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Munch Around the Village a “Riotous Success”

Not for Tourists raves, “The Munch Around the Village tour (one of many the operation offers) was, after careful consideration, deemed a riotous success by the secret cadre of NFT staffers who participated. From the dedication of the Watson workforce…to the tough culinary questions and interesting, extraneous historical tidbits, Watson Adventures showed a shadowy cabal of NFT menial laborers how beautiful life can be.”

WOR Radio

WOR Radio’s Joan Hamburg frequently recommends our hunts to her listeners.

Travel and Leisure

Travel and Leisure’s website touts our Central Park hunt, saying: “Hunting through New York will show you a whole new side of it.”

National Geographic Traveler

National Geographic Traveler recommends our hunts as one of the top four tours in New York City.

Author A.J. Jacobs

A.J. Jacobs, author of the acclaimed books The Know-It-All and The Year of Living Biblically, says, “Watson Adventures scavenger hunts are the perfect combination: You have a great time doing them, and you learn so many fun facts that you’ll have something to say at cocktail parties for weeks to come.”

Eccentric America: The Bradt Travel Guide

Eccentric America: The Bradt Travel Guide names Watson Adventures as one of the top 18 tour companies in New York City: “For a really innovative way to experience the city, especially its museums, take a scavenger hunt with Watson Adventures.”

Play Magazine

Philadelphia’s Play magazine says: “Unleash your inner Sherlock! Have you ever wanted to solve a murder mystery or a ghost story? We’ll bet you’ve never gone on a naked scavenger hunt. Or do you dream of unlocking the secrets of ancient civilizations? Watson Adventures wants to give you the opportunity to do all this, and much more, by taking you on one of their legendary scavenger hunts. Trust us—when the hunt is over, you’ll never look at Philly quite the same way again.”

BootsnAll Travel Network

BootsnAll Travel Network declares, “Watson Adventures Scavenger Hunts is just the group to help you discover the often unseen parts of your favorite American cities….These hunts are the ultimate way to let our competitive spirit blossom without apology.” Journalist Carly Blatt describes her experience on one of our hunts: “That ‘aha!’ moment when we solve a puzzle and feel goofy grins spread across our faces is the ultimate adrenaline boost. This is good, old-fashioned fun….As soon as the hunt ends, I instantly miss the teamwork and out-of-the-box thinking. I crave the challenge of the hunt—and immediately make plans to join another one.”

The Best Things to Do in New York

The Best Things to Do in New York promises, “You’ll see the city in a new way when you’re scouring streets, parks, and even museums for answers to cryptic riddles on a Watson Adventures scavenger hunt.”

Austin American-Statesman

The Austin American-Statesman says: “This is a mad, two-hour scramble in which, with a list of clues, you find your own bits of history….It’s an inventive way of taking a close look at a given part of the city.”