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New York
Few destinations create a sense of excitement quite like New York City.
Whether your team is visiting from across the country or gathering from offices around the world, New York naturally brings people together. The city’s scale, diversity and endless opportunities for discovery create the perfect environment for collaborative experiences that go beyond the typical team event.
Using the Wildgoose app, teams explore the city while completing GPS-triggered missions, solving clues and tackling creative challenges. Along the way, participants work together, compete for points and discover new sides of New York, creating memorable experiences that strengthen workplace connections.
Whether you’re organizing a conference activity, company offsite, incentive trip or employee celebration, New York City delivers a team experience unlike anywhere else.
Typical Event Details
- Available throughout Manhattan and surrounding areas
- Suitable for teams from 10-250+ people
- Duration from 1-3 hours
- Outdoor, indoor and hybrid formats available
How a Team Building Event in New York City Works
Activities begin from a convenient location close to your hotel, office or conference venue.
After a short briefing, teams download the Wildgoose app and split into smaller groups. Using GPS technology, participants unlock challenges as they navigate the city, earning points by completing a variety of interactive tasks.
Activities may include:
- GPS scavenger hunt missions
- Trivia and problem-solving challenges
- Creative photo and video tasks
- Observation games
- Team collaboration activities
- Timed bonus rounds
A live leaderboard keeps the competition going throughout the event.
Explore the City Together
Depending on your chosen route, teams may discover:
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Rockefeller Center
- Bryant Park
- Midtown Manhattan
- Hudson Yards
- Fifth Avenue
- Grand Central Terminal
The city’s combination of iconic landmarks, hidden details and constant energy creates an experience that feels uniquely New York.
Works With Your Venue
Wildgoose activities work alongside:
- Conferences and conventions
- Company offsites
- Leadership events
- Client entertainment
- Team celebrations
- Employee engagement programs
Activities can begin directly from hotels, office locations, event venues and conference centers throughout the city.
Why New York City Works So Well for Team Building
New York creates shared experiences naturally. Every corner of the city offers something to discover, making it easy for teams to connect while exploring together.
A team building activity in New York City helps participants:
- Build stronger workplace relationships
- Improve communication and teamwork
- Experience the city beyond the conference room
- Increase engagement and participation
- Create lasting shared memories
From iconic landmarks to vibrant neighborhoods, New York provides an unforgettable setting for teams looking to connect and collaborate.
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Can we host a festive outdoor team building activity?
Sure! Our outdoor team building activities are a great addition to any holiday party or end-of-year wrap-up event. Discover our range of festive team building activities.
Do we need a Wildgoose host for outdoor activities?
We always recommend choosing one of our hosting options to create a high-energy experience for your team. However, we also offer a selection of self-managed team activities too.
How do outdoor team building activities work on the day of the event?
Teams will be briefed by one of our experienced hosts then break off into smaller groups to ensure maximum engagement during your outdoor team building activity. Our expert remote host will be on standby throughout the activity to support teams, encourage communication and provide a fun wrap-up at the end of the experience.
Do I need an internet connection?
Each team captain will need a phone with good signal and 4G/5G to make sure they stay connected to the activity throughout.
Does Wildgoose provide smartphones and laptops?
No, the beauty of all our activities is that they can be played from your own smartphone.
How do we get set up?
We will provide you with step-by-step instructions ahead of the day. Simply download our Mobile Adventures app to your device and scan the QR code we provide you with using the app, and then you’re ready to begin!
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