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Group activities in New York.

Things to do with colleagues or clients that work for a mixed group, from easy tastings to friendly competition.

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Edge private happy hour

30 Hudson Yards, Level 4 entrance · about 10 min walk from Javits

Edge is an outdoor sky deck high above Hudson Yards. Groups can book a private happy hour with beer, wine and snacks.

Client outingViewsBucket listEveningPregameOutdoorsEasy walkLow effort
Fits
Private happy hour for 25 to 45 indoors or 35 to 70 outdoors; group tickets from 15 guests
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Walk
About 10 min from the convention centre
Tip
Go up around sunset, then walk downstairs for dinner in the same complex.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 2, 2026
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The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers

Chelsea Piers, W 18th St at the Hudson · about 10 min by cab from Javits

A heated outdoor driving range on the Hudson with 52 stalls and shot tracking. Groups can book bays or a hosted event with catering.

GolfCompetitiveOutdoorsViewsCasualEveningClient outing
Fits
Up to 4 people per bay across 52 stalls; event capacity depends on the space
Cost
$under 30 per person (est.)
Tip
Bays cost $74 at peak (weekdays 6 to 9 PM, weekends 10 AM to 9 PM) and $48 early in the day. Try the Closest to the Pin game for a group contest.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 4, 2026
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Five Iron Golf Herald Square

883 6th Ave, Floor 3, Herald Square · about 5 min walk from Madison Square Garden

An indoor golf bar with 14 simulators, food and drinks. It works for a relaxed outing whether or not your group plays golf.

GolfCompetitiveCasualEveningPregameSports fansRelaxed
Fits
14 simulators, up to 6 players each; group event capacity not published
Cost
$30–60 per person (est.)
Tip
Book through the events inquiry form if you want several simulators together.
Activity$$$

Circle Line private charter

Pier 83, W 42nd St at the Hudson · about 10 min walk from Javits

Circle Line runs private event charters from its Midtown pier. The package covers three hours on the water with catering and a DJ.

Client outingBig groupsViewsEveningBucket listDinner includedRelaxed
Fits
Private charters on multi-deck boats; capacities not published
Cost
$60–120 per person (est.)
Walk
About 10 min from the convention centre
Tip
Call the events line (212-630-8147); the team replies to web inquiries within 48 hours.
Website ↗Source ↗Map ↗Checked November 2, 2026
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SPYSCAPE

928 8th Ave at 55th St, Midtown West

An interactive spy museum where each guest runs through challenges like a laser course and a lie detector, then gets a spy skills profile. Group packages add a private room and catering, and the SPYGAMES missions pit small squads against each other.

CompetitiveCollaborativeHands-onUnique roomClient outingBig groups
Fits
Group packages from 10 guests; SPYGAMES rooms hold 5 players each; The Bunker 38 seated (40 standing); North Gallery 100+ seated (150 standing); full buyout 400+ (own site)
Cost
About $95 per person
Tip
Public hours end at 8 PM Sunday to Thursday and 10 PM Friday and Saturday. Groups of up to 30 can book online; larger groups email the venue.

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