunt?

A 5-star review on Google: “I scheduled the Wall Street scavenger hunt for a team outing. It was perfect. We had a number of people from out of town who were thrilled to explore NYC. Our jaded NYCers were thoroughly enlightened. Our host was funny and personable. The app was easy to use. The questions were challenging and diverse. We had an amazing time and most of the group want to do more scavenger hunts!”

Another 5-star Google review: “We used Watson Adventures for a group team building activity. We had ~55 people and completed the Wall Street Hunt. It was super easy to book and the actual event was flawless. We learned a few things and made new connections and lasting memories. The event worked for a diverse group of people. I would 100% use Watson Adventures again!”

“It was a lot of fun. Well organized, a great way to explore Manhattan. My staff loved it!”—the leader of a corporate group

Contact us to learn more about The Secrets of Wall Street Scavenger Hunt—and find more fun in FiDi!