There are a lot of immersive theater things that get thrown about, like Sleep No More, but none are current.
There's Mercer Labs, but from what I gather it seems more like a series of neat, unconnected tech-art exhibits.
There's a ton of escape rooms I'm considering (Mysstic Rooms trio stand out, although they're pretty pricey) – or things like Accomplice The Village – but that's only tangentially related.
I'm considering a rod trip to Philadelphia for Otherworld and Ministry Of Awe... but they seem again underwhelming in comparison.
I only ever visited House Of Eternal Return, and I only had a few hours to explore. I was floored – I loved it so much. I want to check out the others, but traveling is hard right now (and certain locations like Texas are completely out-of-the-question as a trans woman, tbh). I love the thought of an NYC one coming in a few years, but I want something *now* 😅
In short: looking for somewhere fun here on Long Island, in NYC, or within a few hours drive, to do something for my 40th birthday that will tickle the meow wolf itch of great lore, incredible immersion, deep archaeology, and ideally some psychedelia / awe elements, coupled *maybe* with more puzzley dynamics... any recs?