Empire State Building Mystery Picnic
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
- Entry to the Empire State Building Observation Deck
- Gourmet picnic food from local producers
- Conversation starters and games
- Empire State Building history woven into the route
- Interactive clues and games on your phone
- Entry to the Empire State Building Observation Deck
- Gourmet picnic food from local producers
- Conversation starters and games
- Empire State Building history woven into the route
- Interactive clues and games on your phone
You start 86 floors above Manhattan, looking out across the city from one of New York’s most famous landmarks. Not a bad place to begin a picnic.
From the Empire State Building Observation Deck, this self-guided Mystery Picnic takes you back down to street level, where clues lead you through Midtown to collect your picnic piece by piece from local food stops. Along the way, you’ll uncover stories behind the building’s fame, film moments, Art Deco details, and the human effort it took to build a skyscraper that still stops people in their tracks.
Each stop adds something new to your basket, from savory bites to sweet treats, with games and conversation starters woven into the route. No planning, no guessing where to go, and no awkward “what now?” moments. We’ve mapped the stops, built the clues, and lined up the food.
Your experience ends beneath the Empire State Building, where you’ll unpack your picnic spread, look up at the tower you just stood on top of, and enjoy New York from a slightly different angle. Still iconic, just with better snacks.
- Empire State Building history, games, and conversation starters throughout
- Entry to the Empire State Building Observation Deck
- Gourmet picnic food collected from local producers along the route
- Post-experience recommendations for nearby places to visit
- Self-guided clues and riddles delivered to your phone
The meeting point may vary. Always check the tickets we sent you to confirm the final details before the activity.
Know before you go
- This experience begins at 10am. We’ll email your clues a day or two before your picnic. Inside, you’ll find everything you need, including fun puzzles, games and hints to lead you to each stop.
- This experience is suitable for Vegetarian customers upon request. Gluten Free and Vegan is not available. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or allergies after booking.
- You'll need a mobile phone with internet access on the day of your experience.
