New York / History & culture

Midtown Mysteries

Look up! Midtown’s best stories are often hidden above eye level.

5 spots 70–100 minEasy Midtown Decoder badge

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MBy Meequest Studio Walking trail · ~1.4 mi♡ Architecture · Landmarks · Trivia

THE CONNECTED JOURNEY

One story. 5 discoveries.

Tap a stop to explore it

Illustrative photograph for Midtown Mysteries

STOP 01 · LOCATIONGrand Central Terminal42nd Street

STOP 02 · LOCATIONNew York Public LibraryFifth Avenue

STOP 03 · LOCATIONBryant ParkSixth Avenue

STOP 04 · LOCATIONRockefeller CenterFifth Avenue

STOP 05 · LOCATIONTimes SquareBroadway

THE EXPERIENCE

Collect the moments along the way.

Each stop is a small chapter. Follow the clue, discover something new, and check in with your phone when you arrive to collect the spot and its points.

Your spots

5 CHAPTERS

1Grand Central Terminal42nd Street · Location · 15 ptsBegin under a celestial ceiling.2New York Public LibraryFifth Avenue · Location · 15 ptsTwo stone lions guard a world of stories.3Bryant ParkSixth Avenue · Location · 15 ptsA green city room is tucked between towers.4Rockefeller CenterFifth Avenue · Location · 15 ptsArt Deco architecture frames a famous plaza.5Times SquareBroadway · Location · 15 ptsFinish where the city turns into a giant light show.

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A little note from your quest creator

Bring curiosity, give yourself time for unplanned discoveries, and respect every place you visit. Check access and opening hours before you go.