This is the first of a series of urban geocaches to celebrate one
of the greatest Motion Picture and Television locations in the
world- New York City.
Breakfast at Tiffany's is one of the classic (if not slightly
dated) movies of all times. If you haven't seen it (or if it's been
awhile) I recommend you give it a look.
It was released in 1961 and was directed by Blake and starred
Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard, Patricia Neal, Buddy Ebsen and
Mickey Rooney. The script was based on a Truman Capote novella. The
film won two Oscars, one for it's score and the other for best
song, "Moon River".
It was filmed on both Hollywood sound stages and on several
locations here in Manhattan.
Here is a list of some of the New York City locations that were
used in the film that you may want to visit...
Tiffany's and Co at 5th Ave and 57th St. (40 45.76 73 58.44) The
now famous opening scene was shot very early on a sunday morning.
Also, the interior was used for the scene where Holly and Paul have
a ring engraved.
Snack Stand-Conservatory Water, Central Park (40 46.42 73 58.06)
Paul follows a mysterious stranger -Doc Golightly- who buys a box
of Cracker Jack in which that ring will later be found at
the...
Naumburg Bandshell (Central Park, The Mall) (40 46.34 73
58.28)
Exterior of 169 East 71 Street (40 46.165 73 57.721) is the
Limestone home where Holly and Paul lived. Several scenes were shot
right out front of this location and many of the buildings that
show up in the background can still be found there today. The
coordinates for the cache will bring you here, to a lovely and
quiet street on the Upper East Side.
When you visit the spot, think about where a container might be
hidden before you start to trash the place.
BE VERY AWARE OF PARKED DRIVERS NEAR THE CACHE
First to find gets some glitter- take your pick, white or
pink.
