NYC Chelsea self-guided walking tour & scavenger hunt

Looking for things to do in New York’s Chelsea district? Our 3-hour self-guided walking tour takes you through this neighborhood. Learn about its history and discover all of the attractions. Solve challenges at each step along your way, to find your next destination and have fun. You will walk from Hudson Yards to the Empire State Building, Madison Square Park, and the High Line, taking you back to the start. As you discover the neighborhood, you’ll pass by various parks, museums, and monuments. The New York City’s Chelsea Tourist Scavenger Hunt is a 5.3 km / 3.3 mi self-guided walking tour with challenges along the way. It takes 3 hours to complete. – A fun learning experience – See the sights! 38 locations – Learn some local history – Challenge your knowledge: 37 varied challenges – Fun for all ages, kids included – Pets friendly throughout – Start whenever you are ready, from your smartphone ‘ no fixed schedule – Take as little, or as much time as you wish to complete your hunt

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Explore the West Loop and Restaurant Row, popular among Chicago foodies
Learn more about the city’s cultural and culinary traditions from your guide

What To Expect

Moynihan Train Hall at Penn Station

Admire this old train station and post office building, while solving a few challenges
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Madison Square Garden

Take in the view Madison Square Garden and Penn Station, with a plaza at each corner. Solve challenges here.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church

Can you spot all of the angels represented on this building? You’ll also have challenges to solve on a few surrounding buildings.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Greeley Square Park

Learn about the foundation of the New York Tribune and its editor while solving 2 challenges here.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Herald Square

Learn about the founding of the New York Herald newspaper as you solve a challenge in this park
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Empire State Building

Admire the Empire State Building as we walk around it. Solve 2 challenges as you walk.
• Admission Ticket Free

Marble Collegiate Church

Learn about the Marble Collegiate Church and it longest-standing preacher while you solve 2 challenges.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Museum of Sex

Solve a challenge as you walk by North America’s only museum of sex.
• Admission Ticket Free

National Museum of Mathematics

Solve 2 challenges about this unique museum in New York City.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Madison Square Park

Solve several challenges as you discover the various monuments and statues in this park, as well as the surrounding buildings.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

MetLife Building

Solve a challenge about the MetLife building’s architecture.
• Admission Ticket Free

Flatiron Building

Solve a challenge as you walk by the world-famous Flatiron Building.
• Admission Ticket Free

Atlantic Theatre Company

Solve a challenge as you admire this theatre in an old church.
• Admission Ticket Free

Saint Peter’s Church – Chelsea

Learn about this old New York church as you walk by
• Admission Ticket Free

Cushman Row

Discover the unique architechture of Cushman Row was you walk towards the High Line
• Admission Ticket Free

The High Line

Take in awesome views and solve several challenges as you walk 1/3 of the High Line, back to your starting point at Hudson Yards.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Vessel

Solve your final grand challenge here as you return to Hudson Yards, where your tour began
• Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers

Include

38 locations & sights
37 varied challenges
Instructions and directions on your smartphone
24/7 customer service

Exclude

Entry tickets are not included, as they sights are only meant to be seen from the exterior

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