New York City Scavenger: The Ultimate Search for New York City's Hidden Treasures - Spiral

by R. C. Staab (Author)

Do you want to be a part of it, New York, New York? Then here's your chance. Let New York City Scavenger be your guide to more sides of the city than you ever knew through 15 artfully designed scavenger hunts. Decipher the clues to find the place where Bebop was born, the tavern where Lincoln and Grant were patrons, and the most famous subway grate in movie history. Each of the clues includes a four-line riddle and a visual aid to help you find your way through iconic Manhattan neighborhoods such as Greenwich Village, Central Park, and Soho. Whether you're in it to win it or taking a more leisurely route, you'll definitely discover some hot spots for incredible food in Harlem or Little Italy, celebrated statues, and the remarkable stories that line New York's unique streets at every turn. Author, travel writer, and playwright/lyricist R. C. Staab walked every Manhattan neighborhood from Battery Park to Inwood and from river to river to set you on this one-of-kind journey. Gather up your family and friends and embark on this epic scavenger hunt to discover the most famous island in all the world--then brag about it like any good New Yorker would.

Author Biography

From his first trip to NYC as a teenager, R.C. Staab imagined living in Manhattan to experience its theater, museums, and incredibly diverse neighborhoods. That dream came true when he and his wife, Valari, moved to Manhattan to live near Clue #1 on the Upper West Side. For more than 40 years, he has been a tourism and culture expert who has been quoted by and had photos published in numerous publications including the New York Times, USA Today, the Wall Street Journal, the LA Times and CNN. He wrote 100 Things to Do at the Jersey Shore Before You Die, now in its second printing. He hopes you'll join him in exploring the most amazing city on earth!