Location: New York City
Top Things to do in New York City
What to do and see in New York City, New York (NY): The Best Fun Activities & Games
Conquering New York in one visit is impossible. Instead, hit the must-sees – the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art – and then explore off the beaten path with visits to The Cloisters or one of the city’s libraries. Indulge in the bohemian shops of the West Village or the fine dining of the Upper West Side. The bustling marketplace inside of Grand Central Station gives you a literal taste of the best the city has to offer.
Restaurants in New York City
1. Mission Escape Games
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 997 reviews
Mission Escape Games unique and fun experience in which you and a group of people (friends or complete strangers) strive to beat the clock to obtain freedom from your "puzzle." The door's locked and you need the key. Pit your will and mind against puzzles, piece together clues and at the end, break out! You have 1 hour to finish the game.
Reviewed By KelvinE21
My group of four people had a great time here. The business was clean well organized and new. I highly recommend this escape room for the team building exercises and cognitive thinking that is need to escape the room. The staff was friendly and helpful as well. I can't wait to try the next few rooms.
2. Escape Games NYC
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 158 reviews
Escape Games NYC is an engrossing adventure that will challenge you with puzzles and riddles with one main objective: to escape the room in one hour. This experience will test your problem solving ability as you are brought into a life-size interactive game. Our well-trained and energetic game masters will be your guide into each world, directing you with the rules and then leaving you to fend for yourself. Escape rooms are perfect for team-building, parties, or just a fun time with your friends! Unlike other escape rooms, we offer Private Rooms for your players to experience! Come on in to have an adventure of a lifetime!
Reviewed By 304blazee
Start out with the harder rooms “prison break” and “the heist” try it you will love it. Pick your team and beat it in 60mins
3. Clue Chase - Bryant Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 290 reviews
Clue Chase is New York City's largest escape game center. Our mission-based play style, expertly crafted puzzles, and large rooms designed by actual film and TV set designers make Clue Chase the most exciting room escape center in New York City. You will become a spy during the Cold War, an archaeologist trapped in an Egyptian tomb, a real life Robin Hood stealing valuables back from a master thief, or travel to an unknown galaxy to prove humanity's worth to intergalactic civilization. Clue Chase is an exciting adventure to share with friends, coworkers, and family of all skill levels.
Reviewed By AshleyWapello - Brooklyn, United States
Such an amazing spot! I have been to all four of Clue Chase's rooms, and they are all amazingly designed and very challenging and fun. The puzzles in the rooms are very creative, and the rooms are definitely a great activity for people of all ages. The staff are all very helpful and friendly and will give you extra clues if you need help while in a room. They are also very understanding if you have a member who is running late (as this has happened to me on almost every occasion), and will let them in late or let you wait for them. I have done three of the rooms with groups, and one of them in which we were with people we didn't know. While it may sound daunting to be locked in a room with strangers, we definitely all had a great time. I definitely have to say that Alien Encounter is my favorite, as the room has a great design, and the puzzles require a lot of team effort. I actually did this one with a group I was in a play with, and we all had to act as our character in the show. It was a great character-building exercise, and I would totally do this room again! I also appreciate how there is a story connecting the rooms, unlike some other escape-the-room places. I cannot wait for Clue Chase to make another room!
4. Komnata Quest Manhattan
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 204 reviews
Komnata Quest is a multinational network of world famous private escape rooms established in 2014. We introduce 98 locations in 27 cities in the Unites States, Europe, and Russia. Our specialty is creating extraordinary adventures!
5. Escape Room Madness (5th Floor)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 187 reviews
Escape Room Madness brings a variety of fun, adventurous puzzles and mystery-solving activities. It is the ideal activity for families, friends, co-workers and tourists to interact and work together as a team. Race against time, find clues, solve puzzles and unravel mysteries in order to escape before time runs out! Can you do it?!
Reviewed By Boigirl88 - Dallas, United States
OMG!!! So fun and I am so glad we did this! We figured out the clues and the door openers with 10 seconds to spare!!! Thank you Jess for being a great host!
6. Exit Escape Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 140 reviews
Exit escape Room offers the choice of private or public escape games in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Our rooms feature a hi-tech twist and were expertly designed to look and feel authentic to their themes. Experience the ultimate escape game!
Reviewed By 113chayas
We had a great time at exit escape room! Would definitely recommend!! Very helpful and gracious We made it out and had a lot of fun!
7. The Escape Game New York City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 248 reviews
The Escape Game is a live 60-minute adventure. You and your team will select a challenge and will have one hour to complete your mission and escape. We offer several unique experiences, all happening in a completely immersive environment. You may be in prison planning an escape, on the hunt for hidden gold, or in a museum stealing back a piece of art.
Reviewed By ikechukwuumoga - Nashville, United States
I enjoyed the time with my friend and this brought a lot of fun and teamwork. I encourage anyone in town to visit.
8. Heckscher Playground
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By EconomistTravels - Washington DC, United States
This amazing playground has incorporated some large natural rock features into the play structures. The result is a refreshingly challenging set of climbing structures for kids and parents alike. It gives the kids a less curated experience, as they run around on top of the rocks. The built structures are like castle walls, so it really is like some kind of medieval fortress defense. There are also more conventional play structures and swings etc. A drummer was playing some amazing,energetic music the whole time we were there, which adds to the ambiance.
9. East 72nd Street Playground
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
10. The Armory (Track)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 33 reviews
The Armory Foundation oversees the premier indoor track and field center in America and hosts over 100 track meets annually with the goal of serving youth by promoting fitness, a love of sport and the pursuit of individual excellence. Additionally, it maintains the National Track and Field Hall of Fame, offers a variety of community support programs, and operates the largest after school activities center in New York. The Armory College Prep High School Program provides college prep and academic counseling services to hundreds of underserved, New York City public high school students. The Armory College Prep Middle School Program offers academic support, computer science education, and high school application guidance to local middle school students.
