New York Scavenger Hunt – Hard Mode
This is our New York scavenger hunt on hard mode, mobile-friendly and free so that you can take it with you while on the hunt. You can review the rules, our suggestions, and scoring on our original checklist-style New York scavenger hunt page.
Remember that you can click or tap each item to mark it as complete, as well as drag and drop rows to change the order of items.
Scavenger Hunt for New York
Item | Points |
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Liberty Island — An iconic symbol of freedom and democracy gifted by France located in New York Harbor. | 5 |
Midtown Manhattan — A gilded bronze sculpture of Prometheus located at the Lower Plaza. | 3 |
Financial District — A large bronze sculpture symbolizing financial optimism and prosperity. | 4 |
Central Park — A bronze sculpture depicting characters from Lewis Carroll’s famous book. | 4 |
Financial District — A bronze statue of a young girl standing defiantly facing the Charging Bull. | 4 |
Midtown Manhattan — A pop art icon created by Robert Indiana featuring the word “LOVE” in bold letters. | 3 |
Astor Place — A large rotating steel sculpture also known as Alamo located in the East Village. | 4 |
Financial District — Two reflecting pools with the names of the victims of the September 11 attacks inscribed around the edges. | 3 |
Midtown Manhattan — A bronze statue of the Greek Titan holding up the heavens located at Rockefeller Center. | 5 |
Riverside Park — A bronze statue of the French heroine situated in a scenic riverside location. | 4 |
Union Square — A bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi walking with a staff symbolizing peace and nonviolence. | 3 |
Central Park — A bronze statue of the famous sled dog that delivered medicine to Nome Alaska. | 5 |
Chelsea — Various murals and street art pieces along the elevated park offering vibrant and eclectic visuals. | 5 |
Midtown Manhattan — A bustling commercial intersection known for its bright lights and digital billboards as well as Broadway theaters. | 4 |
Central Park — A beautiful terrace featuring intricate carvings and the famous Angel of the Waters fountain. | 5 |
Chelsea — An elevated linear park built on a historic freight rail line offering lush gardens and city views. | 3 |
Midtown Manhattan — A towering skyscraper with an observation deck offering panoramic views of the city. | 4 |
Lower Manhattan — A historic suspension bridge offering stunning views of the skyline and the East River. | 4 |
Flatiron District — A distinctive triangular skyscraper and one of the city’s oldest iconic buildings. | 3 |
Midtown Manhattan — A historic train station known for its grand architecture and celestial ceiling mural. | 4 |
Financial District — The tallest building in the Western Hemisphere with an observation deck providing expansive views. | 4 |
Midtown Manhattan — A neo-Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral with stunning stained glass windows and a magnificent interior. | 4 |
Midtown Manhattan — An iconic entertainment venue known for its Art Deco design and the famous Rockettes. | 5 |
Hudson Yards — A honeycomb-like structure with interconnected staircases offering unique perspectives of the city. | 4 |
Greenwich Village — A marble arch commemorating George Washington located at the entrance of Washington Square Park. | 4 |
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