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Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk
$249
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Bowery, one of New York City’s oldest streets, unfolds a rich tapestry of history and culture as you stroll along its vibrant path. From its origins as a Dutch footpath to a cultural landmark, this tour reveals the stories that shaped the Bowery into a hub of artistic expression and community spirit.
- 🏷️ Guided Walking Tour: Immerse yourself in a 2-hour journey led by an engaging human tour guide, exploring the fascinating evolution of the Bowery.
- 🚶♂️ Experience a captivating 1.5-mile stretch filled with tales of historic theaters, grand bank buildings, and the iconic flophouses that once lined the street.
- 🎭 Visit the site of the New Museum, a contemporary space dedicated exclusively to showcasing the works of living artists.
- 🌿 Discover the Liz Christy Bowery Houston Community Garden, the first of over 450 community gardens that have sprouted throughout New York City.
- 🎸 Stand at the birthplace of punk rock, where the genre ignited a cultural revolution in the Bowery.
- 🏛️ Explore the Cooper Union Foundation Building, a historic venue where notable figures like Abraham Lincoln and President Obama delivered powerful speeches.
- 🏨 Learn about the oldest running hotel in NYC, a testament to the Bowery's enduring legacy.
- 🎥 Marvel at the remnants of a grand 3,000-seat theater, once a stage for groundbreaking performances.
- 🙏 Visit a mission that has been a cornerstone of community support for over 130 years, offering shelter, meals, and a place for reflection.
- 🗺️ Convenient public transportation options are available nearby, ensuring easy access to this historic tour.
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Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- Guided Walking Tour
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Meet at the benches in Chatham Square Park which is the intersection of Park Row, Mott Street and the Bowery. Your guide will be holding a sign.
Return details
Cooper Union is considered the end of the Bowery. It’s close to public transportation.
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BoweryThis mile-long stretch in Lower Manhattan was home to the city's original performing arts scene. From vaudeville to punk rock, the Bowery has played host to New York's edgiest acts.
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New MuseumThe former New London Theatre. See a new Museum that only display works of living artists.
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Liz Christy Bowery Houston Community GardenThere are over 450 community gardens in NYC – this is the first one that established these gardens in community throughout the city.
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“Punk Rock” was born in the Bowery. Visit the site where it all started.
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Cooper Union Foundation BuildingMany famous people gave speeches here including Abraham Lincoln and President Obama. Learn about the locomotive “Tiny Tim”.
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This is the beginning of Chinatown and the Bowery. It’s the home to Tattooing and has important statues in the park.
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The oldest brick house in Manhattan which dates back to the late 18th century. It’s currently being restored
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This was a 3,000-seat theater with an elaborate stage. It was where “blackface” started.
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This mission is over 130 years old and has been serving the community for years. It has a kitchen, housing quarters, and a place to pray.
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This is the site of the oldest running hotel in NYC
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Skid Row & Flop Houses to Glamour & Hidden Gems: The Bowery Walk
$249
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!